On SportsCenter, Brian Windhorst joins to discuss the Memphis Grizzlies trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks and one first-round pick swap, Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder and debate who will be the New York Knicks next head coach.
In addition to Caldwell-Pope and Anthony, the Grizzlies will receive four unprotected first-round picks and one first-round pick swap. Memphis will get the No. 16 selection in the 2025 NBA Draft, a 2026 first-rounder (which originally belonged to the Phoenix Suns) and unprotected first-round picks in 2028 and 2030. The pick swap is for 2029 and will be lightly protected.
“Over his five years in the NBA, Desmond has distinguished himself as one of the elite guards in our league, and we look forward to his shooting, IQ and wide-ranging skill set in helping our team take a step forward,” Orlando president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said in a statement.
“Desmond’s character is held in high regard across the league and we believe he will fit seamlessly with our existing players both on and off the court.”
BREAKING 🚨 Desmond Bane TRADED to the Magic 🪄 'The Grizzlies are pivoting' - Windy 11
The Magic now have a new-look roster to go with their new uniforms for next season. Orlando finished 41-41 last season, which put them seventh in the standings and in the four-team play-in tournament. With this deal, the Magic bolster their chances to make an upward move in an Eastern Conference that will have some uncertainty next season.
