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Sunday's shocking deal has ramifications far beyond Orlando and Memphis -- including the Kevin Durant trade saga.
The NBA Finals might still be happening, but the offseason is starting to kick into gear with the first blockbuster of the summer.
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The Orlando Magic have acquired Desmond Bane from Memphis in a deal that sends Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and draft capital to the Grizzlies.
Orlando receives: Desmond Bane Memphis receives: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, the No. 16 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, a 2026 pick swap (the highest spot of the Magic, Suns, and Wizards), two more unprotected first round picks (2028 and 2030), and a 2029 first-round pick with Orlando.
Hallelujah, the rebuild is over. No, seriously, this time, it’s really over. It’s finally, officially, historically, euphorically, dramatically, emphatically over. After a dozen years of painful rebuilding and an endless pursuit of acquiring draft capital,
Por TIM REYNOLDSEl Magic de Orlando quería encontrar alguien que tirara y anotara este verano. Desmond Bane fue su respuesta, y el primer gran movimiento del verano de la NBA —antes de
Orlando is acquiring standout Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks and a first-round pick swap, according to multiple reports. That includes the No. 16 overall pick in this year’s draft, per The Athletic.
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With all due respect to Desmond Bane, four first round picks along with two rotational level players would appear to be a lot for a player who has never made an All-Star team. Som