Banchero Injured, Out 4-6 Weeks

Orlando Magic will keep young forward Paolo Banchero out of action for approximately 4 to 6 weeks. A mild sprain of his right ankle was confirmed by a magnetic resonance imaging scan.

Banchero was injured during the first half of last night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The news was first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN, and the Magic organization then officially confirmed the announcement.

The club said additional tests and evaluations will be carried out on the player's condition. The exact recovery timeline will become clear after these reviews.

Banchero had shown a notable shooting efficiency in his first two games with the Magic. He had made 22 of his 26 attempted shots. With their young star sidelined for an extended period, the team will need to find new solutions on offense.