Orlando Magic to play without forward Paolo Banchero for at least a month

01 Nov 2024, 12:37 by Alex Butler · UPI

Nov. 1 (UPI) -- The Orlando Magic will be without star forward Paolo Banchero for at least a month due to a torn oblique muscle in his right side, the team announced.

The Magic announced Banchero's status Thursday. They said he will be out indefinitely, but re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks. His playing status will be determined by how he responds to treatment.