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It now feels like a lifetime away since Paolo Banchero was selected by the Orlando Magic as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. So much has happened since that faithful night, which also includes the former Duke standout bagging the coveted Rookie of the Year award. At this point, it is […]

Paolo Banchero would definitely love it if he and Victor Wembanyama can pair up in Orlando. For the NBA Rookie of the Year, Wembanyama’s addition will surely take the Orlando Magic to a whole another level. The Magic rising star said as much in a recent interview with Malika Andrews on NBA Today, noting that the […]

Orlando Magic rising star Paolo Banchero is the Rookie of the Year for the 2022-23 season; however, not a lot of people are happy with the voting. It’s not that fans didn’t want Banchero to win. In fact, it’s the opposite since many saw him as the overwhelming favorite. Nonetheless, what shocked and disappointed NBA […]

To the surprise of no one, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero was named Rookie of the Year Tuesday. He will presumably celebrate the honor, but before doing so he was a spectator for some classic back-and-forth between two NBA Hall of Famers and outspoken analysts. When congratulating Banchero, Inside the NBA’s Charles Barkley took the […]

After taking Paolo Banchero with the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Orlando Magic were hoping to add a young star to the court. Following a strong rookie season, Banchero appears to be on the way to a strong career at the next level. He now has the hardware to prove it. […]

The eye test versus analytics debate can get pretty ugly sometimes. Both camps ardently stick to their views, and it has become increasingly difficult to find common ground. The latest instance centers around the 2022-23 NBA rookie of the Year. One voter immediately put an end to Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero’s unanimous bid by […]

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero put together quite a resume for this year’s NBA Rookie of the Year award. Banchero’s rookie campaign officially came to a close on Sunday, as the Magic ruled him out from their regular season finale against the Miami Heat due to a back injury. The versatile forward was also sidelined […]

Prior to being drafted by the Orlando Magic with the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, rookie forward Paolo Banchero was the face of the Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball program. That wasn’t guaranteed, as Banchero reveals to the Knuckleheads podcast co-hosts Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles that there were four other schools […]

Orlando Magic rookie forward Paolo Banchero has been one of the most sensational players in the league since Day 1. Selected with the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, plenty of pressure was on him after being the surprise pick for the Magic; former Gonzaga big man Chet Holmgren, drafted second overall by […]

There is always something riveting in the unknown. And in the NBA, there are no greater unknowns than rookies, tantalizing as they may be given the players they could become once they flesh out their games. It’s always exciting to watch the best young players figure out the ropes of the professional game, proving to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have listed literally their entire starting five — and more — on the injury report ahead of Thursday’s showdown against the Orlando Magic. Not to be outdone, the Magic have decided to give their key players the night off as well, with rookie sensation Paolo Banchero headlining Orlando’s extensive injury report for […]

After being mired to the bottom of the Eastern Conference over the past couple of years, the Orlando Magic have taken a much-needed step forward this year. With 34 wins from 79 games, they’ve added more than ten wins to each of their totals from the past two seasons, and more important than that, have […]

Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley firmly believes Paolo Banchero is the rookie of the year, and it’s not even close. Ahead of the Magic’s showdown with the Washington Wizards on Friday, Mosley was asked about Banchero’s case for the Rookie of the Year award. The Orlando tactician didn’t hold back as he claimed that […]

NBA fans may be tired of the banality of the Most Valuable Player discussion, and rightfully so. However, a much more interesting race is being held between the leagues new blood, as the Rookie of the Year award race is becoming as hotly debated as it was last season. In fact, in 2021-22, the ROY […]

Don’t look now but Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic are picking up wins toward the end of the 2022-23 NBA regular season. Seen by many as a team contending for the top overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft by way of tanking, the Magic don’t seem to be all that interested in winning […]

Duke basketball is heading back to the NCAA Tournament as the no. 5 seed, and while that is good news for the program, former Blue Devils star and now Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero is confused by the seeding. Clearly, Banchero thinks Duke basketball should have ended up with a higher seeding than what they’re […]

There’s a little more than a month left in the 2022-23 NBA season, and things are getting tight in team and individual races. With that in mind, there’s no better time than now to re-evaluate the rookies from the 2022 NBA Draft class, and determine where they stand in the latest NBA Rookie Power Rankings. […]

Focusing on the Jonathan Isaac experience — or experiment, rather — is not what the Orlando Magic need to do anymore. In fact, in light of his latest season-ending surgery, it’s time for the Magic to move on. The 25-year-old Isaac was sixth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. His most recent injury was […]

Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero has been the favorite for the NBA’s Rookie of the Year Award all season. He may have seen some competition from Indiana Pacers rookie Bennedict Mathurin early in the season, but at this point the award is Banchero’s to lose. Banchero recently took part in NBA All-Star Weekend competing in […]

The 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend is officially in the books, which means the regular season is entering its final chapters. Organizations such as the Orlando Magic are competing for the final spots in the playoffs, so things could get interesting in the next few months. The Magic is currently 24-35 and No. 13 in the […]

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero isn’t just one of the most impressive rookies of the 2022-23 season. His basketball IQ, play style, versatile skillset, and an NBA-ready body have allowed him to be one of the most impressive rookies of all-time, with the 20-year-old often seeing his name in rare company due to his production. […]

With 2023 All-Star Weekend upon us, the 2022-23 season is at the de facto halfway point. Now is as good a time as any to assess the rookies in the 2022 NBA Draft class and determine which — if any — players were movers and shakers in these NBA Rookie Power Rankings for the season. To […]

The 2022-23 NBA season is zipping by as we begin February. All eyes are on All-Star Weekend and the upcoming Feb. 9 trade deadline as teams try to find the final pieces for their puzzles. While some organizations are scouting the market, others have the future in their hands with their rookies such as the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (32-17) looked to extend their win streak to eight in a matchup with the Orlando Magic (20-31). The Sixers cruised to start off but let the Magic get back into it and ultimately lost by a score of 119-109 in Markelle Fultz’s first game as an opponent in Wells Fargo Center. Let’s […]

If you look around the NBA, there are Duke alumni everywhere. In fact, 25 players from the Blue Devils are currently in the Association, including Orlando Magic phenom Paolo Banchero, who is surely a lock to win Rookie of the Year. And as Banchero explained recently to Basketball News, the Duke brotherhood played a huge […]

Paolo Banchero has been etching his name in the NBA’s record books this season as he makes his case for the league’s Rookie of the Year award. The No. 1 overall pick out of Duke University, Banchero showed enough in two summer league games for the Magic to shut him down for the remainder of […]

With the 2022 calendar year over, many eyes are now on the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. On Thursday, the league announced its initial returns of fan voting. While there will be plenty of time for players to surge up and down the lists, the initial consensus from fans yielded quite a few surprises, as well […]

The Orlando Magic definitely drafted a future superstar when they selected Paolo Banchero first overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. Banchero possesses a rare combination of ballhandling skill, scoring touch, and athleticism for a guy of his size (6’10, 250 lbs.). The Magic have drafted and traded for quality pieces in recent years, but Banchero […]

If you don’t know by now, let me tell you straight up that Paolo Banchero is the real deal. The Orlando Magic rookie has been making waves in his debut season, and on Wednesday, he decided to add Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to his growing list of victims. Banchero put Shai on a […]

With 2023 officially here, the NBA season is approaching its halfway mark. Teams now have a general idea of where they will be competing at the end of the 2022-23 season. Not only that, rookies are getting noticed and some such as Paolo Banchero look like the future of the league. Below, we’ll take a […]

The Orlando Magic struck gold when they drafted Paolo Banchero with the first overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. A scorer blessed with an incredibly soft touch, the 20-year-old, barring any unforeseen injury problems, is on track to be one of the best players in the NBA, given his combination of size, skill, and […]

Paolo Banchero couldn’t hold back his brutally honest excitement on facing LeBron James ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers-Orlando Magic clash on Tuesday. “It’s going to be a special moment for me,” Banchero said. “Anybody that knows me knows that’s been my favorite player since I was a young kid. A guy who I’ve watched […]

After facing a tough schedule that included bouts against the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors in their first 10 games, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero said it took until a late-November matchup against Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets to experience his “Welcome to the NBA” moment in an episode of “The […]

Even if the NBA season hasn’t passed its halfway mark, Paolo Banchero is proving the Orlando Magic right by balling out of his mind for them. Not only that but the rookie is about to hit the NBA card market once the latest products for this season are released. When that time comes, expect the […]

The Orlando Magic had a golden opportunity to extend their win streak to seven when they took on the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night. The Magic roared back from a late 13-point fourth quarter deficit and even took a 125-124 lead with mere seconds to go after Markelle Fultz drained two clutch buckets. However, the […]

For more than 10 years now, the Orlando Magic franchise has been one of uninspired, languid basketball defined by lack of ambition. Since trading Dwight Howard before the 2012-13 season, the Magic have only made the playoffs twice, suffering two first-round exits at the hands of the Kawhi Leonard-led Toronto Raptors and the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led […]

Even Paolo Banchero is in awe after watching his Orlando Magic teammate Bol Bol pull off an epic spin move over Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young. Banchero himself turned a lot of heads during the game that saw them win 135-124, but there’s no doubt Bol took the brightest spotlight with his highlight play that […]

While he might be seeing some competition from Indiana Pacers rookie Bennedict Mathurin, Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero is easily the front runner for the NBA’s Rookie of the Year Award. Banchero only strengthened his case during Wednesday’s win against the Atlanta Hawks with his stat line of 20 points, six rebounds and six assists. […]

Paolo Banchero continues to show everyone that he isn’t like any prospect they have ever seen. After breaking records that not even players such as LeBron James achieved, the Orlando Magic rookie has now set his sights on Michael Jordan’s territory. On Friday against the Toronto Raptors, he did just that as he exploded for […]