PAOLO BANCHERO NEWS

Stuffs stat sheet Saturday Banchero recorded 19 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal over 43 minutes during Saturday's 114-108 overtime victory over the B...

Impact Banchero finished just two assists and three rebounds away from a triple-double. While his shooting numbers weren't impressive, the second-year forward remains an excellent contributor on both ends of the court for Orlando. Banchero is averaging 20.2 points, 6.8 assists, 5.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game across five outings in February.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing in win Banchero contributed 16 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-4 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals across 31 minutes in Thursday's 127-111 win over the Spurs.

Impact Banchero took a back seat to Franz Wagner on the scoring side of things, but the first-overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft was productive across the box score. Banchero has dished out six-plus dimes in each of his last nine games and seems more determined to get his teammates involved on offense.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Teases triple-double in Miami Banchero contributed 23 points (7-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-12 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 121-95 loss to the Heat.

Impact The second-year forward came within hailing distance of his second career triple-double while leading the Magic in scoring once again. Banchero has delivered 20 or more points in seven straight games, averaging 25.7 points, 6.7 assists, 6.1 boards, 2.0 threes and 1.4 steals over that stretch as the 21-year-old continues his ascent toward superstar status.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 20 points in all-around game Banchero ended Sunday's 111-99 victory over the Pistons with 20 points (6-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 35 minutes.

Impact Banchero handed out a team-high assist total while hauling in a team-high-tying half-dozen rebounds and ending as one of two Magic players with 20 or more points in an all-around performance. Banchero has posted at least 20 points in six straight outings while adding at least five rebounds and five assists in four of those contests.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero is a star — an All-Star — with massive gravitational pull | Commentary Orlando has always been known as a city of attractions such as Disney World, and now the Magic have an attraction for future free-agents. Pl...

FEBRUARY 3 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Leads offensively as top scorer Banchero posted 23 points (10-20 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, six assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Friday's 108-106 win over the Timberwolves.

Impact Banchero led all players in Friday's contest in scoring while handing out a team-high half-dozen assists to boost Orlando offensively in a road victory. Banchero has handed out six or more assists in 19 games this season, including in six straight contests. He has now recorded 20 or more points in eight of his last 10 appearances.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero leads Magic's rally past Timberwolves Paolo Banchero scored a game-high 23 points on 10-for-20 shooting, and the Orlando Magic rallied for a 108-106 win over the Minnesota Timber...

FEBRUARY 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Paolo Banchero leads Magic's rally past Timberwolves Paolo Banchero scored a game-high 23 points on 10-for-20 shooting, and the Orlando Magic rallied for a 108-106 win over the Minnesota Timber...

FEBRUARY 3 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Banchero's 23 points lead Magic in comeback from 17 down to defeat Timberwolves 108-106

Paolo Banchero had 23 points and six assists to help the Orlando Magic overcome a 17-point second-quarter deficit and beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 108-106

FEBRUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clippers, T-Wolves, Knicks each have 2 players named All-Star reserves

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George of the Clippers are All-Star reserves, while the Timberwolves and Knicks also had two players selected.

FEBRUARY 2

Sniffs triple-double in win Banchero finished Wednesday's 108-98 win over the Spurs with 25 points (9-18 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 36 minutes.

Impact Banchero continues to deliver dominant numbers on both ends of the court, and while he's not known league-wide as a player who can chip in with a triple-double on a regular basis, he seems to be trending in that direction of late. He's averaging 23.2 points, 6.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game over his last 10 outings while hitting the 20-point plateau eight times in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

'He's going to be a household name': Paolo Banchero's star turn is already here Banchero is a contender for a reserve All-Star nod in his second season.

FEBRUARY 1 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Duke Pro Paolo Banchero Supplies Vicious Slam in Magic Win Former Duke basketball superstar Paolo Banchero finished stating his case for an All-Star nod in loud fashion.

FEBRUARY 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Impresses against Dallas in loss Banchero accumulated 36 points (13-25 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 6-11 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 39 minutes during Monday's 131-129 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact The Magic might have come up short in the loss against the Mavericks, but Banchero posted an impressive stat line on both ends of the court, ending just one rebound and three assists away from a triple-double. The star forward endured a rough start to the season, but January has been his most productive month by a wide margin. He's averaging 25.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.1 steals per contest across 15 outings since the start of the new calendar year.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero's NBA journey detailed on 'Pass the Rock' The Magic forward discusses his relationship with his mother, Rhonda, his basketball IQ and the versatility of his game.

JANUARY 30 • NBA.COM

Carries Orlando to victory Sunday Banchero recorded 26 points (9-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-9 FT), four rebounds and seven assists across 36 minutes during Sunday's 113-98 victory over the Suns.

Impact Banchero was the leading scorer for the Magic on Sunday, but he also made his presence felt as a distributor since he reached the seven-assist mark for the 10th time this season, showing a marked improvement in that category compared to his rookie year. Banchero is thriving of late and continues to make his presence felt on both ends of the court. Over his last 10 games, he's averaging 21.4 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 0.7 steals per outing.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

U.S. player pool for Paris Olympics includes LeBron James and Joel Embiid, among others

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JANUARY 24

Leads Magic in scoring Banchero registered 18 points (6-14 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-9 FT), three rebounds and six assists in 29 minutes during Monday's 126-99 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Monday's game was the first time Banchero played less than 30 minutes since Nov. 29 against the Wizards. With the Magic down by 33 points going into the fourth quarter, the team elected to rest its starters. Banchero is averaging 25.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.2 steals over 37.0 minutes per game in January.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Leads way with double-double outing Banchero registered 20 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes during Sunday's 105-87 win over Miami.

Impact Banchero led all Magic players in scoring and rebounds while connecting on a team-best trio of threes and handing out a pair of assists in a double-double performance. Banchero has hauled in 10 or more rebounds in 10 games this year, scoring at least 20 points in nine of those 10 contests. Banchero has now recorded three or more threes in nine outings.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero scores 20 as Magic turn back cold-shooting Heat 105-87

Paolo Banchero led five Orlando starters in double figures with 20 points and the Magic handed the Miami Heat their third straight loss 105-87

JANUARY 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 26 points Wednesday Banchero amassed 26 points (8-25 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-11 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and two steals in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 106-104 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Banchero needed 25 shots to score 26 points, but other than that, he delivered a solid overall outing while filling out the stat sheet admirably. Banchero is firmly entrenched as Orlando's primary offensive weapon, and he's averaging 27.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game over his last 10 contests.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Leads charge in Monday's win Banchero finished with 20 points (9-19 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-5 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 33 minutes during Monday's 98-94 win over the Knicks.

Impact The second-year forward led the Magic in scoring on the afternoon, continuing a run that has seen him score at least 18 points in 14 straight games, reaching 20 in all but two of them. During that stretch, Banchero is averaging 26.9 points, 7.6 boards, 5.5 assists, 1.7 threes and 1.1 steals, although his elevated usage is in part due to the recent absence of Franz Wagner (ankle).

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sniffs triple-double in loss Banchero recorded 20 points (8-19 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-7 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and two blocks across 36 minutes during Saturday's 112-100 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact Banchero continues to play a significant role on offense for the Magic, and although that has always been the case, his numbers have experienced an uptick due to the injuries sustained by other proven contributors on offense such as Franz Wagner (ankle), Wendell Carter (knee) and Markelle Fultz (knee). Banchero has hit the 20-point mark in eight of his last nine games, a span in which he's averaging 28.6 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.0 assists per contest.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to deliver in clutch Banchero finished with 25 points (10-26 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds and six assists across 36 minutes during Friday's 99-96 loss to Miami.

Impact Banchero had two clear chances to give the Magic the win, but he failed to convert two relatively easy shots near the rim. Regardless of that, Banchero had another strong showing and reached the 25-point mark for the seventh time over his last 10 appearances. During that stretch where he's had to embrace the role of being the team's primary offensive weapon, the second-year forward is averaging 28.0 points, 7.7 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE