Magic Acquire Desmond Bane in Blockbuster Trade

The Memphis Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks, and a first-round pick swap. This move signals a possible rebuild for Memphis, with league insiders speculating about the futures of Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., although the Grizzlies are reportedly not actively seeking to trade them. For Orlando, Bane’s arrival addresses a major need for perimeter shooting and offensive creation, with expectations that he will help the Magic contend in the Eastern Conference. The trade highlights a trend of young teams sacrificing draft capital to acquire established talent. Critics question whether Orlando gave up too much, but team executives are confident that Bane, Paolo Banchero, and Franz Wagner form a strong young core. Both teams now face crucial offseasons, with Orlando aiming for a deeper playoff run and Memphis considering further changes.