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What happened to Paolo Banchero? Live injury updates for Magic vs. Timberwolves on Friday 10/23/26

What happened to Paolo Banchero? Live injury updates for Magic vs. Timberwolves on Friday 10/23/26

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Updated:

By: Stan Son

UPDATE: Banchero did not return. He is eligible for Early Exit+ protection.

Learn more about Early Exit+ here.

UPDATE: Banchero is doubtful to return due to an ankle injury.

With 8:44 left in the third quarter of Friday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero suffered an injury and was replaced by Tristan da Silva. Banchero injured his ankle while going for a rebound. He is now in the locker room.

Prior to exiting, Banchero contributed 14 points, six rebounds, five assists and a steal in 26 minutes of action. Stay tuned to DraftKings Network for live updates on his injury status.

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Stan Son
Stan joined DraftKings in December of 2020. It was a glorious time, except for that whole COVID thing, when we got Madden streams and boisterous bat flips from the KBO. I was brought on board to bring some West Coast flavor. I especially love hoops, and most of my content is in that arena. When I walk along the beach, strumming my guitar, the beat that I hear is not one of crashing waves. No, it is the beat of the ball bouncing off the hardwood with highs provided by the squeaks of the sneakers. Ball is life.
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