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, battling for their playoff lives, were thumped by the Boston Celtics once Paolo Banchero was sidelined with five fouls early in the third quarter.