{
  "id": 16259554,
  "title": "Paolo Banchero injury update: Why Magic star exited game vs. Timberwolves",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/paolo-banchero-injury-update-why-magic-star-exited-game-vs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T01:40:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/paolo-banchero-injury-why-magic-014028773.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero exited Friday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to an ankle injury, leading the team to label him doubtful for the next match. Banchero tweaked his right ankle during the third quarter while contesting a rebound with Magic guard Jalen Suggs, causing him to awkwardly land and grab his ankle as he hit the floor. Despite returning to the bench and playing through the fourth quarter, the Magic were losing by 26 points when Banchero was subbed out, possibly as a precautionary measure. This marks another setback for the injury-prone Magic, who have faced issues with key players Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner over recent seasons. Banchero played 46 games last season due to an oblique injury, while Wagner played just 34 games the previous year after battling a similar injury. Banchero attempted 6-of-11 shots, scoring 14 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, dishing out 5 assists, and recording a steal in the loss to the Timberwolves, who won 115-93.",
  "summary": "The Orlando Magic said Paolo Banchero was doubtful to return due to a sore right ankle.",
  "key_points": [
    "Paolo Banchero exited game vs. Timberwolves due to ankle injury",
    "Banchero played through fourth quarter before being substituted",
    "Magic's injury issues persist with Banchero and Wagner"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This latest ankle issue reinforces a recurring pattern of availability problems for Orlando's core stars, potentially stalling the team's momentum as they struggle to keep key players on the floor.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Despite low output from Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves dominate glass and roll Magic 115-93",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/despite-low-output-from-anthony-edwards-timberwolves-dominate-glass",
        "published": "2026-10-24T02:12:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}