Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Magic Acquire Bane From Grizzlies in Trade Deal
The Orlando Magic, a basketball team, traded for Desmond Bane to help them score more points.
To get him, they gave the Memphis Grizzlies two players and four future draft picks.
Bane is good at shooting three-pointers, which the Magic needed because they weren't very good at it last season.
This trade is expected to help the Magic become a better team.
Meanwhile, the Grizzlies, who had a tough season, are rebuilding their team by getting new players and picks.
The Orlando Magic traded for Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Magic sent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and four first-round picks to Memphis.
Bane averaged 19.2 points and 39% from three-pointers last season.
The Magic aimed to improve their scoring and shooting capabilities.
Memphis restructured following a first-round playoff sweep and coach change.
- Who
- The Orlando Magic acquired Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies.
- What
- The Orlando Magic traded for Desmond Bane.
- When
- The trade occurred before the official start of the NBA summer.
- Where
- The trade involved the Orlando Magic and the Memphis Grizzlies.
- Why
- The Magic needed improved shooting and scoring.
Memphis Grizzlies' Perspective
Orlando Magic's Perspective
Team Rebuilding vs. Team Improvement
Memphis Grizzlies' Perspective
Memphis decided to restructure its team.
Orlando Magic's Perspective
Orlando Magic wanted to improve shooting.
- Teams Involved
- Orlando Magic, Memphis Grizzlies
- Magic Received
- Desmond Bane
- Grizzlies Received
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and four first-round picks
- Bane's PPG
- 19.2
- Bane's 3-point %
- 39%
- Magic's 3-point rank
- Last in NBA