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Paolo Banchero is ascending as one of the top players in the league, which is leading to discussions about how great he truly ...

Paolo Banchero quickly blossomed into a superstar since being drafted by the Orlando Magic. Over his first three seasons, he’s averaged 22.4 points, 7.1 rebound ...

SAN ANTONIO — Many consider San Antonio Spurs ' Victor Wembanyama as the next face of the NBA. With his professional demeanor ...

Paolo Banchero has checked a lot of boxes since joining the Orlando Magic. Won NBA Rookie of the Year, been an All-Star, helped the team to the playoffs twice. And now, the Magic are betting on there ...

Paolo Banchero just secured the bag, big time. The Orlando Magic star has agreed to a five-year rookie max extension worth up to $287 million, making him one of the highest-paid young players in ...

Banchero, the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, was fantastic in his third year as a pro and posted career highs in points (25.9) and rebounds (7.5) per game while averaging 4.8 assists.

Banchero and Wagner will each make $41 million, Desmond Bane is due $39 million, and Wendell Carter Jr. is set for an $8 million raise. That’s over $120 million tied up in four players.

Paolo Banchero signed the largest contract in Orlando Magic history earlier this week — a five-year, $239 million rookie max extension that could rise to $287 million if he reaches All-NBA ...

Banchero has also played and started in 12 career NBA playoff outings, averaging 28.0 ppg., 8.5 rpg. and 4.1 apg. in 38.3 minpg. He was named an NBA All-Star in 2023-24 and earned NBA Eastern ...

Banchero was the 2022-23 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year and a unanimous selection to the All-Rookie First Team, living up to his billing after being the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.