Paolo Banchero might be eligible for a contract extension this offseason and sounds able to commit his future to the Orlando Magic. In 46 video games this season, Banchero averaged 25.9 factors, 7.5 rebounds and 4.8 assists. Banchero nearly definitely will signal for the five-year max with the Magic with the one potential query being whether or not he receives the Rose rule designation that would carry the worth up from 25 p.c to 30 p.c. The Magic beforehand signed Franz Wagner to an extension with the Rose rule signaling a precedent to additionally accomplish that with Banchero.
“I adore it right here man,” stated Banchero. “I feel within the final yr or so, I have been capable of get myself settled in right here and get extra snug. It is a spot that I really like spending time right here. My household loves spending time right here. And I could not be extra glad to be part of the Orlando Magic. So I stay up for hopefully spending much more years right here.”
Banchero is represented by agent Mike Miller and was the highest general decide within the 2022 draft out of Duke.
