Paolo Banchero News, Rumors, Updates - Orlando Magic

Scores 18 points in comfortable win Banchero racked up 18 points (7-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and four assists over 29 minutes during Friday's 133-113 win over San Antonio.

Impact The rookie failed to reach the 20-point mark just for the third time this month, and while two of those contests have come in his last three appearances, his role as an elite scoring threat for the Magic remains completely settled. The star rookie is averaging 20.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game in December.

DECEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero reaches rarefied rookie air Until Wednesday night, per ESPN Stats & Info, only two NBA players in the past 40 years had scored 20 or more points in at least 20 of their...

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Double-double fuels victory Banchero ended Wednesday's 116-110 victory over Houston with 23 points (9-20 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-8 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists and two steals across 32 minutes.

Impact Banchero chalked up his sixth double-double of the season as the Magic got back in the winners' column following their loss to the Hawks. He has also now scored at least 20 points in 11 of his past 12 games, establishing himself as the firm favorite to win the Rookie of the Year Award. From a fantasy perspective, he retains more value in points leagues than category leagues, due in large part to the fact that he's shooting 44.1 percent from the field (on 16 attempts per game) and 75.1 percent from the free-throw line (on 8.3 attempts per game).

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero nominated for Eastern Conference Player of the Week The No. 1 pick was nominated for Player of the Week for the fourth time this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Paolo Banchero scores 31 in win over Celtics, Magic's 6th-consecutive victory In a game nobody on the Orlando Magic or the Boston Celtics — outside of Paolo Banchero — found their offensive rhythm, it was the hustle pl...

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Paolo Banchero Scores 31 Points In Boston | December 18, 2022

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Leads from deep in 30-point showing Banchero closed with 31 points (9-21 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 7-9 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Sunday's 95-92 victory over the Celtics.

Impact Banchero led the team in points, shots made and threes en route to his third 30-point performance of the season. Banchero tallied a season-high mark from deep, posting his highest point total since he scored a season-high 33 points Nov. 5. Banchero has scored 20 or more points in seven straight contests.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Banchero scores 31 as Magic win second straight in Boston

Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Admiral Schofield had 11 of his 13 in the fourth quarter to help the Orlando Magic complete a sweep of consecutive games in Boston with a 95-92...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another 20-point showing Banchero recorded 20 points (5-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Friday's 117-109 win over the Celtics.

Impact Banchero tied his top mark of the season with three made triples, and he also reached the 20-point threshold for the sixth straight game. He's been able to produce across the board during this impressive stretch, averaging 21.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.2 steals in 36.2 minutes.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits for 20 again Banchero ended with 20 points (6-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 135-124 win over Atlanta.

Impact The top pick in the 2022 NBA Draft continues to deliver for the Magic, scoring at least 20 points for the fifth straight game and the eighth time in his last nine. Banchero is averaging 20.1 points, 6.1 boards, 4.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.9 threes over the latter stretch, recording two double-doubles along the way. Seemingly, the only thing that might derail a Rookie of the Year campaign for the 20-year-old is further injuries.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magic encourage Paolo Banchero to let it fly off the catch on 3-pointers The Orlando Magic keep the message simple when it comes to offensive decision-making when open. It was a message Mosley delivered early in S...

DECEMBER 14, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Double-double Sunday Banchero chipped in 20 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 12 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Sunday's 111-99 win over the Raptors.

Impact After missing eight of his 10 shot attempts in the first half, Banchero was a perfect 4-for-4 from the field after halftime. It was his fifth double-double of the season and second in his last four games. Since returning from an ankle injury Nov. 25, he's averaging 19.8 points while making 44.6 percent of his shots, a tick below the 23.5 points and 46.1 shooting percentage he had in 11 contests before the injury.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MAGIC WIN! Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner combined for 57 points 👀 | Raptors vs. Magic Highlights

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Strong showing from the line in win Banchero produced 23 points (5-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 13-14 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 116-111 overtime win over the Clippers.

Impact Banchero led the Magic in scoring while accounting for nearly half of the team's free throws in the overtime victory. Banchero has tallied 20 or more points in seven of his last 10 games, posting two straight games with more than 20 points and five rebounds.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo's Diary: Magic rookie says he's doing much learning

Paolo Banchero says his rookie year has included a lot of learning to this point

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Near triple-double performance Banchero supplied 20 points (4-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 12-15 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal across 33 minutes during Monday's 109-102 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Banchero finished three assists shy of a triple-double, leading the team in assists and shots made at the free throw line against Milwaukee. Banchero has tallied a double-double on four occasions this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up 22 points in loss Banchero closed with 22 points (10-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Friday's 107-96 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Banchero missed seven games in November but didn't miss a beat while on the sidelines, and the rookie forward has logged 30-plus minutes in each of his five appearances since returning to action, reaching the 20-point mark in his last three outings. He's averaging 22.6 points per game since the beginning of November, and he should remain a must-start player in all formats.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

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Goes for 24 points in loss Banchero had 24 points (9-17 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 5-10 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals in 39 minutes during Monday's 109-102 loss to the Nets.

Impact Banchero logged his most minutes since returning from injury and was one of the best players for the Magic, but that shouldn't be surprising given how impactful he's been as a rookie. Missing seven games didn't slow him down at all, and Banchero is currently averaging 22.9 points per game while shooting 46 percent from the field on the season. Through the first month-and-a-half of the season, Banchero has easily looked like the best rookie -- both in fantasy and real life -- from the 2022 NBA Draft class.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads team in scoring Banchero chipped in 18 points (7-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-6 FT), one rebound and one assist over 31 minutes during Sunday's 133-103 loss to the 76ers.

Impact By Banchero's standards, Sunday's effort wasn't his best, but it was enough to lead the team in Sunday's defeat. It may take a couple of games before he rookie returns to his pre-injury numbers, but it's only a matter of time before we see him breaking the 20-point barrier again.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doc Rivers Compliments Magic Rookie Paolo Banchero Doc Rivers sees a bright future ahead for Magic rookie Paolo Banchero.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Solid night in return Banchero recorded 19 points (5-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-11 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Friday's 107-99 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Banchero didn't show many signs of rust after missing the last seven contests while recovering from a left ankle sprain, as he produced across the board. He had an average night from the field but managed to score eight of his 19 points from the charity stripe, where he's attempted 25 shots over his last two games. It's also worth noting that Banchero didn't appear to be on any type of minutes restriction, logging a few more minutes than his season average (34.8).

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero returns but hard to evaluate Magic because of player availability Just when it seemed like the Orlando Magic were going to take significant steps forward with player availability, they wound up taking some...

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Will start in return Banchero is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Banchero will return Friday after missing the last seven games due to a left ankle sprain. Banchero will take Chuma Okeke's (knee) spot in the starting lineup, who was filling in during the rookie's absence.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magic Injury Report: Paolo Banchero Will Return vs. 76ers Paolo Banchero’s seven-game absence ends against the 76ers on Friday.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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