The Memphis Grizzlies did something strange when they traded Desmond Bane on Sunday. Obviously, the deal itself was unusual. Rarely do teams ostensibly planning to contend trade away 27-year-old core players.

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.

The Orlando Magic are acquiring Desmond Bane from Memphis in a deal that sends Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and draft capital to the Grizzlies, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement.

Just when you think it's a Finals off day and things might be a little slow, you wake up on Father's Day to the breaking report that the Memphis Grizzlies have traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope,

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

Our first trade of the NBA offseason as officially occurred. Reported by ESPN lead insider Shams Charania, the Orlando Magic have traded Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks, and one first-round pick swap for Desmond Bane.

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