Hoop DossierDesmond Bane
Orlando Magic · Guard · 6′6″ 215 lb · age 28 · TCU · 7th season
Availability
Next game Wed, Oct 28 at TOR. The injury report for it appears the day before.
Season form
3 games this seasonStarts 3 of 3 games · 4th on ORL in minutes · Core role
Bars: minutes in his last 3 games · numbers: points
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
27 items · 6 sources this season- Podcast Locked On Magic host · Report ·
Desmond Bane scored 22 points, hit several key shots, and made four threes.
“BREAKTHROUGH: Orlando Magic's Franz Wagner DELIVERS in Madison Square Garden | Magic FIND identity” at 9:19 · listen ↗
- X Jason Beede (@therealBeede) · Report ·
The #Magic are starting Jase Richardson, Jalen Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. at New York tonight.
- Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Analysis · around the league
Tristan da Silva came off the bench and shot whenever he touched the ball; he and Desmond Bane shot with no hesitation. A host thinks the old shot profile under Mosley (a prior coach) may have been the problem, while noting this is one game of evidence.
“The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” at 39:37 · listen ↗
- Podcast Philip Rossman (Locked On Magic) (reported), via Locked On NBA · Relayed report · around the league
Orlando shot 8-of-39 from three despite getting the looks it wanted. Desmond Bane went 1-of-9. Rossman said the Magic got frustrated and gave up on what they were running, and that they went winless on the homestand.
“BEST NBA NIGHT EVER! YOU HAD TO BE THERE!” at 27:52 · listen ↗
also reported by Locked On Magic host
- Podcast The Mismatch host · Report · around the league
Jerome's total was the third-most points in a Memphis Grizzlies game, behind only Ja Morant and Desmond Bane.
“The Return of Loves and Loathes. Plus: A Historic Thursday Night.” at 12:53 · listen ↗
- Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily · 2 points ·
- Andrew thinks a coaching change was needed in Orlando, implying Sweeney is new. He suggests that having da Silva and Bane take a ton of threes could create space for Paolo. at 12:09
- Tristan da Silva was at 19.7 per 100 in preseason. at 13:09
“BIG NBA Questions: Slam N Jam LIVE!” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Magic host · Report ·
Desmond Bane, whom the host describes as brought in to be the volume three-point shooter, went 1-for-9 from three; the host later cites 2-for-11 shooting overall.
“WARNING SIGNS: Orlando Magic struggle to PIECE team together, fall to 0-2 in opening homestand” at 17:54 · listen ↗
- X Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) · Report ·
Hard to imagine Desmond Bane has ever played a worse game. He's 2-11, 1-9 from 3 and just fouled out with 10:31 to play in the 4th.
- X Jason Beede (@therealBeede) · Report ·
Here was Anthony Black (right ankle sprain) getting up some shots alongside Desmond Bane and Paolo Banchero at #Magic shootaround: Later, as the media were exiting the gym, Black was starting to play 3-on-3 with Jevon Carter, Colin Castleton, Alex Morales and some team staffers.
- Podcast Locked On Magic · 2 points ·
- Desmond Bane went 3-for-10 from three and missed open shots. The host disliked a stretch in the second quarter when he took three threes. at 15:47
- The host predicts Desmond Bane will shoot around 40% from three, especially in this offense. at 15:54
“PRESSURE: Orlando Magic seeking IDENTITY after opening night loss” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Magic · 2 points ·
- Desmond Bane (reported): Desmond Bane said after the game, as paraphrased by the host, that instead of breaking apart as they might have last year, the team came together and responded in the third quarter. at 8:22
- The Magic shot 13 for 40 from three. Franz Wagner was 2 for 8 and Bane was 3 for 10. The host suggests there may have been some settling for threes. at 25:06
“QUESTIONS: Orlando Magic DEFENSE falters in season opener | What is SUSTAINABLE and CORRECTIBLE?” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Magic host · Analysis ·
Host says that even last year the Magic were still about a.500 team, with Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane as their lead players.
“BOLD PREDICTIONS: Why the Orlando Magic are POISED for success this season” at 6:20 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Magic · 3 points ·
- The host says Desmond Bane was due for a burst game, having done little in the first few preseason games. at 4:21
- New actions: Wagner runs dribble handoffs to Paolo Banchero going downhill, and the team runs Spain pick-and-rolls with Jalen Suggs and Desmond Bane, one popping to the three-point line. at 14:53
- Desmond Bane (quoted): Desmond Bane, who the host says wouldn't name a team identity last year, said: 'we are developing identity. We have an identity.' at 26:11
“PRESEASON FINALE: Orlando Magic SHOW potential and pitfalls in WIN over Miami Heat” · listen ↗
- Podcast Philip Rossman-Reich, Locked On Magic · Report ·
Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane lineups have not really been seen yet, and neither has the actual bench lineup.
“LAST CHANCE: What is left to LEARN for the Orlando Magic in their last preseason game?” at 7:42 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Magic host · Report ·
Desmond Bane took his fewest threes per game since his rookie year last season, and the team took fewer threes than in 2025 despite adding him.
“BREAKTHROUGH? Can Orlando Magic and Tristan da Silva FINALLY give the team 3-point competence?” at 5:29 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Magic · 2 points ·
- The host said the thesis of the Magic's offseason was that the starting lineup of Suggs, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr is one of the league's best. at 2:49
- Host prediction: the 10-man rotation won't last. He expects one of Paolo Banchero or Wagner on the floor at all times, and two of Banchero, Wagner, Suggs and Bane on the floor for most minutes. at 25:30
“WHOLE AGAIN: Orlando Magic dominate as Jalen Suggs' return brings Picture into FOCUS” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Magic · 2 points ·
- The host notes that in the same summer the Magic gave Paolo Banchero a max contract and went for Desmond Bane. He calls the whole gambit a bet that Banchero is an all-NBA player. at 5:41
- The host says the Magic missing Desmond Bane was probably a bigger deal against Cleveland because they were also without Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black. He says Bane has played one game. No reason for Bane's absence is given. at 15:16
“CHECKUP: Where the Orlando Magic STAND at preseason's midpoint | What the Magic have left to PROVE” · listen ↗
- X Jason Beede (@therealBeede) · Report ·
Sean Sweeney said it’s scheduled rest for Desmond Bane who is “doing great.” Sweeney said they wanted to give him the night off. The #Magic will start Jase Richardson, Tristan da Silva, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. at Cleveland, Sweeney said.
- X Jason Beede (@therealBeede) · Report ·
#Magic coach Sean Sweeney told @Josh_Cohen_NBA pre-game in Cleveland that Desmond Bane (rest), Jalen Suggs (illness), Anthony Black (right ankle sprain) and Jonathan Isaac (personal reasons) are all OUT for tonight’s preseason game against the Cavaliers.
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | @NYK W | 35 min | 22 pts | 6 reb | 2 ast | 4 3PM |
| Oct 23 | MIN L | 27 min | 5 pts | 2 reb | 0 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 21 | ATL L | 33 min | 18 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 91 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3 | @DET L | 38 min | 16 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
| May 1 | DET L | 38 min | 17 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 29 | @DET L | 34 min | 18 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 4 3PM |
| Apr 27 | DET W | 37 min | 22 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 5 3PM |
| Apr 25 | DET W | 38 min | 25 pts | 7 reb | 0 ast | 7 3PM |
| Apr 22 | @DET L | 34 min | 12 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 19 | @DET W | 35 min | 17 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 17 | CHA W | 35 min | 13 pts | 7 reb | 0 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 15 | @PHI L | 40 min | 34 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 4 3PM |
| Apr 12 | @BOS L | 18 min | 8 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 10 | @CHI W | 17 min | 2 pts | 1 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Apr 8 | MIN W | 30 min | 18 pts | 4 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 6 | DET W | 32 min | 25 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 4 3PM |
| Apr 5 | @NOP W | 34 min | 27 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 3 | @DAL W | 33 min | 27 pts | 7 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 1 | ATL L | 30 min | 14 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 31 | PHX W | 37 min | 21 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 29 | @TOR L | 27 min | 17 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 26 | SAC W | 35 min | 23 pts | 0 reb | 6 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 24 | @CLE L | 36 min | 17 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 23 | IND L | 32 min | 17 pts | 6 reb | 7 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 21 | LAL L | 38 min | 12 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 19 | @CHA L | 26 min | 24 pts | 7 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 17 | OKC L | 36 min | 16 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 4 3PM |
| Mar 16 | @ATL L | 31 min | 18 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 14 | @MIA W | 35 min | 21 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 12 | WAS W | 42 min | 22 pts | 1 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 11 | CLE W | 36 min | 35 pts | 6 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 8 | @MIL W | 30 min | 18 pts | 5 reb | 9 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 7 | @MIN W | 33 min | 30 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Mar 5 | DAL W | 38 min | 14 pts | 8 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 3 | WAS W | 33 min | 25 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 1 | DET L | 38 min | 17 pts | 4 reb | 7 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 26 | HOU L | 38 min | 30 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 6 3PM |
| Feb 24 | @LAL W | 36 min | 22 pts | 1 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 22 | @LAC W | 32 min | 36 pts | 5 reb | 1 ast | 4 3PM |
| Feb 21 | @PHX L | 40 min | 34 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 5 3PM |
| Feb 19 | @SAC W | 32 min | 17 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 11 | MIL L | 39 min | 31 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 8 3PM |
| Feb 9 | MIL W | 31 min | 25 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 7 | UTA W | 36 min | 22 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 5 | BKN W | 32 min | 23 pts | 3 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 3 | @OKC L | 22 min | 7 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 1 | @SAS L | 37 min | 25 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 30 | TOR W | 36 min | 32 pts | 1 reb | 2 ast | 7 3PM |
| Jan 28 | @MIA W | 37 min | 23 pts | 1 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 26 | @CLE L | 38 min | 19 pts | 4 reb | 0 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 24 | CLE L | 38 min | 20 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 22 | CHA L | 32 min | 21 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 18 | @MEM L | 37 min | 11 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 15 | MEM W | 34 min | 13 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 11 | NOP W | 35 min | 27 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 9 | PHI L | 38 min | 23 pts | 5 reb | 5 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 7 | @BKN W | 35 min | 9 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 6 | @WAS L | 24 min | 15 pts | 2 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 4 | IND W | 37 min | 31 pts | 6 reb | 6 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 2 | @CHI L | 38 min | 14 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 3 3PM |
| Dec 31 | @IND W | 33 min | 18 pts | 7 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 29 | @TOR L | 30 min | 18 pts | 6 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 27 | DEN W | 38 min | 24 pts | 1 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 26 | CHA L | 33 min | 15 pts | 10 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 23 | @POR W | 36 min | 23 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 22 | @GSW L | 33 min | 20 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 20 | @UTA W | 39 min | 32 pts | 6 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Dec 18 | @DEN L | 36 min | 6 pts | 2 reb | 8 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 13 | NYK L | 37 min | 18 pts | 6 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 9 | MIA W | 38 min | 37 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 6 3PM |
| Dec 7 | @NYK L | 34 min | 16 pts | 6 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 5 | MIA W | 33 min | 5 pts | 0 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Dec 3 | SAS L | 38 min | 14 pts | 3 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 1 | CHI W | 34 min | 37 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 28 | @DET W | 39 min | 37 pts | 8 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 25 | @PHI W | 29 min | 15 pts | 2 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 23 | @BOS L | 29 min | 18 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 22 | NYK W | 32 min | 27 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 20 | LAC W | 31 min | 15 pts | 7 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 18 | GSW W | 39 min | 23 pts | 6 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 16 | @HOU L | 44 min | 26 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 14 | BKN W | 40 min | 19 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 12 | @NYK W | 34 min | 22 pts | 6 reb | 8 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 10 | POR W | 33 min | 22 pts | 3 reb | 7 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 9 | BOS L | 35 min | 9 pts | 5 reb | 6 ast | 0 3PM |
| Nov 7 | BOS W | 36 min | 22 pts | 6 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 4 | @ATL L | 23 min | 9 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 1 | @WAS W | 20 min | 5 pts | 0 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 30 | @CHA W | 28 min | 9 pts | 4 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 29 | @DET L | 31 min | 12 pts | 5 reb | 2 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 27 | @PHI L | 34 min | 24 pts | 3 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Oct 25 | CHI L | 31 min | 14 pts | 5 reb | 3 ast | 0 3PM |
| Oct 24 | ATL L | 33 min | 15 pts | 7 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 22 | MIA W | 33 min | 23 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 3 3PM |
How his numbers change by situation, with four seasons of history →
Predictions about him
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- Waiting Philip Rossman-Reich: Desmond Bane will shoot about 40% from three this season.
2026-10-23 · Podcast · by 2027-04-12 Flag