The Memphis Grizzlies have traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell\u2011Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first\u2011round picks\u2014including the No.\u202f16 selection in the 2025 NBA Draft\u2014and a pick\u2011swap, according to Shams Charania .<\/p>\n
In addition, the Grizzlies will receive Phoenix\u2019s 2026 first\u2011round pick, along with Orlando\u2019s unprotected first\u2011rounders in 2028 and 2030. A pick\u2011swap in 2029\u2014with protections yet to be specified in favor of the Magic\u2014is also included.<\/p>\n
Orlando, clearly going \u201cAll\u2011In,\u201d acquires a proven sharpshooter to fill the shooting\u2011guard role. The team\u2019s biggest weakness\u2014a lack of consistent three\u2011point accuracy\u2014will be addressed by Bane, one of the league\u2019s top volume shooters. His presence should nicely complement the Banchero\u2011Wagner pairing.<\/p>\n
The trade also works well for Memphis, who originally drafted Bane out of TCU with the final pick of the first round in 2020.<\/p>\n
In the coming days\u2014especially after the 2025 Draft\u2014we\u2019ll learn more about both teams\u2019 strategies. One big question remains: does the deal still include Ja Morant?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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