Desmond Bane has officially been traded to the Orlando Magic. The details of the trade include Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four first-round picks, and a pick swap going to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for the shooting guard. This trade has already made plenty of headlines and become the subject of debate surrounding the value of a player like Desmond Bane. Many NBA peers feel the Magic overpaid by sending four first-round picks to the Grizzlies.
Others believe it’s exactly what Orlando needed to upgrade their offense. As for Memphis, there’s growing speculation about the direction of their franchise. Especially since Bane had been a key part of their core for the past five seasons. All in all, this trade marks the first major NBA deal of the summer and could signal a very busy offseason ahead for the Association.
