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Former Duke No. 1 overall pick to miss 'multiple weeks' with ankle injury

Former Duke Blue Devil Paolo Banchero is expected to miss multiple weeks with an ankle injury he sustained against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Orlando Magic face a setback with the news that their star player, Paolo Banchero, will miss multiple weeks due to an ankle sprain. The former Duke No. 1 overall pick's injury occurred during a recent game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Before this setback, Banchero had made significant contributions to the team, including a 35-point performance in the season opener against Jalen Johnson.

His absence will likely force the Magic to rely more on players such as Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane, Tristan Da Silva, and Wendell Carter Jr., who might see an increased offensive role in his stead.

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