Magic Injury Report: Paolo Banchero OUT vs. Timberwolves; Wendell Carter Jr. Questionable

Paolo Banchero has now missed the past four games for the Orlando Magic. And the team could also be without Wendell Carter Jr.

Jeremy Brener | Nov 16, 2022

Magic Injury Report: Paolo Banchero OUT vs. Timberwolves; Wendell Carter Jr. Questionable /

ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic look to bounce back for Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves after a disappointing loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. But the team will have to do so without Paolo Banchero, who is missing his fourth straight game with an ankle sprain.

So far this season, Banchero is averaging 23.5 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists for the Magic to start his career, which is unquestionably the best stat line out of anyone from the current rookie class.

Banchero did not practice Tuesday, but there is hope that his return to the court is coming very soon.

But with or without him, the Magic will be ready to step up in his absence.

"We're gonna continue to do it by committee," coach Jamahl Mosley said. "And even when Paolo gets back, it's a similar situation. Guys are gonna continue to do it by committee. When their number is called, they'll be ready to go."

Should Banchero sit again, power forward Chuma Okeke will likely take his place in the starting lineup.

But the team could be without another member of its starting frontcourt. Wendell Carter Jr. did not participate in this morning's shootaround and is questionable for tonight.

The Magic and Wolves tip off tomorrow night at 7 p.m. at the Amway Center.

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Published Nov 16, 2022

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.