Paolo Banchero's injury lasts longer than expected

At the beginning of the 2024/25 NBA season, when he was at a superlative level, Paolo Banchero suffered an injury to his right oblique that left him out for 4 to 6 weeks. Initially, because the 6 weeks have passed and the Orlando Magic star is nowhere near returning.

"He couldn't practice on Friday," coach Jamahl Mosley said in statements collected by the Orlando Sentinel. "He's doing the same ball handling, some light floor movement, and then just trying to figure out how to get the cardio without applying too much pressure."

Banchero's last game was on October 30. In addition, the Magic have recently lost their other star, Franz Wagner. The German suffered the same tear as Paolo Banchero and got injured on December 7.

Nevertheless, Orlando Magic has managed to stay at the top of the Eastern Conference. Despite adversity, the team is 3rd with a record of 17-10.

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