Magic star Paolo Banchero opened up about facing the Celtics and Jayson Tatum ahead of their Friday night clash.

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 Orlando Magic are set to get a major boost this week, as star big man Paolo Banchero is expected to return to action for the first time since October.

Having held on to the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference despite not having Paolo Banchero for more than two months, the All-Star is poised to make

Paolo Banchero’s return from injury can influence the Orlando Magic’s trade deadline plans, potentially impacting key roster decisions.

The Orlando Magic sure are glad to have Paolo Banchero back. Though fifth in the Eastern Conference standings, they rank 27th in offensive rating (108.7) and have the league’s worst scoring average (104.

Magic star Paolo Banchero is expected to return to action in one of Orlando’s back-to-back home games Thursday versus Minnesota or Friday versus Milwaukee, sources tell ESPN. Banchero has been out since Oct. 30 due to a torn oblique after a monster start to the season. pic.twitter.com/f1qVhtJo4G

Paolo Banchero missed 34 games, then came back and scored 34 ... Wagner's season-ending torn ACL among them — entered Friday in the No. 4 spot in the Eastern Conference. They lost their first four without Banchero, then went 19-11 during the remainder ...

Banchero has been out since before Halloween with a torn oblique but is expected to return Thursday (Timberwolves) or Friday (Bucks).

Injured Orlando Magic All-Star Paolo Banchero is expected to return to the court this week, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.

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 star Paolo Banchero is set to return from a two-month injury absence this week, but it sounds like that won't happen against the Timberwolves on Thursday.