Orlando Magic Star Paolo Banchero Sidelined with Low-Grade Right Ankle Sprain
ESPN reports the low-grade injury could sideline Paolo Banchero for 4 to 6 weeks as Orlando faces a deeper early-season setback.
- Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero has been diagnosed with a low-grade high-ankle sprain and is expected to miss multiple weeks, the team confirmed on October 24, 2026.
- During the October 23, 2026, 115-93 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Banchero sustained the injury while pursuing a rebound in the third quarter. He briefly returned but sat out the entire fourth quarter.
- Such injuries typically require 4-to-6 weeks of recovery, according to Washington University Orthopedics. Before the injury, Banchero averaged 24.5 points, 6.5 rebounds and 7.5 assists while shooting 69.6% from the field.
- Tristan da Silva is a likely candidate to replace Banchero in the starting lineup for the road game against the New York Knicks on Sunday.
- Banchero's absence compounds challenges for the 0-2 Magic, who are already managing injuries to Anthony Black and Jonathan Isaac to start the season.
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The Florida team faces the absence of its outstanding wing-pivot after confirming a slight sprain of syndesmosis on the ankle.The team expects Banchero, a key piece with outstanding averages, to be gone for several weeks, affecting its start of season.
Magic have already lost key player to significant injury
The Orlando Magic are off to a rough start of the season in the form of a significant injury to one of their most important players. Forward Paolo Banchero suffered a high ankle sprain during Friday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. He is expected to miss four to six …
Magic star Paolo Banchero sustains low-grade high-ankle sprain
By Field Level Media Oct 24 (Field Level Media) - Orlando Magic star forward Paolo Banchero is nursing a low-grade high-ankle sprain, the team announced Saturday. The Magic did not disclose a recovery timetable, with ESPN reporting the injury diag...
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Magic forward Paolo Banchero has a high ankle sprain, likely will miss weeks
The Orlando Magic are bracing to be without standout forward Paolo Banchero for what will almost certainly be multiple weeks, after imaging confirmed that he suffered a low-grade high right
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