Magic Trade for Desmond Bane
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The Orlando Magic sent shockwaves through the NBA world on Sunday morning when they swapped an exorbitant number of first-round picks, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Cole Anthony, for fringe All-Star swingman Desmond Bane.
NBA Draft Trade News Surfaces During Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
While the first day of NBA free agency is typically filled with activity, there's belief around the league that the 2025 NBA draft will be the most hectic time of the offseason.
The Orlando Magic have one of the best young rosters in the NBA. On Sunday, the team made a major upgraded by acquiring Desmond Bane (via the Memphis Grizzlies
Indeed, White and Bane are comparable players, with Bane clearly having more value. He is only 26, while White is 30, and Bane's averages of 19.2 points, 5.3 assists and 6.1 rebounds (48.4% shooting, 39.2% from the 3-point line) are better than White's (16.4, 4.8, 4.5, 44.2%/38.4%).
The Memphis Grizzlies added four first-round picks and a swap in the Desmond Bane trade with the Orlando Magic.