Paolo Banchero speaks at shootaround after right high ankle sprain

Orlando rules its star forward out for Game 3 in New York.

Paolo Banchero sustains right high ankle sprain, per ESPN

Typical recovery timetable spans four to six weeks

Paolo Banchero active ahead of Game 2 matchup against Minnesota

He opened the season with 35 points and 10 assists.

Paolo Banchero reaches 28 points through three quarters on opening night

He added 7 assists and 5 rebounds in 29 minutes.

Paolo Banchero scores 22 points on 6-of-7 shooting in first half

He went 3-for-3 from three and dished five assists.

Banchero finds Wagner for corner three

Banchero hits stepback three on opening night

Closed preseason with 25 points, seven boards

Banchero says summer grind targeted next level

Closed preseason with 25 points, seven boards

Paolo Banchero posts 25 points, seven rebounds to close preseason win

He added four assists after a 16-point first half.

Paolo Banchero posts 16 points, five rebounds, four assists in first half

Follows a 10-of-13, 20-plus-point preseason outing Oct. 14

Paolo Banchero connects from three-point range off ball movement

Fourth preseason outing precedes the 2026-27 NBA tip-off

Paolo Banchero block sets up Desmond Bane three-pointer in preseason play

The duo connects again during 2026-27 NBA preseason tune-up