Orlando Magic forwards Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner again placed in the top 10 of All-Star fan voting returns on Thursday, but their standing changed.

Orlando Magic third-year forward Paolo Banchero joined the latest episode of Magic teammate Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's podcast, 'The Dawg Talk Podcast.'

Wagner was playing at an All-NBA level before he tore his right oblique on Dec. 6. Before Orlando's loss in Milwaukee on Wednesday, the team changed his status on the injury repor

Orlando enters the matchup with a 23-21 record, looking to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference playoff race as they navigate the season dealing with a number of crucial injuries. Magic star Paolo Banchero returned to action on January 10 after missing over two months of play due to a torn oblique.

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had high praise for Paolo Banchero and the Magic after Friday’s game at Kia Center. “Orlando is a dangerous team,” the two-time NBA MVP said.

Orlando Magic F Franz Wagner (torn right oblique) has started contact work and is ramping up towards a return. @CassidyHubbarth on the ESPN broadcast said she’s told Magic are hopeful he could be back within the next 7-10 days. Franz was recently elevated in his injury status

In his first NBA season, Paolo Banchero was named Kia Rookie of the Year. In his second NBA season, he earned an All-Star selection while leading the Magic to their first Playoff appearance since 2019-20.

Magic All-Star Paolo Banchero hinted at his return on social media ahead of Friday’s game vs. Bucks at Kia Center. “To stay where they are, given what they’ve had to endure, is

Paolo Banchero missed 34 games, then came back and scored 34 points ... The Magic — who have been dealing with a slew of other injuries, Franz Wagner's torn oblique and Moritz Wagner's season-ending torn ACL among them — entered Friday in the No ...

Having Banchero back in the mix gives the Magic offense a whole new set of weapons. And if he’s able to return to the form he evidenced in the early stages of the 2024-25 campaign, then he should be able to keep the Magic as one of the best teams in the East as the regular season rapidly approaches its mid-point.

Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero (oblique) will make his return Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks after being sidelined for over two months. #haynesbriefsSource: Twitter