Overview

• Memphis sent 26-year-old guard Desmond Bane to Orlando in exchange for veterans Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony.
• The Grizzlies secured the No. 16 pick in 2025, Phoenix’s 2026 first-round pick, Orlando’s unprotected selections in 2028 and 2030, plus a lightly protected 2029 swap.
• Bane averaged 19.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists last season and owns a 41 percent career three-point shooting mark.
• Bane is expected to slot alongside Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs in Orlando’s backcourt rotation.
• Analysts suggest Memphis may explore further roster changes involving Ja Morant or Jaren Jackson Jr. as part of its ongoing rebuild.