Paolo Banchero had 28 points (10-of-18 FGs, 6-of-10 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers against the Trail Blazers on Monday.

Banchero scored 28 points for the third time in his last five games. When he’s shooting above 50 percent from the field and taking a lot of free throws, the 22-year-old power forward can score points in bunches. Banchero has been close to a top-100 player in nine category leagues this year. He’ll be back in action on Wednesday against the Knicks.

Paolo Banchero recorded 28 points (9-of-16 FGs, 10-of-10 FTs), six rebounds and four assists in Sunday’s loss to the Celtics.

After the Celtics limited Banchero to 15 points on 4-of-10 shooting on Friday, the Magic forward was far more assertive in Sunday’s rematch. While the approach did not result in an Orlando victory, Banchero’s 10 free-throw attempts were a positive. He’s closing in on top-100 value in nine-cat formats, and he’s ranked within the top-75 in eight-cat. Banchero hasn’t always been the best player to use an early-round pick on in category leagues, but he can change that this season. Orlando plays four games during Week 4, starting with Portland on Monday.

Paolo Banchero accounted for 22 points (6-of-16 FGs, 10-of-12 FTs), 11 rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 36 minutes in Tuesday’s loss to the Hawks.

Banchero went 0-for-4 from beyond the arc but still finished just two assists shy of a triple-double. Orlando’s perimeter struggles continued, shooting 25 percent (5-of-20) from deep in the first half and falling behind by 17 at the break. The 23-year-old franchise cornerstone has underwhelmed early on relative to fantasy managers’ lofty expectations, averaging 23 points and 10 rebounds through eight games. The Magic will attempt to turn things around on Friday against the defensively-challenged Celtics in a tasty home matchup.

Paolo Banchero finished Saturday’s win over the Wizards with 28 points (9-of-15 FGs, 7-of-7 FTs), 11 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three three-pointers.

Banchero and the Magic grabbed control of Saturday’s game during the second quarter, outscoring the Wizards by a 43-21 margin. The percentages may be the most significant “win” for those with the forward on their rosters, as he entered Saturday shooting 43.4 percent from the field and 71.0 percent from the foul line. Banchero’s still ranked outside the top-100 in nine-cat formats, and improving the percentages would go a long way toward changing that. Orlando plays three games during Week 3, starting with the Hawks on Tuesday.

Paolo Banchero tallied 20 points (8-of-12 FGs, 2-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, nine assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Hornets.

Banchero and the Magic ended their four-game losing streak on Thursday, with the star forward finishing one rebound and one assist shy of a triple-double. The lone negative for him was the foul shooting, with Paolo making just two of his six attempts on the night. Free-throw percentage and turnovers have lowered Banchero’s value in nine-cat formats, but fantasy managers shouldn’t be too concerned with the season being just over one week old.

Paolo Banchero had 24 points (7-of-16 FGs,10-of-17 FTs), 11 rebounds, seven assists, one steal and one block against the Pistons on Wednesday.

Banchero was just three assists shy of a triple-double against the Pistons on Wednesday. The 22-year-old power forward missed seven free throw attempts and all three of his three-point attempts. The Magic trailed by just one at halftime with the Pistons pulling away in the second half. He’s had at least 24 points in three consecutive games.

Paolo Banchero finished with a season-high 32 points (10-of-18 FGs, 11-of-11 FTs), seven rebounds, five assists, three blocks and one three-pointer in Monday’s loss to the 76ers.

Banchero did his best to help Orlando mount a second-half comeback effort, but they were unable to come all the way back, slashing the deficit to two points with just over six minutes left before the 76ers pulled away for good. The 22-year-old burgeoning superstar scored 17 of his 32 points in the first half on 5-of-7 shooting to go along with six free throws. He wound up getting to the line six times in this one and was perfect from the stripe. He’s scored at least 24 points in three of Orlando’s first four contests to kick off the season.

Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 24 points (7-of-21 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs), 10 rebounds, one assist, two steals and one three-pointer in a 110-98 loss to the Bulls on Saturday.

It was another rough shooting night for Banchero, but he was able to score more than he did against the Hawks on Friday night. Through three games, Banchero is shooting just 34 percent from the floor and has a grand total of three assists. The shooting percentage has never been high, and he should correct it as the season progresses. However, the lack of playmaking early on is frustrating. The Magic have four games next week, starting in Philadelphia on Monday.

Paolo Banchero struggled on Friday and contributed just 11 points (4-of-15 FGs), six rebounds and one assist against the Hawks.

Banchero opened the year off with a 20-point double-double, but he wasn’t able to replicate that production in this game. He was able to get a few buckets in the fourth quarter, but he didn’t reach double figures until there was 1:26 left in the game. After that, he missed two triples, including one that would have given them a lead with less than 10 seconds remaining. He’ll look to bounce back against the Bulls on Saturday.

Paolo Banchero had 24 points (7-of-17 FGs, 9-of-12 FTs), 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and one three-pointer against the Heat on Wednesday.

Banchero îs usually more of a facilitator. The 22-year-old power forward averaged 4.8 assists per game last year, but had just one assist in his first game playing alongside the newly acquired Desmond Bane. Banchero’s assist totals could be something to watch going forward, though it’s only one game. He was certainly effective scoring and rebounding the basketball against the Heat, which showed in his final line with a 24-point double-double.

Paolo Banchero totaled 19 points (6-of-11 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 10 rebounds, three assists, two steals and two three-pointers against the Pelicans on Thursday.

Banchero logged his highest minutes total on Thursday and, in return, set preseason-highs in points, rebounds, assists and threes. He shot the ball well both inside and outside the arc, while making his way to the free-throw line and capitalizing on his free opportunities. Banchero finished the preseason strong as the Magic concluded with a 4-0 record. He won’t take the floor again until Orlando faces Miami on October 22 for the season opener.

Paolo Banchero, Tyus Jones, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. will start vs. the Pelicans on Friday.

Paolo Banchero, Tyus Jones, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. will start vs. the Pelicans on Thursday.

Banchero is back in the lineup for the Magic’s preseason finale, after missing Sunday’s game against the Heat. He has yet to shoot efficiently from the floor in his two appearances, but he will have a chance to find his rhythm on Thursday against the Pelicans. The Magic are 3-0 thus far and with the addition of Desmond Bane, they figure to be in for a strong 2025-26 season.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Paolo Banchero has agreed to a five-year maximum rookie extension that could reach up to $287 million.

The 2022 No.1 overall pick now has a contract in place that proves he was worth the early selection. It also includes a player option in the fifth year. Banchero is coming off averaging 25.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.9 three-pointers per game as the Magic lost in the first round of the playoffs for the second straight season. In a weaker Eastern Conference next season, Banchero will have a chance to lead Orlando deep into the postseason. From a fantasy perspective, Banchero’s woeful shooting percentages and defensive contributions weighed him down last year and he’s likely to come off the board in the 25-50 range in drafts. Desmond Bane joining the Magic may cut Banchero’s usage in a bit in 2025-26, which may help him shoot a better percentage.

Paolo Banchero played 30 minutes in a Game 5 loss to the Celtics on Tuesday, tallying 19 points (6-of-15 FGs, 5-of-7 FTs), nine rebounds, six assists and two three-pointers.

Having scored at least 29 points in each of the first four games of this series, Banchero appeared to be a safe bet to have another good night with Orlando’s season on the line. Unfortunately, that is not how things played out. With 9:46 remaining in the third quarter and the game tied at 53, Banchero was called for his fifth foul. Magic coach Jamahl Mosley removed his star forward from the game, and Boston took over with a 35-9 run. To say this was a disappointing end to a highly productive season for Banchero would be an understatement. He did not reach his Yahoo! ADP (35) in category or points leagues, but the Magic forward’s issues in fantasy basketball had more to do with him only playing 46 games than any statistical deficiencies. Banchero will be worth grabbing within the first 50 picks in drafts next fall, especially in points leagues.

Paolo Banchero tallied 31 points (12-of-32 FGs, 5-of-9 FTs), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and two three-pointers in Sunday’s Game 4 loss to the Celtics.

Despite struggling with his shooting efficiency, Banchero put forth another high-scoring performance, topping 30 points for the third time in four postseason games against Boston. The former No. 1 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft remained active on the glass and continued to make a living at the charity stripe in the process. Orlando will hope for another well-rounded effort from Banchero in Wednesday’s Game 5 in Boston as the Magic look to avoid elimination.

Paolo Banchero had 29 points (10-of-25 FGs), six rebounds, one assist, two steals and two three-pointers in the Magic’s 95-93 victory over the Celtics in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoffs on Friday.

While the Magic won Game 3, Banchero’s game was much like the first games. The 22-year-old power forward was able to score seemingly at will, but his assist total took a hit with his supporting cast outside of Franz Wagner struggling to score. Banchero has 97 points through the first three games of the series. Orlando will look to even the series against the defending champion Celtics Sunday.

Paolo Banchero finished Wednesday’s Game 2 loss to the Celtics with 32 points (12-of-25 FGs, 6-of-11 FTs), nine rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and two three-pointers in 43 minutes.

Through the first two games of the series, Banchero has scored 68 points on 26-of-52 shooting from the field. There’s no denying the fact that the third-year forward is getting what he wants as a scorer. However, due to the inability of some of his Magic teammates to hit shots, Banchero’s assist tally has not been as robust as it could be. In many instances, role players tend to perform better at home. The Magic, who are staring at a 0-3 deficit, certainly hope that will be the case in Game 3 on Friday.

Paolo Banchero logged 42 minutes in Sunday’s Game 1 loss to the Celtics, scoring 36 points (14-of-27 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs) with 11 rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers.

Banchero was excellent in Game 1, scoring 19 points in the first half and another 17 after the halftime break. Unfortunately for the Magic, he was the only player who could consistently create opportunities offensively. A difficult matchup for most teams due to his combination of size, athleticism and skill set, this could be a big series for Banchero individually. However, the prevailing question is whether or not Orlando will be able to generate enough offense collectively to have a chance of beating the reigning champions. Game 2 is on Wednesday night.

Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Franze Wagner (knee) have been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Hawks.

Both the Magic’s star forwards have been ruled out again. Tristan da Silva and Caleb Houstan have a good shot at receiving starting nods against Atlanta.

Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Franz Wagner (knee) are questionable to play against the Hawks on Sunday.

Both star forwards sat out against Indiana on Friday, and since Sunday’s game won’t have any impact on the standings, it would be quite surprising if either Banchero or Wagner suited up. Tristan da Silva and Caleb Houstan should start in their place once again.

Paolo Banchero had 33 points (11-of-24 FGs), 18 rebounds, eight assists, one block and three three-pointers in the Magic’s 109-97 victory over the Wizards on Thursday.

Banchero had a monster effort against the Wizards on Thursday with 33 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists, which put him just two assists shy of a triple-double. The 22-year-old power forward bounced back with three made three-pointers, which was something he hadn’t done in his previous six games entering play Thursday. Banchero still turned the ball over four times, giving him at least four turnovers in four of his last five games. While the turnovers have dragged down his value in nine-category leagues, he remains a top-50 option in eight-category leagues over the last two weeks.

Paolo Banchero accounted for 24 points (9-of-21 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), 10 rebounds, four assists and two steals in 33 minutes in Tuesday’s win over the Spurs.

Banchero combined with teammate Franz Wagner to make history on Tuesday, as they became the first duo in Magic history to score 20 points or more in nine straight games. Also, this is the second-longest such streak for a duo aged 23 years or younger in NBA history. Remove the turnovers, and Banchero has been a top-50 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. He’s shooting nearly 49 percent from the field during this stretch, which has helped compensate for the 3.8 turnovers per game.

Paolo Banchero had 26 points (8-of-23 FGs), six rebounds, four assists and one three-pointer against the Clippers on Monday.

The 22-year-old power forward was 1-of-8 from behind the three-point line. Banchero is just 3-of-18 from behind the three-point line combined over his last three games. He’s also turned the ball over at least six times in two of his last three games. Banchero’s value in nine-category leagues, where he’s just outside the top-50 players over the last two weeks, has taken a hit with those high-turnover games.

Paolo Banchero finished Saturday’s win over the Kings with 24 points (9-of-19 FGs, 5-of-11 FTs), six rebounds, six assists, one steal and one three-pointer in 29 minutes.

Banchero did not see any action during the fourth quarter, as the Magic led by 32 points after three quarters. That had more to do with ending his streak of five consecutive 30-point games than anything, as there was no need for the Magic to push their star further. Over the past two weeks, Banchero has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats, and his nine-cat value is just outside the top-50. The bad news for fantasy managers is that Orlando plays three games during Week 22 and none after Thursday.

Paolo Banchero had 35 points (13-of-21 FGs), 10 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one three-pointer against the Mavericks on Thursday.

Banchero haș now scored at least 30 points in five straight games and seven of his last eight contests. The 22-year-old power forward is a scoring machine, though his three-point shot hasn’t been great lately. Banchero is just 5-of-19 from behind the three-point line over the last three games. Still, he’s averaging 30 points per game in 17 games since the All-Star break. Banchero is getting hot at the right time for fantasy managers.

Paolo Banchero finished Tuesday’s win over the Hornets with 32 points, seven rebounds, six assists, a steal and two triples across 36 minutes.

Banchero kept up his hot scoring in this one, delivering a game-high point total while shooting an efficient 13-of-24 from the floor. Over his first 16 games post All-Star break, Banchero averaged 29.6 points. He’s now scored at least 30 points in four straight and six of seven games, making him one of the most productive offensive players in the NBA right now. He’ll look to stay hot in Thursday’s juicy home matchup with the shorthanded Mavericks.

Paolo Banchero finished Tuesday’s win over Charlotte with 32 points, seven rebounds, six assists, a steal and two triples across 36 minutes.

Banchero kept up his hot scoring in this one, delivering a game-high point total while shooting an efficient 13-of-24 from the floor. Over his first 16 games post All-Star break, Banchero averaged 29.6 points. He’s now scored at least 30 points in four straight and six of seven games, making him one of the most productive offensive players in the NBA right now. He’ll look to stay hot in Thursday’s juicy home matchup with the shorthanded Mavericks.

Paolo Banchero accumulated 30 points (9-of-17 FGs, 10-of-12 FTs), seven rebounds, one assist, one block and two three-pointers in 39 minutes in Monday’s win over the Lakers.

Banchero has scored 30 points or more in three straight and five of his last six games, his best run of the season to date. Shooting over 50 percent from the field on Monday, the Magic forward has provided first-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. For a player who has been more valuable in points leagues than category leagues for most of the season, Banchero is getting hot at the right time for those who have him rostered.

Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 30 points (11-of-22 FGs), eight rebounds, five assists, one steal and three three-pointers in a 120-105 win over the Wizards on Friday.

Banchero did most of his work early on, which allowed Orlando to take a double digit lead into halftime and extend it to 30 points entering the fourth quarter. Banchero didn’t see the floor in the final frame after scoring 20 points in the first half and adding 10 more in the third quarter. He has now scored at least 25 points in six of Orlando’s last seven games and provided top ten value in nine-cat leagues during that stretch. Unfortunately, that was the final game of a two-game week for the Magic.