Orlando Magic star forward Paolo Banchero is reportedly facing a tough 4-6 week recovery timeline after sustaining a low-grade right high ankle sprain. This is a massive hit for the Magic early in the season, losing a foundational piece for over a month.
The Injury Incident
Banchero exited Friday night’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter and did not return. The Magic ultimately fell to the Timberwolves with a final score of 115-93. It was clear something was off, and now we know the severity. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the injury on Saturday, confirming the low-grade right high ankle sprain.
A Long Road Back for Banchero
The recovery timeline for this type of injury usually comes in at four to six weeks. That is a significant chunk of the early regular season for Orlando without their star forward. Losing Banchero for this long is going to test the Magic’s depth and resolve. They will have to figure out how to navigate these next few weeks without him.
This news is a gut punch for Orlando, and it leaves a huge question mark over their immediate future.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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