Magic star Paolo Banchero (illness) out vs. Nets

Field Level Media|published: Tue 27th February, 17:54 2024

Feb 22, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) dribbles beside Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) in the first quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. credits: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the visiting Brooklyn Nets due to an illness.

Banchero, 21, boasts team-leading averages in points (22.7), rebounds (6.8) and assists (5.2) in 57 games (all starts) this season.

The reigning NBA Rookie of the Year, Banchero is contributing 21.2 points, 6.9 boards and 4.4 assists in 129 career games (all starts) since being selected by Orlando with the top overall pick of the 2022 draft.

—Field Level Media