NBA: Magic Guard Desmond Bane fined $25K for hurling ball into stands

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane was fined $25,000 on Thursday for forcefully throwing the game ball into the stands after his team's 110-109 road victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.

The incident occurred following LeBron James’ missed turnaround three-point attempt at the buzzer on Tuesday. Bane hurled the ball to the far end of the court, where it deflected off the shot clock and struck spectators seated along the baseline.

Bane, 27, is averaging 20.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists over 57 games—all starts—in his first season with the Magic. He was acquired last June in a blockbuster trade with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Earlier on Thursday, the NBA issued a similar $25,000 fine to Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards for the same offense. Edwards’ throw from the far foul line at the start of halftime appeared to hit a security official in the head.

Bane previously received a $35,000 fine in December for throwing the ball at New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby during a game.

-Field Level Media/Reuters