Desmond Bane
Coverage of Desmond Bane in the Nexus archive.
- Pelicans preparing for Summer League as Trey Murphy trade talk continues
The New Orleans Pelicans are preparing for the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas while trade speculation continues regarding forward Trey Murphy III. The team has not made significant free-agent moves and remains focused on potential trades for Murphy, with analyst Jake Madison suggesting they may need to lower their asking price to secure a deal.
- Magic offense should return in Orlando after shooting just 33% from the floor in Game 2 loss
The Orlando Magic are expected to improve their offensive performance after shooting just 33% from the floor in a Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons dominated with a 22-point third-quarter run, but the Magic's poor shooting and rebounding deficits were offset by Detroit's missed free throws. Analysts predict the Magic will rebound in Game 3, scoring over 105.5 points despite a slower-paced series.