Paolo Banchero’s return from injury can influence the Orlando Magic’s trade deadline plans, potentially impacting key roster decisions.

Banchero has been out since before Halloween with a torn oblique but is expected to return Thursday (Timberwolves) or Friday (Bucks).

Orlando Magic star forward Paolo Banchero is expected to return to the court in either one of the team's back-to-back home games this week, ESPN reported on Wednesday.

Injuries have plagued the Orlando Magic this season. With Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero out due to injuries, it has allowed guys like Cole Anthony to step up to the plate. He dropped 24 points, seven rebounds, and four assists while shooting 50% from the field and three.

Having held on to the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference despite not having Paolo Banchero for more than two months, the All-Star is poised to make

The Magic are expected to upgrade All-Star forward Paolo Banchero to questionable on the team’s injury report entering Thursday’s home game against the Timberwolves, a league source told the Sentinel.

At long last, Orlando Magic All-Star forward Paolo Banchero is reportedly set to make his highly anticipated return to the court from a torn oblique. Per ESPN's Shams Charania, Banchero is "expected to" be available for one of Orlando's upcoming back-to-back homestand contests against the Milwaukee Bucks or Minnesota Timberwolves.