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The Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies agreed to the first blockbuster trade of the NBA offseason, and it has some effects on the Indiana Pacers.
The Memphis Grizzlies added four first-round picks and a swap in the Desmond Bane blockbuster trade with the Orlando Magic.
The regrouping Memphis Grizzlies are in an interesting position after being swept from the postseason. Ja Morant figuring out the Oklahoma City Thunder before getting undercut by Lu Dort provided a little comfort going into the summer break.
While stacking draft capital is a rebuilding type of move, the Grizzlies don't want to deal Morant or Jackson, via ESPN's Tim Bontemps. Morant is under contract through 2028, but Jackson is scheduled to hit free agency next summer, and the Grizzlies have already decided they want to extend him.
The Orlando Magic shocked the NBA world by trading for Desmond Bane on Sunday, sending Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks, and one first-round pick swap to the Memphis Grizzlies for the sharpshooting guard.
The Memphis Grizzlies could look to bring back Marvin Bagley III to strengthen the frontcourt depth while Zach Edey recovers from ankle surgery.
The Grizzlies are going after second-tier stars in the NBA trade market and Deni Avdija has emerged as a top target, per sources.
The New York Knicks have a few potential candidates to interview for their head coach position. Among those is former Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkin