Paolo Banchero is expected to make his return from a torn oblique this week in either Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves or on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Banchero participated fully in practice on Wednesday with the Magic.
Banchero haș been out since Oct. 30 with the injury. Banchero averaged 29.0 points, 8.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists in 36.4 minutes over five games.
Orlando is currently in fourth place in the Eastern Conference at 22-16.