The Memphis Grizzlies have traded Desmond Bane to the Magic for KCP, Cole Anthony, FOUR unprotected 1st round Draft picks and a 1st Round Pick Swap

[ECA]

They’re probably banking on Anthony Black being the answer at PG

I don’t see it

Another guy that can't shoot. That's why they did the Bane trade

 

[BobbyWojak]

Bane is legit, just as good as Derrick White or Caruso.

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

That’s a pick swap that has a lot
Of convoluted shyt in it .

If im Orlando I already got two cornerstones…I’m not gonna hold them back for a 5% chance at getting a guy who might become an all star in 4 years .

The Suns and Wizards are still going to be terrible and more than likely be a top 10 pick in a better draft.

 

[ECA]

That Suns pick is technically owed to the Hornets

 

[42 Monks]

If they trade Lamelo they need to just pack up the franchise at that point

if he can't stay healthy and we're fine with admitting that, then yeah 4 firsts and a salary offramp is exactly what the convo is gonna be

why wait til he's chasing hoes around the city crashing out every 3 months like zion

 

[SchoolboyC]

The wizards technically own the suns pick tho right

Yeah that pick isn’t straight forward ownership like Shams presented

Wizards have first rights to swap with Phoenix if the Wizards pick is top 8, then Memphis will now have the rights to swap

But both the Suns & Wizards will probably be lottery anyway

 

[RubioTheCruel]

Magic clearly think they can come out of a weak East next year. Suggs has to stay healthy though

 

[Bigwhite2498]

Yeah that pick isn’t straight forward ownership like Shams presented

Wizards have first rights to swap with Phoenix if the Wizards pick is top 8, then Memphis will now have the rights to swap

But both the Suns & Wizards will probably be lottery anyway

So the pick probably isn’t going to the grizzlies then right? I’m still confused because Ik if the wizards drop to 9 then the pick goes to the Knicks or something right?

 

[THE 101]

I assume there rebuilding now and Ja is next?

Doesn’t make sense if you’re trying to win now

Pray for Ja is he get's traded to Chicago

 

[Thavoiceofthevoiceless]

So the pick probably isn’t going to the grizzlies then right?

It will. The Wizards just get first dibs on the swap.

Both teams are terrible and going to be the lottery anyways. Just a matter of where it falls.

Besides, Memphis just need teams to think that it’s that valuable to help move it.

 

[Astroslik]

One of those pics will be top 5.

Good move by Memphis

 

[number21]

paolo as the primary ballhandler is a big reason why orlando's offense never threatens a serious defense. suggs is a quality defender and athletic guard, but that offense has never built traction.

i don't even dislike suggs tbh. he just shouldn't be your lead guard the same way that a young lowry shouldn't be

Yeah. They need Paolo to become a top ten player by the latest two years to make this trade look good.

 

[Conan]

If Ja doesn't develop a jumper now he's COOKED no more Bane to carry th offensive load

Bane never carried the offensive load

fukking casuals

 

[SchoolboyC]

So the pick probably isn’t going to the grizzlies then right?

Put it like this, if those rights applied to the 2025 draft this is how it would’ve gone

6th pick - Wizards keep their pick
10th pick - Suns pick goes to Grizzlies
16th pick - Magic pick goes to Grizzlies
18th pick - Grizzlies pick goes to Hornets

Grizzlies are getting the pick but if by chance the Wizards finish in the top 8 but lower than the Suns, then they’ll get the Wizards pick

Hornets will get whichever pick is lowest

 

[iamduval]

paolo as the primary ballhandler is a big reason why orlando's offense never threatens a serious defense. suggs is a quality defender and athletic guard, but that offense has never built traction.

i don't even dislike suggs tbh. he just shouldn't be your lead guard the same way that a young lowry shouldn't be

I think we are well past the point of Paolo playing off ball in favor of a ball dominant guard. He is who he is and that’s a projected top 15 player for the foreseeable future