Banchero has been sidelined with an oblique injury.
Injured Orlando Magic All-Star Paolo Banchero is expected to return to the court this week, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.
Per the report, Banchero will make his return either on Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves or on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Banchero has been sidelined since Oct. 30 with a torn oblique that he suffered while playing the Chicago Bulls.
Banchero’s played in just five games this season and has missed 33.