Overview

• Orlando traded Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four unprotected first-round picks to Memphis in exchange for Desmond Bane.
• Bane averaged 19.2 points per game over 69 appearances in the 2024-25 season and owns a career three-point percentage above 41%.
• General Manager Jeff Weltman praised Bane’s shooting, basketball IQ and character as vital assets for the team’s growth.
• The Magic hope Bane will remedy their league-worst three-point accuracy by joining the rotation as a top perimeter threat.
• Team executives view the trade as a key step toward elevating Orlando into Eastern Conference title contention.