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NBA rumors are swirling around Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic. <\/p>\n
The Orlando Magic\u2019s season has not gone as planned, and all eyes are on Paolo Banchero<\/a> as the team is one loss away from their season ending. Banchero admitted that the Charlotte Hornets<\/a> have had the Magic\u2019s number this season. <\/p>\n Orlando needs a win over Charlotte to secure the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference and make the NBA<\/a> playoffs. <\/p>\n \u201cYeah, they\u2019ve been playing really well,\u201d Banchero explained in an April 15, 2026, press conference.<\/a> \u201cThey\u2019ve kicked our (expletive) this year, so we\u2019ve got to be ready. I\u2019ve got to be ready, and we have to be locked in from the jump.<\/p>\n \u201cI thought we played hard tonight, but it wasn\u2019t enough, and so it\u2019s going to take even more of an effort. And it\u2019s going to take me playing better as well for us to get the win. So it\u2019s definitely a big game on Friday.\u201d<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what you need to know about the latest Magic<\/a> rumors. <\/p>\n The Magic Are Being Urged to Cut Ties With Paolo Banchero Via Trade<\/p>\n Banchero consistently passed up open looks against the Philadelphia 76ers<\/a>, displaying a hesitancy to shoot from long range. The Magic\u2019s struggles has prompted plenty of NBA rumors that the team could look to trade Banchero or move on from head coach Jamahl Mosley. <\/p>\n \u201cAnything can happen in one game but Charlotte really should beat Orlando for the 8 seed,\u201d Yahoo Sports\u2019 Dan Wolken<\/a> detailed in an April 15, message on X. \u201cIt\u2019s over for them. Total overhaul needed with this bunch. They have to move Paolo.\u201d<\/p>\n Banchero signed a 5-year, $239 million contract<\/a> last offseason. All signs point to Orlando making a coaching change rather than potentially moving on from Banchero in the coming months. <\/p>\n Magic Star to Demand Trade If HC Jamahl Mosley Is Not Fired: Report<\/p>\n Bleacher Report\u2019s Jake Fischer<\/a> reported that the Magic are likely to cut ties with Mosley, regardless of how the NBA playoffs play out. The Ringer\u2019s Raheem Palmer<\/a> reported that a Magic star player will push for a trade this offseason if Mosley is not fired. <\/p>\n Palmer did not mention Banchero by name, but the two have appeared to be at odds this season, contradicting each other<\/a> with comments through the media. <\/p>\n \u201cSource: The Magic are dealing with major turmoil in their locker room with my sources saying that a star player is willing to demand a trade if the head coach Jamahl Mosley isn\u2019t fired at the end of this season,\u201d Palmer explained in an April 14, message on X. <\/p>\n Paolo Banchero\u2019s Message Ahead of Hornets vs. Magic: \u2018Don\u2019t Hesitate\u2019<\/p>\n For now, the Magic\u2019s attention turns to the Hornets as Orlando attempts to save their season. Banchero admitted to being hesitant during the team\u2019s loss to the Sixers. <\/p>\n \u201cYeah, I think just continue to try to make quick decisions,\u201d Banchero noted. \u201cDon\u2019t hesitate. I think I had some looks in the start of the second half that I didn\u2019t shoot. When you do that, I think the basketball gods aren\u2019t going to reward you because then I had another couple shots that felt good that didn\u2019t go in.<\/p>\n \u201cSo just a frustrating night for sure for me. Coming in Friday, you\u2019ve got to come in with a clear mind and go do what you\u2019ve got to do to win the game.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tJonathan Adams<\/a> is a veteran sports contributor covering the NFL, NBA and golf for Heavy.com. His work has been prominently featured on NFL.com, Yahoo Sports, Pro Football Talk, CBS Sports, Bleacher Report and Sports Illustrated. More about Jonathan Adams<\/a>\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tMore Heavy on Magic\n\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\tLoading more stories\n\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Getty NBA rumors are swirling around Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic. 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