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After whirlwind NBA draft, Paolo Banchero embraces being Magic’s No. 1 pick

ORLANDO, Fla. — To say it’s been a whirlwind since Thursday evening for Paolo Banchero, whom the Orlando Magic drafted with the No. 1 overall pick, would be an understatement.

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Betting action trumped one of sports’ most reliable reporters, and that will have a lasting impact

Always follow the money.

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Seahawks great Golden Tate teases Quandre Diggs for claiming he’s 6-foot-3

For the record, Diggs is listed as 5-foot-9.

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NBA Draft 2022: Orlando Magic spring surprise with Paolo Banchero pick as Milton Keynes’ Sochan goes ninth

The Orlando Magic produced a surprise by selecting Paolo Banchero with the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday night.

Evening Standard

2022 NBA draft pick-by-pick analysis

The NBA draft is underway, and the Orlando Magic have selected Duke forward Paolo Banchero with the first pick on Thursday night.

Los Angeles Times

Sacramento Kings select Keegan Murray with No. 4 pick in NBA draft, passing on Jaden Ivey

An evening of intrigue and suspense started when the Orlando Magic selected Duke power forward Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 pick in Thursday’s NBA draft.

Tribune News Service

Paolo Banchero Gets Special Message From Coach K at Draft

The former Duke forward was selected first in Thursday night’s draft by the Orlando Magic.

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Betting Twitter absolutely melted down after the Orlando Magic drafted Paolo Banchero No. 1 overall

New betting strategy: Fade Woj?

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Orlando Magic select Paolo Banchero at No. 1 in NBA draft

In a surprise move, the Orlando Magic made Duke’s Paolo Banchero the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft on Thursday.

Orlando Sentinel

Magic take Duke's Paolo Banchero with 1st pick in NBA draft

The Orlando Magic selected Duke freshman Paolo Banchero with the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft

The Independent UK

High School Hoops Stars Predict No. 1 NBA Draft Pick

The debate rages on between No. 1 pick hopefuls Jabari Smith Jr., Chet Holmgren and Paolo Banchero.

Sports Illustrated

Mike Bianchi: With the No. 1 pick, the Magic need to take ... the right guy!

ORLANDO, Fla. — Here we are on the verge of the NBA draft and the local team has the No. 1 overall pick.

Orlando Sentinel

Orlando Magic keeping options open with No. 1 pick in NBA draft

For the Orlando Magic, who have the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, it would seem as if the pre-draft process should have been winding down by Monday.

Orlando Sentinel

Jabari Smith’s pre-draft workout helped him see how he could fit with Magic

ORLANDO, Fla. — A little after noon on Thursday, Jabari Smith and Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley gave each other a fist bump at the AdventHealth Practice Facility inside Amway Center.

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Why we shouldn’t believe it’s a lock the Magic will draft Jabari Smith over Chet Holmgren

While the tea leaves suggest Smith is the guy Orlando selects, I'm not sold that this is what the Magic will do on draft night.

Tribune News Service

Timberwolves to add Magic exec Matt Lloyd as senior vice president

MINNEAPOLIS — Matt Lloyd, the vice president of basketball operations for the Orlando Magic, is in line to become a senior vice president of basketball operations for the Timberwolves.

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Chet Holmgren noncommittal about being drafted first overall by the Magic

In an interview with @TMZ_Sports, Chet Holmgren sounded noncommittal about being drafted first overall by the Orlando Magic.

Orlando Sentinel

NBA mock draft: Who will Magic take with No. 1 pick?

ORLANDO, Fla. — With the NBA draft combine and lottery in the rearview mirror, teams around the league have a better idea of where they stand ahead of the June 23 draft.

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ESPN reports most within the league believe the Thunder will take Chet Holmgren second overall in 2022 NBA draft

Most teams within league believe Jabari Smith Jr. and Chet Holmgren will go first and second, respectively, in 2022 NBA draft.

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Bleacher Reports suggests trade that would land the Thunder Chet Holmgren with No. 1 pick in 2022 NBA draft

Is Chet Holmgren worth trading up for?

Orlando Sentinel

Who’s the best fit for Orlando Magic with No. 1 in 2022 draft?

CHICAGO — It didn’t take long for the Orlando Magic’s draft lottery celebration to turn into speculation.

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Jabari Smith is now the clear favorite at No. 1 overall after Magic win lottery

The odds for the No. 1 overall pick have notably shifted a day after the NBA draft lottery.

Orlando Sentinel

Inside the Magic’s luck that landed Orlando No. 1 pick in NBA draft

CHICAGO — A few hours before their franchise-altering night, the Orlando Magic made a rare change.

Chicago Sun-Times

Orlando wins NBA draft lottery

The Magic won the lottery Tuesday night and landed the top overall pick for the first time since they got Dwight Howard in 2004.

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3 reasons why Magic will take Chet Holmgren, high school teammates with Jalen Suggs, at No. 1

The Orlando Magic landed the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft, and I'd be surprised if they didn't select Gonzaga's Chet Holmgren.

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