The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price.

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ORLANDO, Fla. — The Magic traded away the 16th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft as part of the trade that brought guard Desmond Bane to Orlando from Memphis on June 15, but they still have picks available ...