The Memphis Grizzlies traded Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, the No. 16 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the 2026 Suns first-round pick, the 2028 Magic first-round pick, the 2030 Magic first-round pick, and a 2029 first-round pick swap with Orlando.

I do not plan to criticize the Phoenix Suns for what they got in return for Kevin Durant. Not too much anyway. But it’s easy for your mind to start firing off in all sorts of different when big news drops.

The Orlando Magic made one of the boldest moves of the offseason by acquiring Desmond Bane in a blockbuster deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. The trade sent Kentavious Caldwell Pope, Cole Anthony, four first-round picks,