Orlando Magic to play without forward Paolo Banchero for at least a month
- Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero has been diagnosed with a torn right oblique and is sidelined indefinitely, according to the team's announcement.
- He will be re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks, with his return depending on treatment response, the team stated.
- Banchero's absence is significant for Orlando, impacting the team's aspirations for improvement after last year's playoff performance.
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NBA: Paolo Banchero out indefinitely with oblique injury
The Orlando Magic said Thursday that forward Paolo Banchero is out indefinitely after suffering a torn right oblique. The 21-year-old star will be evaluated again in four to six weeks. Banchero was injured in the fourth quarter of Orlando’s 102-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls in the NBA on Wednesday. READ: NBA: Paolo Banchero scores 50 points in Magic win over Pacers Banchero leads the Magic in scoring (29 points per game) and assists (5.6) after a…


Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero has a torn right oblique - Seymour Tribune
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero has a torn right oblique, the team said Thursday night after he had further testing in Cleveland. President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman said Banchero will be out indefinitely and be re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks. Banchero was injured Wednesday night in the fourth quarter of Orlando’s victory at Chicago. He scored a career-high 50 points against Indiana on Monday night and is av…
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