Magic's Desmond Bane hit with hefty fine for launching ball at Knicks' OG Anunoby in wild moment

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Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane has been hit with a hefty fine for launching the ball at New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby during the team’s 106-100 loss to the Knicks on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. 

Bane, in addition to being assessed a technical foul in the moment, was fined $35,000, the NBA announced in a press release. 

The 27-year-old was fined for "throwing the ball with force at an opponent in an unsportsmanlike manner."

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New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby, left, and Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane, right, got into an altercation during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York, New York, on Dec. 7, 2025. (John Munson/AP Photo)

The incident occurred in the fourth quarter, when Anunoby was going up for a fast break layup while surrounded by three Magic defenders. The ball was swatted out of his hands as he went to gather for the layup and tumbled over. 

Bane, who was trailing the play, picked up the loose ball and in one swift motion launched it at Anunoby, who was still on the ground. The Knicks forward took exception to being drilled with the ball, and got up and pushed Bane. 

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New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby, left, and Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane, right, get into an altercation during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in New York.  (AP Photo/John Munson)

After the Knicks’ victory, Bane and Anunoby appeared to hash things out on the floor and hugged. 

It is the second incident this season in which Bane has thrown a ball at an opponent. In the