Desmond Bane played 26 minutes in Friday’s exhibition against Miami, accounting for 19 points (8-of-14 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), four rebounds, seven assists, one steal, two blocks, and two 3-pointers.
Bane dished out a team-high seven assists on Friday, a category he made strides in last season despite being limited to 42 games. He accounted for at least seven assists in 13 games in 2023-24, four more than the season prior. Of course, it’s important to note that Memphis only had Ja Morant for nine games, which freed up additional playmaking opportunities for Bane when on the floor. If Bane can keep the assist production (5.5 per game last season) consistent, he should have no problem providing top-50 fantasy value, if not better.