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USA Today via Reuters

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USA Today via Reuters

The Chicago Bulls roll into Monday night hoping to shake off the sting of their loss in Indiana, but the Orlando Magic have problems of their own. Sitting at 12-8, the Magic should be feeling good after handling Detroit on Friday, instead, all eyes are on the injury report. 

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And the big name on it? Paolo Banchero

The star forward has been battling a left groin strain, and the updates aren’t exactly the kind fans want to hear.

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Magic coach Jamahl Mosley tried to keep things steady, explaining that Banchero is “still doing a lot of non-contact things,” adding, “we just continue to see and monitor how he responds to each treatment each day.” Translation? Orlando’s franchise cornerstone isn’t ready yet. He’s officially sidelined for the showdown with Chicago. 

The lineup for the game looks like this:

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Chicago BullsOrlando Magic
Josh GiddeyJalen Suggs
Ayo DosunmuDesmond Bane
Kevin HuerterTristan Da Silva
Matas BuzelisFranz Wagner
Nikola VucevicWendell Carter Jr.

(This is a developing story…) 

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