Paolo Bancher and Magic agree maximum rookie extension

The Magic Star, Paolo Banchero, agreed to an extension of the five -year rookie contract and $ 239 million that could reach $ 287 million.

The Orlando Magic star, Paolo Banchero, agreed a maximum rookie contract for five years and $ 239 millionwhich could reach $ 287 million, according to Mike Miller of Lift Sports Management to AM850 on Monday.

Miller explained that the new agreement of Banchero Includes options to raise the base salary to the supermaximo if the key player of the franchise of the Magic Achieve a position in the All-NBA team or wins the most valuable player award (MVP) or the defensive player of the year next season.

The agreement also includes a player option for Banchero In the 2030-31 season, the first time that a maximum extension of the rookie contract includes a player option since 2021, when Luka Doncic (Dallas Mavericks) and brings Young (Atlanta Hawks) completed their maximum rookie contracts.

He Magic Now he has his players core, BancheroFranz Wagner and Jalen Suggs, under contract for the next five years, as well as the newcomer Desmond Bane, under contract until the 2028-29 season.

“This commitment reflects our trust in talent, character and desire to Paolo to win at the highest level, “said Jeff Weltman, president of Magic Basketball Operations, in a statement.” It also reflects the confidence of Paolo In our organization, our fans and the city of Orlando. We are excited to continue this way together. “

Weltman said after last season that the franchise would adopt an aggressive approach in this preseason, and after the acquisition of Bane and the signing of the veteran base Tyus Jones, the team is well positioned to be a contender at the East Conference.

The selection of Banchero On the part of Orlando with the first 2022 draft selection, it promoted a radical change for the franchise that has taken two apparitions in postseason in the last two seasons.

Despite an oblique injury that left him out of play for 34 games in the first two months of the 2024-25 season, Banchero achieved an exceptional season, with averages of 25.9 points and 7.5 rebounds, in addition to 4.8 assists.