PAOLO BANCHERO NEWS

Paolo Banchero scores 34 points, Magic beat Pacers 117-110 to snap 4-game losing streak

Paolo Banchero scored 23 of his 34 points in the first half and the Orlando Magic snapped a four-game skid with a 117-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Does it all in double-double outing Banchero provided 36 points (14-30 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and two steals in 36 minutes during Sunday's 114-97 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Banchero led all players in Sunday's game in scoring while leading the Magic in threes made and rebounds along with a team-high-tying steals mark in an all-around double-double performance. Banchero has taken his game to the next level as of late, posting a double-double in four of his last seven outings and averaging 27.2 points over his last five games.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero, Magic hold Cavaliers to 15 points in 3rd quarter, win 104-94

Orlando’s Paolo Banchero had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Franz Wagner added 19 points and the Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t recover from a dismal third quarter in a 104-94 loss to th...

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back for fourth quarter Banchero (ankle) returned to Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Banchero went to the locker room in the third quarter after appearing to roll his ankle, but the team quickly cleared him for play. He checked back in during the final quarter of Monday's action.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle sprain Banchero is questionable to return to Monday's game against Cleveland due to a right ankle sprain, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Banchero rolled his right ankle late in the third quarter and promptly headed to the locker room for treatment. Franz Wagner will be leaned on offensively in the meantime, while Joe Ingles, Jonathan Isaac and Caleb Houstan absorb frontcourt minutes.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle sprain Banchero is questionable to return to Monday's game against Cleveland due to a right ankle sprain, Marc J. Spears of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Banchero rolled his right ankle late in the third quarter and promptly headed to the locker room for treatment. Franz Wagner will be leaned on offensively in the meantime, while Joe Ingles, Jonathan Isaac and Caleb Houstan absorb frontcourt minutes.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Banchero leads Orlando against Detroit after 42-point outing

Orlando takes on the Detroit Pistons after Paolo Banchero scored 42 points in the Orlando Magic's 121-111 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Paolo Banchero's career-high 42 not enough as Magic lose to Cavs, who get 35 from Donovan Mitchell

Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, Darius Garland added 26 and the Cleveland Cavaliers began a challenging stretch with a 121-111 win over the Orlando Magic, who got a career-high...

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes close to triple-double again Banchero produced 19 points (6-15 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Saturday's 129-101 loss to the Nets.

Impact Banchero was one of the few bright spots offensively in a 28-point loss for the Magic, as he finished just two assists away from recording a triple-double. That has been the case in each of Orlando's last two games, and while he has been operating as the Magic's second offensive threat behind the red-hot Franz Wagner, he's finding ways to make an impact in other areas. Through his last five outings, Banchero is averaging 19.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sniffs triple-double in win Banchero chipped in 28 points (11-20 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds and seven assists across 38 minutes during Friday's 130-125 victory over the Wizards.

Impact Banchero was efficient from the field, and even though Franz Wagner ended up leading the team in scoring with his 31-point outing, Banchero made his presence felt on both ends of the court, finishing just three assists away from a triple-double. Perhaps more importantly, Banchero looked completely healthy after he suffered an ankle problem Wednesday against Washington, and he should be able to handle his regular workload going forward. Banchero is averaging 20.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game over his last 10 contests.

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Banchero (ankle) is available for Friday's game against Washington.

Impact As expected, Banchero has been upgraded from probable to available and will play Friday despite spraining his ankle during the third quarter of Wednesday's win over Washington. Despite a poor showing last time out, Banchero has been solid in Year 2, averaging 19.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.1 steals in 33.2 minutes.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Friday Banchero (ankle) is probable for Friday's game against the Wizards.

Impact Banchero turned his right ankle in the third quarter of Wednesday's win over Washington and has been diagnosed with a sprain. However, he'll likely be able to suit up in the first half of a back-to-back set Friday. He was limited to six points in 27 minutes during Wednesday's matchup but had topped 20 points in his previous five appearances.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts ankle Wednesday Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said after Wednesday's 139-120 win over the Wizards that Banchero turned his right ankle in the third quarter of the contest and will be evaluated mo...

Impact Banchero was in the midst of a down night before tweaking the ankle, as he provided just six points (2-8 FG, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and four assists while turning the ball over four times in 27 minutes before sitting out the final quarter. Though Mosley didn't suggest that Banchero's injury is a major concern, the second-year big man could be at risk of missing his first game of the season when the Magic return to action Friday for a rematch with the Wizards.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suns' Devin Booker, Magic's Paolo Banchero named NBA Players of the Week Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker and Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero take home the Player of the Week honors for Week 5.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • NBA.COM

Flirts with triple-double Banchero closed with 23 points (9-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-6 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 37 minutes during Sunday's 130-117 victory over the Hornets.

Impact The Magic have won seven straight games and Banchero has been hot with averages of 21.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 1.0 blocks and 1.7 three-pointers in that stretch. His fantasy managers will be happy with his production apart from his free-throw percentage, as he's now shooting 65.1 percent on the season on 6.2 attempts per game.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes for 23 points in win Banchero notched 23 points (10-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and five assists over 35 minutes during Friday's 113-96 victory over Boston.

Impact Banchero stepped his game up when the Magic needed him the most, and the second-year forward was one of the main reasons why Orlando pulled the upset against Boston. Banchero has been instrumental for the Magic of late, averaging 20.8 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game during the team's ongoing six-game winning run.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Q&A: Young Magic star Paolo Banchero continues to grow in 2nd season Sacramento's Paolo Banchero has improved as a shooter and defender in Year 2.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • NBA.COM

Pops for 23 in win Banchero notched 23 points (8-14 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 124-119 win over the Nuggets.

Impact The 21-year-old forward has scored at least 23 points in three straight games as he looks to improve on last season's Rookie of the Year performance. Banchero's shooting has taken a big step forward in 2023-24, especially from three-point range, and he's drained 51.4 percent of his attempts from long range in November after shooting just 29.8 percent from beyond the arc last year. That's led to 21.9 points a game on the month, and he may just be scratching the surface of his offensive upside.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero leads streaking Magic past Raptors Nov 21, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots as Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Leading scorer in victory Banchero totaled 24 points (9-14 FG, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 27 minutes during Sunday's 128-116 win over the Pacers.

Impact Banchero provided an offensive spark for Orlando in a road victory, leading all players in Sunday's game in scoring while leading all Magic players in shots made to go along with a pair of blocks on the defensive end. Banchero has tallied 20 or more points in five games this season, including in two of his last five outings.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Banchero leads fast-starting Magic to 128-116 win over Pacers

Paolo Banchero scored 24 points, Franz Wagner added 19, and the visiting Orlando Magic routed the Indiana Pacers 128-116

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 13 with eight boards Banchero accumulated 13 points (6-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one block across 32 minutes during Friday's 103-97 victory over the Bulls.

Impact Banchero didn't have his best shooting performance and failed to reach the 20-point mark for the third straight contest. The second-year forward has hit that threshold just four times this season, and while it's still early in the campaign, his numbers are slightly down compared to his impressive rookie year. Despite that, he's been excellent for Orlando and should remain valuable across all formats due to his impressive play on both ends of the court.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paolo Banchero's late hoop lifts Magic over Bulls Nov 15, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots against Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (13) during...

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Banchero hits turnaround jumper with 1 second left as Magic beat Bulls 96-94 Paolo Banchero nailed a turnaround jumper with one second remaining, and the Orlando Magic beat the Chicago Bulls 96-94

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM