EspnNet

As a data-driven analyst who's seen too many teams crumble under financial pressure, I break down Orlando's high-stakes trade for Desmond Bane. The Magic's league-worst spacing gets an instant boost, but with Paolo Banchero's max extension looming in 2026, this roster has exactly one season to prove its worth before facing inevitable dismantling. Through shot charts and cap projections, we'll examine whether this gamble makes statistical sense - and why Jonathan Isaac might still be trade bait.