Paolo Banchero: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24

Magic’s Paolo Banchero, Jamahl Mosley send message to refs after hard-fought Game 2 loss

The Orlando Magic find themselves trailing 0-2 in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics after a 109-100 loss in Game 2 on Wednesday night.

Duke Blue Devils News / Duke Basketball Report / April 24

Boston Beats Orlando Despite A Great Game From Paolo Banchero And Jayson Tatum Sitting Out

What a night for Banchero. For the first time in his NBA career, former Blue Devil Jayson Tatum missed an NBA playoff game. If you missed it, he banged up his wrist in the series opener against Orlando.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 24

If Magic steal a game off Celtics, it's because of Banchero

If Magic steal a game off Celtics, it's because of Paolo Banchero

In his first two playoff games against Boston, Banchero has been the spearhead of everything Orlando has tried to do offensively.

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Orlando Magic News / NBA Analysis Network / April 22

Draymond Green calls on Orlando Magic star to step up and help Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner vs ‘juggernaut’ Boston Celtics

The Orlando Magic are standing right against an impossible task of beating one of the league’s best, and they appear miserable already as the battle has just began.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22

Why Magic’s Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner are undervalued among NBA peers

Despite their continued rise and individual achievements, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner remain underappreciated by many of their peers, according to The Athletic’s annual anonymous NBA player poll.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 21

In Game 1, Celtics Quickly Reminded Magic Why They're Dangerous

BOSTON – In a vacuum, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner outplayed Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown for the entire league to see Sunday afternoon. Banchero's 36 points were three more than that of Tatum and Brown's 33 combined, and he had 11 rebounds to boot.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21

Magic’s Paolo Banchero opens up about Celtics’ guys who ‘kill you’ after Game 1 loss

Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic understood the importance of keeping Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown in check. However, they didn’t take into account the role players who can “kill” them.

Paolo Banchero News / Fadeaway World / April 20

Paolo Banchero Shares His Pre-Game Routine To Avoid Injuries

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero recently shared a few tricks of the trade. He showcased his pre-game activation routine, which improves performance and reduces the risk of injury.

NBA News / Orlando Magic on SI / April 20

What the Magic Said After Losing Game 1 to the Celtics, 103-86

BOSTON – Despite 59 points from Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, the Orlando Magic fell to the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their first-round, best-of-seven playoff series on Sunday, 103-86.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / April 20

Orlando Magic vs. Boston Celtics DFS Start Em’ Sit Em’| April 20, 2025

By virtue of beating the Hawks in stunning fashion, the Orlando Magic get to face off against the Boston Celtics in round one of the NBA playoffs. This will definitely be an uphill battle for Orlando, considering the reigning champion Celtics are well-equipped to go for a repeat.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Paolo Banchero Reveals True Feelings on Jayson Tatum Before Magic-Celtics Series

As the Orlando Magic brace for Game 1 against first-round matchup, the Boston Celtics, reigning Eastern Conference titans, forward Paolo Banchero dropped some heartfelt words about the star of the Celtics, Jayson Tatum. "Coach Scheyer, he introduced me to Jason when I was committed to Duke." He said talking about Tatum in his ESPN+ player diary.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 19

Paolo Banchero Reveals Major Reason Celtics Shouldn't Underestimate Magic

The reigning champion Boston Celtics begin their title defense against the Orlando Magic on Saturday night at home. Per Brett James of Orlando Magic HQ, All-Star Magic power forward Paolo Banchero intends to put his friendship with All-NBA Celtics power forward Jayson Tatum aside for their impending matchup.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / April 19

Celtics' Jayson Tatum Joins Paolo Banchero in Ending Friendship During Playoffs

Six-time All-Star Boston Celtics power forward Jayson Tatum seems to open to pausing his longtime friendship with his first round playoff opponent, Orlando Magic All-Star power forward Paolo Banchero.

Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / April 18

NBA Trade Idea Pairs Magic’s Paolo Banchero With 2-Time All-Star

The Orlando Magic are in the NBA playoffs for the second year in a row. Jamahl Mosley's group will face the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2025 postseason.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Jayson Tatum Sends Clear Message on Paolo Banchero Ahead of Magic-Celtics Series

The Boston Celtics are read͏y to fa͏ce the Orl͏ando Magic in what promises t͏o be ͏a t͏hrilling ͏first-round ma͏tchup. After clinching the No. 7 seed with a dominant play-in win over the Hawks, the Magic now go toe-to-toe with the reigning champions.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 16

Celtics Star Jayson Tatum Sends Clear Paolo Banchero Message

The Orlando Magic beat the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference play-in on Wednesday, which means they will face off against the Boston Celtics in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 16

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum sends ‘no friends’ warning to Paolo Banchero for playoffs

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum was once an eager youngster hungry to beat the NBA greats he grew up admiring in the playoffs. But after winning

Orlando Magic News / NBA Analysis Network / April 16

Paolo Banchero on how he wants to ‘show my respect’ to Jayson Tatum in Magic-Celtics playoff match-up

The Orlando Magic were the first team to make it to through the second chance into the 2025 NBA Playoffs. In a dominating fashion, the Orlando Magic landed themselves back in the postseason picture for the second consecutive year, pulverizing the Atlanta Hawks with a 120-90 victory of their Play-In Tournament duel on April 15.

Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / April 16

Duke Reacts to Paolo Banchero’s Historic Season

Somewhat quietly, Paolo Banchero has become one of the NBA's newest stars over the last couple of years. Even though his Orlando Magic had plenty of injuries and other issues this season, he dragged them to seventh place in the Eastern Conference, and they will now be the seventh seed in the playoffs.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 16

Big bench performances lift Magic to play-in win over Hawks

After the Atlanta Hawks cut a 22-point lead to just six points after three quarters, Cole Anthony and the Orlando Magic's bench stepped up to right the ship.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 16

Can Magic keep up their stingy three-point defense against Celtics?

The Orlando Magic earned the East's No. 7 seed in the playoffs by throttling the Atlanta Hawks' three-point shooting on Tuesday night. Now their stellar three-point defense faces its biggest test in the first round.

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Orlando Magic News / Total Apex Sports / April 15