Paolo Banchero

Paolo Banchero

PF - ORL
Height: 6-10
Weight: 250 lbs
Age: 23
College: Duke
Orlando Magic

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NBC SportsPaolo Banchero (groin) is questionable for Friday's game against the Heat.

Banchero has missed Orlando's last ten games since straining his groin during a November 14 win over the Knicks. Tristan da Silva has filled in admirably in the Magic star's absence, but he'll be headed to the bench whenever Banchero is cleared to play. There may be a minutes restriction at play once Paolo is available, so da Silva will still have value in deep leagues.

Source: NBC Sports
Thursday, Dec 4, 2025

RotowirePaolo Banchero: Chance to return Friday

Banchero (groin) is questionable for Friday's game against the Heat, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Source: Rotowire
Thursday, Dec 4, 2025

NBC SportsDesmond Bane accumulated 14 points (6-of-15 FGs), three rebounds, six assists and two three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Spurs.

After back-to-back 37-point outings, Bane cooled off on Wednesday. However, he still dished out six assists, and he has recorded at least five in seven of his last eight games. Over the past two weeks, Bane has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats. While he has been more aggressive in looking for his shot, especially since Paolo Banchero's groin injury, Bane has not neglected setting up others, which has boosted his fantasy value.

Source: NBC Sports
Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025

NBC SportsJalen Suggs produced 24 points (10-of-20 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, three steals and three three-pointers in Wednesday's loss to the Spurs.

Suggs recorded his fourth 20-point game of the season on Wednesday, attempting a season-high 20 shots. He's been a more active scorer recently, attempting 17, 13 and 20 shots in his last three appearances. And with Paolo Banchero still out, there's room for Suggs to bring a bit more to the table on that end of the floor. Despite shooting 40.2 percent from the field, he has been a top-30 player in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks.

Source: NBC Sports
Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025

RotowirePaolo Banchero: Out again Wednesday

Banchero (groin) will not play Wednesday against the Spurs.

Source: Rotowire
Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025