“Ghost Adventures” star Zak Bagans ain’t just chasing ghouls — the dude’s a major sports buff, and has been dropping serious cash on some top-notch sports memorabilia. The paranormal investigator tells TMZ he splashed a jaw-dropping $160,000 at Goldin Auctions to snag the NBA Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero Best 1/1 rookie card, which is most definitely a sports collector’s dream.
Source: TMZ.com
Source: TMZ.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Remember when Banchero told Knicks fans to go home on V-Day? I asked him bout that yesterday:
“When they’re talking in your own arena, it hits a little different. You feel more disrespected. You got to send them home sometimes.”
Knicks-Magic could be a first-round series. – 1:37 PM
Remember when Banchero told Knicks fans to go home on V-Day? I asked him bout that yesterday:
“When they’re talking in your own arena, it hits a little different. You feel more disrespected. You got to send them home sometimes.”
Knicks-Magic could be a first-round series. – 1:37 PM

Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
Damian Lillard. Tyrese Maxey. Jaylen Brown. Paolo Banchero. De’Aaron Fox. And now Anthony Edwards. #Cavs Isaac Okoro has iced them all, building a reputation as a premier stopper.
“Deep down inside I already know I’m the best defender in the league”
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/03/i… – 12:21 PM
Damian Lillard. Tyrese Maxey. Jaylen Brown. Paolo Banchero. De’Aaron Fox. And now Anthony Edwards. #Cavs Isaac Okoro has iced them all, building a reputation as a premier stopper.
“Deep down inside I already know I’m the best defender in the league”
cleveland.com/cavs/2024/03/i… – 12:21 PM

Brian Mahoney @briancmahoney
Jalen Brunson returns and the Knicks hold Orlando to an NBA season-low 74 points, crushing a team that had beat them three times and could be a playoff opponent.
“You could feel the intensity from the tip from them,” Orlando’s Paolo Banchero said.apnews.com/article/knicks… – 8:29 AM
Jalen Brunson returns and the Knicks hold Orlando to an NBA season-low 74 points, crushing a team that had beat them three times and could be a playoff opponent.
“You could feel the intensity from the tip from them,” Orlando’s Paolo Banchero said.apnews.com/article/knicks… – 8:29 AM



Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Isaiah Hartenstein with a monster block at the rim on Paolo Banchero – 8:56 PM
Isaiah Hartenstein with a monster block at the rim on Paolo Banchero – 8:56 PM

Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Halftime: Knicks 55, Magic 39
Jalen Brunson has 17 points in his return for New York, which is 9-for-16 from 3 so far.
Paolo Banchero has 14 for Orlando. – 8:45 PM
Halftime: Knicks 55, Magic 39
Jalen Brunson has 17 points in his return for New York, which is 9-for-16 from 3 so far.
Paolo Banchero has 14 for Orlando. – 8:45 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Knicks with an impressive 55-39 lead over the Magic entering the half:
– Brunson: 17 PTS, 7/10 FG, 3/4 3PT
– Banchero: 14 PTS, 6/11 FG
– Hart: 11 PTS, 1/2 3PT
– DiVincenzo: 2/5 3PT
– Carter Jr.: 2/4 3PT – 8:38 PM
Knicks with an impressive 55-39 lead over the Magic entering the half:
– Brunson: 17 PTS, 7/10 FG, 3/4 3PT
– Banchero: 14 PTS, 6/11 FG
– Hart: 11 PTS, 1/2 3PT
– DiVincenzo: 2/5 3PT
– Carter Jr.: 2/4 3PT – 8:38 PM

Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Halftime: Knicks 55, Magic 39
Paolo Banchero – 14 pts, 3 rebs
NYK: 53.7% FG | 56.3% 3PT (9-for-16)
ORL: 35% FG | 27.3% 3PT (3-for-11) – 8:37 PM
Halftime: Knicks 55, Magic 39
Paolo Banchero – 14 pts, 3 rebs
NYK: 53.7% FG | 56.3% 3PT (9-for-16)
ORL: 35% FG | 27.3% 3PT (3-for-11) – 8:37 PM

Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
End 1Q: Knicks 31, Magic 23
Paolo Banchero posted 12 points and two assists in the opening frame. – 8:08 PM
End 1Q: Knicks 31, Magic 23
Paolo Banchero posted 12 points and two assists in the opening frame. – 8:08 PM

Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Paolo Banchero is lighting the Knicks up from the mid range. He has 12 points in the first quarter alone on 5/7 FG. Wendell Carter has also hit a pair of 3s. Those are the only 2 Magic players with points. – 8:05 PM
Paolo Banchero is lighting the Knicks up from the mid range. He has 12 points in the first quarter alone on 5/7 FG. Wendell Carter has also hit a pair of 3s. Those are the only 2 Magic players with points. – 8:05 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Minutes in the 2020s:
4,555 — Paolo Banchero
4,165 — Ben Simmons
Paolo was drafted in 2022. pic.twitter.com/mN4OD3YJE8 – 6:45 PM
Minutes in the 2020s:
4,555 — Paolo Banchero
4,165 — Ben Simmons
Paolo was drafted in 2022. pic.twitter.com/mN4OD3YJE8 – 6:45 PM



Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Which young core are you higher on? How close are the two?
HOU – Sengun, Jabari, Whitmore, Eason, Thompson, Green
ORL – Banchero, Wagner x2, Suggs, Black, Anthony, Houstan – 11:32 AM
Which young core are you higher on? How close are the two?
HOU – Sengun, Jabari, Whitmore, Eason, Thompson, Green
ORL – Banchero, Wagner x2, Suggs, Black, Anthony, Houstan – 11:32 AM

Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Which young core are you higher on? How close are the two?
HOU – Sengun, Jabari, Whitmore, Eason, Thompson, Green
ORL – Banchero, Wagner x2, Suggs, Black, Houstan – 11:26 AM
Which young core are you higher on? How close are the two?
HOU – Sengun, Jabari, Whitmore, Eason, Thompson, Green
ORL – Banchero, Wagner x2, Suggs, Black, Houstan – 11:26 AM
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NBA Communications: Other nominees... West: Luka Dončić (DAL), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC), Brandon Ingram (NOP), Nikola Jokić (DEN) and Victor Wembanyama (SAS) East: Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler (MIA), Giannis Antetokounmpo (MIL), Paolo Banchero (ORL), Tyrese Maxey (PHI), Evan Mobley (CLE) and Jayson Tatum (BOS) -via Twitter / March 4, 2024
Mike Curtis: Final: #Magic 113, #Pistons 91. Detroit is swept by Orlando this season 4-0. Evan Fournier scored 17 points for the Pistons. Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic with 29 points and 8 rebounds. -via Twitter @MikeACurtis2 / March 3, 2024
Andy Larsen: Walker Kessler out tonight (right foot), Paolo Banchero in (despite illness). -via Twitter @andyblarsen / February 29, 2024