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Apr 14, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) walks up court after a play during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at KIA Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

USA Today via Reuters
Apr 14, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) walks up court after a play during the second half against the Milwaukee Bucks at KIA Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
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.
#Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Paolo Banchero (left groin strain) is “still doing a lot of non-contact things.”
“We just continue to see and monitor how he responds to each treatment each day,” Mosley said.
I also asked if contact work is something Banchero could do this week: pic.twitter.com/1oMQPej5ys
— Jason Beede (@therealBeede) December 1, 2025
The lineup for the game looks like this:
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| Chicago Bulls | Orlando Magic |
| Josh Giddey | Jalen Suggs |
| Ayo Dosunmu | Desmond Bane |
| Kevin Huerter | Tristan Da Silva |
| Matas Buzelis | Franz Wagner |
| Nikola Vucevic | Wendell Carter Jr. |
(This is a developing story…)
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