Paolo Banchero

Anthony Black and the Orlando Magic are not expected to reach agreement on a contract extension before the October 19th deadline. The two sides have not yet engaged in serious extension talks either during the offseason or since training camps have begun. The Magic have Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero on long-term contracts at high numbers, which complicates their salary cap outlook. Jeff Weltman decided to run back the core of their roster after.a disappointing 202...

James Harden scored 24 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Orlando Magic 119-105 in a preseason game at Rocket Arena on Sunday, October 11. Harden shot 7-for-10 from the field, including 3-for-5 from three-point range, and made seven of his nine free throws in 26 minutes. The veteran guard also collected four rebounds, two […] The post James Harden scores 24 as Cavaliers beat Magic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero thinks very highly of Wendell Carter Jr.’s versatile defense. (via Orlando Magic): “That’s something that I’ve seen him continue to work on over the years is just his defense, pick-and-roll coverage, switching. He actually puts the time in to get better at it. I think he’s one of the better […] The post Paolo Banchero: Wendell Carter Jr. is one of the NBA’s better big defenders appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Orlando Magic head coach Sean Sweeney is placing a major emphasis on spacing as he begins installing his offensive system ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. The Magic wrapped up their second day of training camp Wednesday as Sweeney continued introducing his approach to a roster led by Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane. […] The post Magic coach Sean Sweeney reveals major offensive emphasis for 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paolo Banchero needs to become more efficient and there is no one better to learn from than Kevin Durant.

Paolo Banchero highlighted the influence of Kevin Durant and former Orlando Magic assistant coach God Shammgod during media day, focusing on the lessons he has taken from both while continuing to develop his game. Banchero drew attention over the summer when photos and video surfaced of him working out with Durant. However, the Orlando forward […] The post Paolo Banchero on Kevin Durant: “Every rep he does is game speed” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Magic The Magic changed the coach. If that doesn’t work, they may finally have to change something else. Orlando fired Jamahl Mosley after last season and replaced him with Sean Sweeney, hoping the highly regarded former Mavericks and Spurs assistant can get more from a roster built around Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and […] The post NBA Notes: Magic, Kings, Zach LaVine, Domantas Sabonis, Pelicans, Zion Williamson appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner got their first taste of a Sean Sweeney-led training camp Tuesday, and both Orlando Magic stars came away encouraged by the energy and structure their new head coach brought to the floor. Orlando opened training camp one day after holding its annual Media Day as Sweeney officially began preparations for […] The post Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner give first Sean Sweeney impressions after Magic start training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Magic stars Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero have impressed new head coach Sean Sweeney so far this offseason, giving fans hope for an exciting season in Central Florida. Wagner has taken on a leadership role with Sweeney’s team, a necessity after recent events including the loss of his brother to the Brooklyn Nets in free […] The post Magic’s Franz Wagner makes admission on first season without brother Moritz on same team appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As Sean Sweeney prepares for his first training camp as head coach of the Orlando Magic, he has already been impressed by what he has seen from franchise cornerstones Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Sweeney praised the work habits and leadership Banchero and Wagner have displayed throughout the offseason as Orlando prepares to begin the […] The post Sean Sweeney’s Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner admission will catch Magic fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pascal Siakam has a championship ring, a lengthy playoff résumé and a habit of actually being available. Apparently, that gets him eighth place. A recent HoopsHype ranking placed the Pacers veteran eighth among NBA power forwards. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the list, followed by Jalen Johnson, Scottie Barnes, Evan Mobley, LeBron James, Paolo Banchero and Zion […] The post Pacers’ Pascal Siakam lands surprisingly low in ranking of NBA power forwards appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Given the Warriors' need for an upgrade, we examine a trade proposal that would help Golden State pair Stephen Curry with Paolo Banchero.

Celtics The Celtics were willing to trade Jaylen Brown. That didn’t mean they were interested in selling off everybody else. According to Sean Deveney of Heavy Sports, Boston received a significant number of calls about Derrick White after moving Brown to Philadelphia. The Celtics listened, as teams generally do, but quickly made it clear White […] The post NBA Rumors: Celtics, Derrick White, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Darius Garland, Ty Jerome appeared first on Hoops Wire.

NBA stars and Duke alums Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum and Paolo Banchero, among others, returned to Durham, North Carolina for a run at their old university this week.