BREAKING: Grizzlies Send Desmond Bane to Magic in Blockbuster Deal for KCP, Cole Anthony, Four Unprotected First‑Round Picks & a Pick Swap — Trade Season Is Officially On Fire
In a seismic opening salvo to this summer’s NBA trade market, the Memphis Grizzlies have agreed to send sharpshooting wing Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, acquiring in return veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell‑Pope, dynamic young guard Cole Anthony, four unprotected first‑round draft picks, and a 2029 first‑round pick swap, league sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania.
This deal represents a daring pivot for both franchises: Orlando adds one of the league’s premier 3‑and‑D wings, while Memphis clears the way to amass future assets and recalibrate around star guard Ja Morant’s prime.
What Orlando Gets: A Title‑Ready Shooter
Desmond Bane’s Offensive Firepower
Last season, Bane averaged 21.7 points on an efficient 50/42/87 shooting split. His catch‑and‑shoot prowess (43% on open looks beyond the arc) and elite off‑ball movement instantly upgrade a Magic offense that ranked just 24th in 3‑point accuracy in 2024‑25.
Defensive Versatility
At 6’5″ with a 7’0″ wingspan, Bane can step up to guard multiple positions and has repeatedly shown the ability to disrupt opposing backcourts, fitting seamlessly into coach Jamahl Mosley’s switch‑heavy schemes.
Playoff Push
With Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and a now‑reinforced supporting cast, Orlando is staking its claim as a dark‑horse contender in a wide‑open Eastern Conference.
