The Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies tipped off the 2025 NBA offseason trade season by engaging in a blockbuster trade involving Desmond Bane, who will move to the Eastern Conference. The Grizzlies received Kentavious Caldwell-Pope as the main centerpiece in exchange.
Here are the full trade details reported first by Shams Charania:
Magic receive:
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Grizzlies recieve
- Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
- Cole Anthony
- No. 16 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft
- Phoenix’s first-round pick in 2026,
- Magic 2028 unprotected first-rounder
- 2029 pick-swap
- 2030 unprotected first
The Magic have been one of the worst jump-shooting teams in the NBA for multiple seasons. Bane, a career 41.0% 3-point shooter, resolves this issue. He is coming off a 39.2% 3-point shooting season, averaging 19.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists.
He’s one of the better fits next to a core of Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, owing to their offensive limitations.
Meanwhile, the Grizzlies add a much-needed veteran presence in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. They also needed defensive depth in the backcourt next to Ja Morant. Caldwell-Pope will fill their need for a point of attack presence. The Grizzlies also benefit heavily from adding four firsts over the next four years, which is significant if they wish to retool and add another star or enter a rebuild.
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