US EditionDesmond Bane Traded to Magic in Major Deal with Grizzlies
ORANGE COUNTY, FLORIDA, JUN 15 – The Orlando Magic acquired sharpshooter Desmond Bane to improve their offense, trading four unprotected first-round picks and players to the Memphis Grizzlies for a rebuild haul.
- On June 15, 2025, the Memphis Grizzlies sent Desmond Bane to Orlando in a deal that brought multiple players and first-round draft picks in return.
- The trade occurred as Memphis sought roster changes after firing coach Taylor Jenkins and facing playoff struggles in recent seasons.
- Orlando acquired 26-year-old sharpshooter Desmond Bane, who averaged 19.2 points and 5.3 assists last season, while Memphis received Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, a package of four unprotected first-round selections, and a first-round pick swap.
- Bane's salary cap hit starts at $36.7 million for 2025-26 and increases yearly, and Memphis' GM Zach Kleiman confirmed they are not trading Ja Morant amid these moves.
- This deal positions Orlando with a key scoring asset aiming to improve playoff results, while Memphis gains flexibility for a potential rebuild and future roster adjustments.
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Q: Saw the Desmond Bane trade for Memphis rebuilding with multiple first-round draft picks. As Tyler Herro is similar talent as a borderline All-Star player, would the Heat consider a similar trade, to trade Herro to rebuild? – Fred, Royal Palm Bach. A: First there are some subtle differences. Foremost, Desmond Bane was no more than a third wheel for the Grizzlies, behind Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., with ample options currently on Memphis’ …
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