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Paolo Banchero Diagnosed With Low-Grade High Ankle Sprain

The MRI-confirmed injury raises pressure on Orlando’s thin rotation by likely sidelining him for roughly four to six weeks.

Oct 23, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) controls the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolvesin the first quarter at Kia Center.
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Oct 7, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) reacts during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Banchero tweaked his right ankle during Friday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves and left with soreness after playing 26 minutes.
  • The Magic announced on Saturday that an MRI confirmed a low-grade right high ankle sprain and that Banchero will have further testing and evaluation.
  • ESPN reporter Shams Charania and multiple outlets said a typical recovery for this type of sprain is about four to six weeks, suggesting Banchero could miss several weeks of the early season.
  • Orlando will be without Banchero for upcoming road games and must shift minutes to Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane and role players while other frontcourt pieces remain injured.
  • The setback reinforces a recurring durability problem for the Magic’s core and means team continuity and rotation evaluation will be key storylines to watch over the next month.