ESPN's Bobby Marks noted a max extension for Banchero would be $247 million over five years. This does put the Magic in a bit of a financial bind because last offseason they maxed out Franz Wagner ( five years, $224.2 million) and extended Jalen Suggs ( five years, $150.5 million ).

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero expressed full support for the franchise’s shift toward a “win-now” mentality, following comments made earlier Thursday by team president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman.

The Orlando Magic's defense was stifling, fighting through customary poor shooting to bring a dogfight to the defending champions. While that's usual f