The Orlando Magic sent shockwaves through the NBA world on Sunday morning when they swapped an exorbitant number of first-round picks, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Cole Anthony, for fringe All-Star swingman Desmond Bane.

NBA Draft Trade News Surfaces During Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Kevin Durant reposts a comedic take on Desmond Bane setting foot in the Orlando Magic's facilities following trade.

The Orlando Magic have one of the best young rosters in the NBA. On Sunday, the team made a major upgraded by acquiring Desmond Bane (via the Memphis Grizzlies

Indeed, White and Bane are comparable players, with Bane clearly having more value. He is only 26, while White is 30, and Bane's averages of 19.2 points, 5.3 assists and 6.1 rebounds (48.4% shooting, 39.2% from the 3-point line) are better than White's (16.4, 4.8, 4.5, 44.2%/38.4%).

The Memphis Grizzlies added four first-round picks and a swap in the Desmond Bane trade with the Orlando Magic.

While the first day of NBA free agency is typically filled with activity, there's belief around the league that the 2025 NBA draft will be the most hectic time of the offseason.

Raptors Predicted to Make NBA Draft Trade After Kevin Durant News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Raptors finished the 2024-25 regular season with a 30-52 record and missed the playoffs for the fourth time in the past five seasons. However, despite their team struggles, the future may be looking brighter in Toronto.

Orlando is sending four first-round picks to Memphis for the star guard. The post NBA Offseason Begins During Finals As Magic Trade Huge Package For Bane appeared first on Front Office Sports.