Paolo Banchero’s Magic Have a 5-Figure Problem That Everyone Is Overlooking Paolo Banchero’s Orlando Magic face a problem this season that has everything to do with a 5-figure overlooked obstacle off

It’s one thing to climb a mountain. It’s another thing to do it with ankle weights on. That’s what Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic are staring at this season, even if nobody’s really talking about it yet. On paper, they’re young, they’re dangerous, and arguably, they’re ready to break through. But there’s a catch.

The Magic will travel more miles than any other NBA team in 2025-26. And not just by a little. By a staggering 55,140 miles. That’s five figures worth of wear and tear, hovering over a roster that’s supposed to make a leap. Travel isn’t sexy. It’s not a highlight on League Pass. But it’s the hidden tax on every contender, and the Magic are staring at the steepest bill.

While Houston, Oklahoma City, and even San Antonio are being spotlighted as breakout darlings, Orlando