Banchero finished with 16 points (4-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound and two assists over 24 minutes during Sunday's 106-100 loss to the Knicks.
After playing 20 minutes Friday in his return from a 10-game absence due to a groin issue, Banchero saw his workload tick up Sunday, and he responded by being a little more productive on offense, with his three three-pointers tying his season high. Jalen Suggs (leg) and Franz Wagner (lower leg) both left Sunday's game early and didn't return, and depending on the severity of their injuries, the Magic may not be able to afford to bring Banchero along as slowly as they'd like. In the 11 games prior to suffering his injury Nov. 12, Banchero had averaged 23.3 points, 9.1 boards, 4.3 assists, 1.0 threes and 1.6 combined steals and blocks, numbers the team might need him to start producing again as soon as possible.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Scores nine points in return
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Banchero (groin) amassed nine points (3-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists in 20 minutes during Friday's 106-105 victory over the Heat.
Banchero was a bit rusty in his first game back following a 10-game absence due to a left groin strain, but he hit some clutch shots down the stretch and finished with a plus-six differential in the win. He was limited to 20 minutes Friday, but Banchero should be cleared for more playing time Sunday in New York.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Will be limited Friday
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Head coach Jamahl Mosley said Banchero (groin) will play on a minutes restriction in Friday's game against the Heat, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Mosley did not specify how many minutes Banchero would be limited to following his 10-game absence due to a left groin strain, though the star forward will seemingly be eased back into action. Still, his return will likely mean fewer minutes for the likes of Tristan da Silva, Jett Howard and Noah Penda. In his first 11 regular-season appearances, Banchero averaged 23.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.6 steals-plus-blocks in 34.7 minutes per contest.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Will play Friday
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Banchero (groin) is available for Friday's game against the Heat, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.
Banchero will return to action Friday and make his first appearance since Nov. 12, likely sending Tristan da Silva to a bench role. In his first 11 games this season, Banchero averaged 23.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.6 steals-plus-blocks in 34.7 minutes. However, the superstar forward may face some restrictions during his first game in nearly a month.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Chance to return Friday
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Banchero (groin) is questionable for Friday's game against the Heat, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Banchero hasn't played since Nov. 12 and had been limited to non-contact work as of earlier this week, but it appears he's nearing a return to game action. Even if Banchero is cleared to play Friday, he'll likely face heavy restrictions. In his first 11 games this season, Banchero averaged 23.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 1.6 steals-plus-blocks in 34.7 minutes.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Out again Wednesday
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Banchero (groin) will not play Wednesday against the Spurs.
Banchero continues to be ruled out a day in advance of games and has yet to be cleared for contact. This will mark his 10th straight game on the shelf, and he remains without a timetable for a return. Coach Jamahl Mosley said Banchero is "still doing a lot of non-contact things" and they "continue to see and monitor how he responds to each treatment each day." It sounds like fantasy managers can treat Banchero as week-to-week until he ramps up activity during practice.
Banchero (groin) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Banchero will miss his ninth consecutive contest due to a left groin strain, and there remains no concrete timetable for his return to action. He can be considered doubtful ahead of Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Banchero (groin) is listed as out for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Banchero will be sidelined for an eighth straight game. The Magic continue to rule him out a day in advance of games, suggesting he's still week-to-week.
Magic's Paolo Banchero: Still sidelined by groin strain
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Banchero (groin) is out for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.
The star forward remains without a timeline for a return from a groin strain. Banchero can be considered doubtful for Friday's tilt in Detroit. In the meantime, Tristan da Silva should continue to carry a significant boost in fantasy value.
Banchero (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics, Yo9ugn reports.
Banchero is slated to miss a sixth consecutive game while working through a left groin strain. A timetable for his return hasn't been established, but his next opportunity to play is Tuesday against the 76ers. Tristan da Silva will likely remain in the Magic's starting lineup for as long as Banchero is sidelined.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Listed out again
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Banchero (groin) is listed as out for Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Banchero will miss his fifth straight game Saturday. Coach Jamahl Mosley said Thursday that the forward is currently without a timetable to return, so fantasy managers should prepare for more missed games. Tristan da Silva will continue to benefit in the meantime.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: No timetable for return
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Coach Jamahl Mosley said Thursday that Banchero (groin) is without a timetable to return, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
"They don't put timelines on it," Mosley said. "As he recovers from each session, we'll go from there." Banchero will be sidelined for a fourth straight game due to a left groin strain Thursday against the Clippers, and it doesn't sound like the Magic are expecting an imminent return.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Out again for Thursday
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Banchero (groin) is listed as out for Thursday's game against the Clippers.
Banchero will be sidelined for a fourth straight game due to a left groin strain, and he continues to be ruled out a day in advance. Consider him doubtful for Saturday's game against the Knicks, as he's yet to return to full practice.
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Magic's Paolo Banchero: Out again Tuesday
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Banchero (groin) won't play Tuesday against the Warriors.
Banchero will miss a third straight game, and the Magic ruling him out a day in advance suggests that he might be out a bit longer beyond Tuesday. He was active during Tuesday's shootaround, but he's still limited to light, non-contact work, so he can be considered doubtful until the team releases a more comprehensive update on his return-to-play status.
