Bane (illness) is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
After being out sick for Saturday's loss in Golden State, Bane is feeling well enough to return to the floor for the Magic on Tuesday. His presence should send Tristan da Silva back to the bench, but the latter should still play a significant role for the banged-up Magic.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Ruled out Saturday
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Bane (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Bane will miss Saturday night's contest in Golden State with an illness. He joins Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee) on the sidelines, as the Magic now have 60 percent of their opening night starting lineup donning street clothes. Bane's next chance to suit up will come Tuesday versus the Kings. In his absence, expect Jase Richardson, Jamal Cain and Jevon Carter to absorb extra minutes.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Stays hot from deep
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Bane delivered 19 points (7-13 FG, 5-9 3Pt), two rebounds, an assist, two steals and a block across 40 minutes in Sunday's 108-97 loss to the Celtics.
Bane was Orlando's most effective perimeter scorer and has been on a tear lately, sinking at least four three-pointers in three of his last four appearances while shooting 44.7 percent from beyond the arc over that stretch. Bane has also scored at least 19 points three times in that span and should continue to play a prominent offensive role for a Magic team missing Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee).
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Drains six threes in win
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Bane provided 28 points (8-18 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one block in 39 minutes during Friday's 121-114 victory over the Raptors.
Bane had been struggling with this shot and entered Friday's slate shooting just 30.2 percent from the field and 27.8 percent from three, so this was clearly a step in the right direction for the star forward. He also posted season-high marks in points and assists, and this is the kind of production fantasy managers would like to see from Bane on a regular basis. He needs to step up and take advantage of a bigger offensive role with both Paolo Banchero (ankle) and Jalen Suggs (knee) on the sidelines.
Bane logged 13 points (3-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 129-99 loss to Toronto.
Bane was coming off a 22-point performance against the Knicks on Sunday, but the veteran guard was not as efficient during Wednesday's win. He's connected on at least 39.0 percent of his three-point attempts in each of the two prior seasons, but he's gone 10-for-36 (27.8 percent) from beyond the arc through the first four games of the 2026-27 campaign. Still, Bane is expected to have a larger workload for as long as Paolo Banchero (ankle) is out of action.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Plays well in win
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Bane logged 22 points (6-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 35 minutes during Sunday's 111-102 victory over the Knicks.
Bane bounced back from a scoreless first quarter to lead Orlando in scoring, connecting on four three-pointers while contributing across multiple categories. With Paolo Banchero (ankle) sidelined and Jalen Suggs suffering a right knee injury late in Sunday's contest, Bane could be asked to shoulder an even larger offensive workload in the coming games.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Fouls out in 27 minutes
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Bane accumulated five points (2-11 FG, 1-9 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal in 27 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 115-93 loss to Minnesota.
It was a night to forget for Bane, fouling out in 27 minutes, while also shooting a woeful 2-of-11 from the floor. Nothing went right for Bane in this one, and to be fair, he wasn't alone when it came to poor performances. After a slow start to the season, things don't get any easier for Bane. Orlando's next four games are against New York, Toronto and Boston, all of which will be sure to try and limit Bane with tenacious defense.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Struggles from field
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Bane logged 18 points (5-15 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three steals over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 132-125 loss to the Hawks.
Bane struggled with his shooting efficiency, particularly from beyond the arc, but salvaged his fantasy performance with three steals and three triples. The veteran guard maintained a significant offensive role alongside Paolo Banchero and should continue receiving ample opportunities to contribute as a scorer and perimeter threat.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Will play Tuesday
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Bane (rest) is available for Tuesday's preseason game against the Cavaliers.
Bane sat out Sunday's loss to Cleveland but is set to return to action in Orlando's penultimate exhibition game. The veteran swingman's return will likely send Tristan da Silva back to the second unit.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Out Sunday
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Bane (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason game versus Cleveland, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Bane will sit out Orlando's second exhibition game for rest purposes. The 28-year-old swingman's next opportunity to suit up in the preseason will come in Tuesday's rematch against the Cavaliers.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Comfortable in Orlando's system
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Bane feels confident entering his second year with the Magic, Philip Rossman-Reish of Orlando Magic Daily reports.
Bane navigated an entirely new team and coach a season ago after being traded from Memphis to Orlando in June of 2025. However, that won't be the case entering the 2026-27 campaign. Bane has voiced his confidence in the team and staff around him, and he's also been impressed with one of his new teammates, Nikola Vucevic, stating that Vucevic has a serious approach and makes it clear that he's in Orlando to win, per Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel. Bane averaged 20.1 points while shooting 48.3 percent from the field over 82 regular-season appearances a year ago, and he'll have a good chance to inflict more damage on the offensive end heading into the new season.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Drills five treys in victory
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Bane recorded 22 points (7-18 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 37 minutes during Monday's 94-88 win over Detroit in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Bane provided the punch on offense for the Magic on a night in which the team converted at a clip of 32.6 percent from the field. He led the Orlando scoring attack with the help of five made triples and has now put up 20-plus points in back-to-back appearances. Bane will need continue this type of scoring success heading into Game 5 as his club looks to complete a first-round upset over the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Strikes for 25 on Saturday
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Bane closed Saturday's 113-105 win over the Pistons in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 25 points (9-18 FG, 7-9 3Pt), seven rebounds and one steal across 38 minutes.
The 27-year-old wing tied Paolo Banchero for the team lead in scoring on the afternoon, as Bane put together his best scoring performance of the series so far. Bane's averaging 18.0 points, 5.7 boards, 3.3 threes, 2.3 assists and 1.7 steals in 35.7 minutes heading into Game 4 on Monday.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Struggles from field in Game 2 loss
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Bane ended with 12 points (2-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 98-83 loss to the Pistons in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Bane reached double figures thanks to a strong effort at the charity stripe but struggled from the field as the Magic suffered a double-digit Game 2 loss. After erupting for 34 points (10-16 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 10-11 FT) against the 76ers to start the Play-In Tournament on April 15, the guard has scored fewer than 20 points on under 40 percent shooting in each of the past three games.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Available for Game 1
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Bane (illness) is listed as available for Sunday's Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Pistons.
Bane was a non-participant in the Magic's morning shootaround while dealing with an illness, but he has been cleared to suit up for the start of Orlando's first-round series. The 27-year-old was spectacular in the Play-In Tournament loss to Philadelphia on Wednesday, erupting for 34 points on 10-for-16 shooting. With Orlando now starting their official playoff run against Detroit, Bane should step back into his usual heavy workload on the wing.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Drops 34 points in loss
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Bane supplied 34 points (10-16 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 10-11 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block across 40 minutes in Wednesday's 109-97 loss to the 76ers in the Play-In Tournament.
Bane was a bright spot for the Magic, turning in an extremely efficient performance en route to a game-high 34 points while Paolo Banchero struggled. Including the regular season, Bane has reached the 30-point threshold 13 times on the campaign. The 27-year-old swingman will aim to remain productive in Friday's win-or-go-home Play-In Tournament game against the Hornets, who are coming off an overtime win over the Heat on Tuesday.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Limited in crucial loss
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Bane provided eight points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 18 minutes during Sunday's 113-108 loss to the Celtics.
Bane was limited to just 18 minutes, closing the regular season with a disappointing effort. It's fair to assume that Orlando was hoping to preserve Bane for the postseason, although plans changed when Boston took charge during the third quarter. Orlando will now face Philadelphia, with the winner securing a playoff spot against Boston.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Notches 27 points in win
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Bane finished Sunday's 112-108 victory over New Orleans with 27 points (8-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 8-11 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes.
Bane helped the Magic improve to 42-36 on the season. Across 78 appearances, Bane is on track to finish as a third-round value in nine-category formats with 20.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.1 three-pointers in 34.1 minutes per contest.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Strong stat line in win
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Bane amassed 27 points (8-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and three steals over 33 minutes during Friday's 138-127 win over Dallas.
Paolo Banchero didn't have his best performance Friday, but Bane was one of several players who stepped up offensively to carry the Magic in a game where Cooper Flagg scored 51 points for the Mavs. Bane seems to be getting into a groove with the playoffs right around the corner, and he's now scored 20-plus points in three of his last five appearances. He's also been locked in from deep, and this was his fifth straight game in which he drained multiple threes after being limited to just one three-pointer made in a three-game stretch between March 21 and March 24.
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Magic's Desmond Bane: Productive in win Thursday
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Bane amassed 23 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT) and six assists over 35 minutes during Thursday's 121-117 win over Sacramento.
Bane was coming off three straight games in which he couldn't reach the 20-point mark, but he bounced back admirably in this one with a strong shooting performance that also saw him drain three three-pointers. Bane has scored at least 15 points in 11 of his last 12 appearances, and his role as the Magic's No. 2 option behind Paolo Banchero is pretty much set in stone, giving him a solid floor in most slates.
