Desmond Bane Makes Confident 8-Word Assertion With Orlando Magic Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

The first domino has fallen, and it was a surprise. The Memphis Grizzlies sent Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for Kenatvious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and FOUR unprotected first-round picks as well as one lightly protected pick swap.

Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman spoke with the media for the first time Monday since Sunday’s blockbuster trade with Memphis. “The guy is almost the player you

Just when you think it's a Finals off day and things might be a little slow, you wake up on Father's Day to the breaking report that the Memphis Grizzlies have traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope,

With one week to go before the NBA draft, prospects are wrapping up workouts, and trade ideas are being discussed among front offices.

With the conclusion of the NBA Finals comes the start of the trade season, and while a new champion has yet to be crowned, there has already been a shakeup in The Association. Here are the latest trades in the NBA with grades on the biggest ones from yours truly: June 15: Magic acquire Desmond Bane Grizzlies receive: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope,

Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant has seen a lot of roster turnover in his six NBA seasons. Watching the Grizzlies trade backcourt mate Desmond Bane may be the most surprising yet. The Grizzlies traded Bane on June 15, acquiring guards Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four unprotected first-round picks from the Orlando Magic.