Paolo Banchero leads Magic to easy 130-91 win over Bucks as Giannis Antetokounmpo sits

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Paolo Banchero scored 33 points and the Orlando Magic cruised to a 130-91 win Sunday night over the Milwaukee Bucks, who rested Giannis Antetokounmpo in the second game of a back-to-back.

Jalen Suggs added 20 points and Desmond Bane had 18 for the Magic, who won their fourth straight to remain sixth in the Eastern Conference, one game behind fifth-place Toronto and percentage points ahead of Miami.

Orlando never trailed and led 67-55 at halftime. Early in the fourth quarter, Suggs hit a 3-pointer to start a 12-0 run that extended the Magic's lead to 26 points. Banchero headed to the bench for good late in the third with Orlando ahead by 31.

Bobby Portis had 18 points and 10 rebounds and Cam Thomas scored 17 for the Bucks, who beat Utah on Saturday night but have lost five of six.

Antetokounmpo has played in three games since he missed 15 with a right calf strain. The 31-year-old has sat out 30 games this season, by far the most of his 13-year career.

The Bucks are 11th in the East, 4 1/2 games behind 10th-place Charlotte, and face a difficult path just to reach the play-in tournament with 19 games left.

Milwaukee was also missing second-leading scorer Kevin Porter Jr. for a third straight game because of swelling in his right knee.

Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Giannis' little-used older brother, played a season-high 9 minutes and finished with four points.

Magic: Host Cleveland on Wednesday.

Bucks: Host Phoenix on Tuesday.

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Milwaukee Bucks' AJ Green (20) loses control of the ball against Orlando Magic's Desmond Bane during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Milwaukee Bucks' AJ Green (20) drives to the basket against Orlando Magic's Desmond Bane during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Portis, left, looks to shoot against Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks, Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

The Dallas Cowboys are acquiring edge rusher Rashan Gary from the Green Bay Packers in a trade just as NFL free agency opens, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Monday.

Dallas will send a 2027 late-round pick to the Packers, the person said.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was still being finalized.

The Cowboys and Packers reached the deal just as free agents were being allowed to talk to teams and reach agreements on contracts that can’t be signed until the league year begins Wednesday.

The Miami Dolphins announced they are releasing Tua Tagovailoa, adding another big name at quarterback to a list of free agents that will include Kyler Murray, who is being let go by Arizona.

The Dophins made another move by agreeing to trade safety Minkah Fitzpatrick to the New York Jets for a seventh-round pick, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

The Cowboys and Green Bay have agreed on a trade involving an edge rusher for the second year in a row.

A week before the season started last year, the Cowboys traded young star Micah Parsons, who immediately signed a $188 million, four-year contract with $136 million guaranteed. It was the richest contract for a non-QB in league history. The Cowboys also got defensive tackle Kenny Clark from Green Bay in the Parsons trade.

Gary was the No. 12 overall pick in 2019, two years before Parsons went to the Cowboys in the same draft spot. Gary had 7 1/2 sacks last season, but none in the final 10 games of an up-and-down year when the Packers were hoping the addition of Parsons would be a boost for Gary.

Parsons missed the final three games and a wild-card loss to the Chicago Bears after tearing the ACL in his left knee.

The 28-year-old Gary spent his first seven seasons with the Packers and had at least 7 1/2 sacks in four of the past five years. Gary, T.J. Watt and Myles Garrett are the only NFL players with at least 40 sacks, 100 quarterback hits, five forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries since 2020.

This trade caps an eventful few days for Gary. He had posted a farewell to Green Bay on Instagram in Friday — an indication the Packers were about to move on from him — but he deleted the post later that day.

The New York Giants are re-signing veteran tight end Chris Manhertz, keeping him and running back Devin Singletary among the offensive holdovers under new coach John Harbaugh.

The team last week also re-signed receiver/returner Gunner Olszewski, and 25-year-old Wan’Dale Robinson may depart in free agency after becoming just the third player since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger 5-foot-8 or shorter to eclipse 1,000 yards receiving in a season.

The Vikings kept one of their unrestricted free agents off the market by agreeing to terms on a new contract with 10th-year veteran linebacker Eric Wilson, a three-year deal valued at $22.5 million with $12.5 million guaranteed, according to the NFL Network.

Wilson, who returned to his original team last season, had career highs in tackles for loss (17), sacks (6 1/2), quarterback hits (10) and forced fumbles (four).

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FILE - Green Bay Packers defensive end Rashan Gary lines up during the second half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Nov. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/David Dermer, file)