Why was Desmond Bane fined?
He was fined for throwing a basketball at OG Anunoby in an unsportsmanlike manner.
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Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane was fined $35,000 by the NBA for throwing a basketball at New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby during a game on December 7, 2025. The incident, deemed unsportsmanlike, resulted in a technical foul and added te...
The incident occurred with 6:13 remaining in the fourth quarter. After a play where Anunoby was knocked out of bounds, Bane picked up the ball and threw it forcefully at Anunoby while he was on the ground. This action led to a brief altercation between the players before they were separated.
This isn't the first time Bane has faced scrutiny for similar behavior. Earlier in the season, during a game against the Atlanta Hawks, Bane was ejected for a flagrant foul and subsequent technical foul after throwing the ball down at Onyeka Okongwu. These repeated instances raise concerns about Bane's on-court conduct and sportsmanship.
The Knicks ultimately won the game 106-100, with Jalen Brunson leading the team with 30 points. Anunoby contributed 21 points and 7 rebounds. For the Magic, Suggs scored 17 points, and Banchero added 16, though Wagner's early ankle injury was a significant blow to the team.
He was fined for throwing a basketball at OG Anunoby in an unsportsmanlike manner.
$35,000.
No, he was previously ejected for a similar incident against the Atlanta Hawks.
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