Magic's Paolo Banchero nears return

Magic's Paolo Banchero, Now 'Healed,' Getting Closer to Return from Injury
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero's torn right oblique muscle is "healed." Now, with his return ramp-up process advancing through more stages, he's getting closer to being back on the court – something he hopes to do within the next couple weeks.
Paolo Banchero Injury Update: When Will The Orlando Magic Star Return To Action?
Paolo Banchero's torn oblique muscle has sidelined him indefinitely, with the Orlando Magic hoping for his return before Christmas.
Magic's Paolo Banchero: Takes light contact at practice
Takes light contact at practice
Magic’s Paolo Banchero nears return with abdominal muscle healed, but hurdles still remain
The Magic locker room was mostly empty when coach Jamahl Mosley walked in. Beyond a couple of reporters standing around and a few players sitting down, the majority of the Orlando‘s roster was elsewhere preparing for Friday’s game against New York.
Paolo Banchero makes feelings clear about return to Magic lineup after month-long absence
After starting the 2024-25 NBA season off strong, Paolo Banchero was sidelined with a torn oblique on Oct. 30.
Magic's Paolo Banchero: Closing in on return
While Banchero's condition is seemingly improving, the star forward still has a few more checkpoints to hit in his rehab program before being making his return to the Magic lineup. Notably, Reynolds relays that Banchero hasn't yet dunked the basketball nor taken part in 5-on-5 work since suffering the injury,
Paolo Banchero ramps up workouts but Magic mum on timeline to return from injury
All eyes were on Magic All-Star Paolo Banchero following Thursday’s shootaround before facing the Heat at Kia Center. He missed his 27th game
Paolo Banchero says he's ramping up rehab, getting closer to a return to Magic lineup
ORLANDO, Fla. — Paolo Banchero is getting closer to a return, with the Orlando Magic forward hoping he may be able to play again sometime within the next couple of weeks. The Magic said Friday ...
Magic's Paolo Banchero 'ramping up,' says torn oblique healed
Paolo Banchero is getting closer to a return, with the Magic forward hoping he might be able to play again sometime within the next couple of weeks.
Magic's Paolo Banchero Sees Positive Change in Injury Designation
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has been making significant strides in working to return from a torn right oblique. While still out Friday, his designation changed from "torn right oblique" to "return to competition reconditioning.
Latest on Suggs, Black, Banchero and Wagner's Health from Magic's Final 2024 Practice
Jamahl Mosley provided health updates on Jalen Suggs, Anthony Black, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner at Tuesday's practice.
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Ravaged by injuries, Magic keep pushing on visit to Pistons
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Magic rival Celtics, Thunder as title favorites in mock trade for $186 million center
With plenty of draft picks to trade, the Magic could offer Johnathan Isaac, Cole Anthony and first-round picks in 2026, 2028 ...
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Awaiting Banchero, Magic Have One of NBA's Most Favorable Schedules
All-Star and leading scorer Paolo Banchero has played just five games, suffering a torn oblique less than two weeks into the year. Twenty games later, second-leading scorer Franz Wagner suffered ...