According to "ESPN" Charania broke the news on the 15th, the NBA Grizzlies willDesmond Bain(Desmond Bane) traded to the Magic for as many as four first-round picks, a first-round swap, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony.
The Grizzlies made a blockbuster trade with the Magic, including Bane (left) and four first-round picks
Approaching the age of 27BainHe and Ja Morant were originally regarded as the cornerstones of the team, and although he was not selected to the NBA All-Star Game in his career, the Grizzlies still signed him to a five-year, $207 million contract extension in 2023 last seasonBainHe averaged 23.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 1.0 steals per game, shooting 38.1% from three-point rangeBainWith 17.8 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.8 assists, his arrival will significantly boost the Magic's firepower.
The Magic offered a lot of money in exchange for Barn's signing, and the four first-round picks included the 16th pick in the 2025 first round that originally belonged to the Grizzlies, and the 2026 Suns first-round pick, plus the Magic's 2028 and 2030 first-round picks, as well as a slightly protected 2029 first-round swap. In addition, both Cardwell Pop and Anthony, who serve as salary packages, have contracts guaranteed until next season, while Cadwell Pop has a player option for the 2026-27 season and Anthony has a team option.