Paolo Banchero

Paolo Banchero (groin) has been upgraded to questionable for Friday night's game against the Miami Heat.

Fantasy Impact

Banchero has been out for ten-straight games due to a groin injury, but he seems to be nearing a return for Orlando and has been upgraded to questionable for Friday night's game. He may be on a minutes limit if he's cleared to play, but fantasy managers should continue to view him as a high-end fantasy option whenever he's back on the court for Orlando.

Paolo Banchero (groin) will not play Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Banchero will miss a fifth straight game, as he continues to nurse a strained groin muscle. The Magic will be on the first day of a back-to-back Saturday, as the team will visit Boston on Sunday. Tristan Da Silva has been starting in Banchero's place.

Paolo Banchero (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Clippers. The decision was made a day in advance as he continues to recover from a left groin strain.

Fantasy Impact

This will be the fourth straight game Banchero has missed. His status for Saturday's matchup with the Knicks should be considered highly questionable, given that he has yet to return to full practice.

Paolo Banchero (groin) has been ruled out for Tuesday night's game against the Golden State Warriors.

Fantasy Impact

Tuesday night will mark the third-straight game that Banchero has missed because of a groin injury. His next chance to play will come on Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers, but the team hasn't determined a concrete timeline for his recovery as of yet. Look for Tristan da Silva and Jonathan Isaac to continue to see more work for however long he remains sidelined moving forward.

Paolo Banchero (groin) will miss his second straight game Sunday. He’s being evaluated day-to-day.

Fantasy Impact

With Banchero still sidelined, Orlando should continue leaning on Tristan da Silva, who stepped up with 22 points and nine rebounds on Friday.