The Orlando Magic traded a massive haul of draft capital to land Desmond Bane, but the front office capped itself out for a roster that may not be good enough to win the championship. Orlando has a bit of breathing room this season, but will be over the second apron when Paolo Banchero’s extension kicks in next summer. Bane feels like the perfect fit, but does he make the Magic a legit title challenger?
The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie was skeptical on his Game Theory podcast. Orlando has four players making over $32 million in the 2026-27 season.