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The Memphis Grizzlies got a massive haul in yesterday’s trade of Desmond Bane. The bigger question is what the trade means for the Grizzlies this season and the future.

Drew Hill writes, “In times of tumult, Bane felt like the rock of the Grizzlies’ locker room. He was the voice of reason within the media, and he wore it as a badge of honor.”

The Grizzlies will receive Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, a first-round pick swap and four unprotected first-round picks. The picks are for 2025, 2026, 2028 and 2030. A first-round pick swap in 2029 is also top-two protected.

With one week to go before the NBA draft, prospects are wrapping up workouts, and trade ideas are being discussed among front offices.

The Memphis Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks and one first-round

Trading Desmond Bane has drastically shifted roster construction and the future outlook on the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic shocked the NBA world with some massive trade news earlier in the day. Orlando acquired guard Desmond Bane from the Grizzlies in a blockbuster deal, breaking up the core group in Memphis.

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant defended his city against Stephen A. Smith's safety concerns, declaring his intention to remain while questioning negative media narratives.