Paolo Banchero is not a patient person. The Orlando Magic forward acknowledges that he’s been frustrated for much of the last 2 1/2 months while recovering from a torn oblique muscle, one that kept him out of the lineup for 34 games.

Having Banchero back in the mix gives the Magic offense a whole new set of weapons. And if he’s able to return to the form he evidenced in the early stages of the 2024-25 campaign, then he should be able to keep the Magic as one of the best teams in the East as the regular season rapidly approaches its mid-point.

The Milwaukee Bucks play against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center. The Milwaukee Bucks are spending $10,386,125 per win while the Orlando Magic are spending $6,887,101 per win. Gam

T onight, the Milwaukee Bucks go for three straight wins against the Orlando Magic. The Bucks have responded in the face of adversity following their horror run. The Magic hope Pa

Paolo Banchero will play on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Orlando Magic announced. Banchero has not seen game action since tearing his oblique in October. He missed 34 games due to the injury.

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has missed 34 straight games after suffering a right oblique tear over two months ago. He's officially available to make his return vs. the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night in the Kia Center.