Magic forward Paolo Banchero out multiple weeks with right high ankle sprain
The gist
Magic forward Paolo Banchero suffered a low-grade right high ankle sprain on Oct.
His absence again keeps Orlando's two stars off the floor together as the team stumbles early.
How it unfolded
- Oct 23, 2026Banchero injured his right ankle in the first half of Orlando's 115-93 home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves; he sat out the fourth quarter and finished with 14 points and six rebounds.
- Oct 24, 2026An MRI confirmed a low-grade right high ankle sprain, and the team said he would undergo further testing and evaluation. Sources told ESPN's Shams Charania he would miss multiple weeks, a diagnosis that typically carries a four-to-six-week timetable.
- Nov 2, 2026Banchero was reported to be expected to miss about another month because of the ankle injury.
Key terms
- high ankle sprain
- An injury involving a sprain of one or more ligaments of the ankle, common in sports.
- All-Star
- A player selected to play in the NBA's annual All-Star Game, which showcases the league's star players.
- first overall pick
- Selections made by teams in the first of the two rounds of the annual NBA draft of eligible players.
Source: Wikipedia