- Orlando acquire Desmond Bane from Memphis in major multi-asset deal
- Magic send Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and 4 draft picks in exchange
- Florida team adds elite shooter to improve league-worst 3-point percentage
Key Takeaways:
A major deal was made in the NBA, despite the current season still not being over. Orlando, however, demonstrated ambition for the future. The Magic acquired one of Memphis’ top players, bringing in Desmond Bane while giving up Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four future draft picks and one pick swap in return.
BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks and one first-round pick swap, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/UcQnmHbgZb
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With this move, the Florida team adds a serious scorer to combine with Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, while also aiming to solve its long-standing issues with long-range shooting.
In the concluded season, the Magic were the worst team in the league in 3-point accuracy with just 31.8%. In Bane, however, they acquire a player who has hit over 800 shots from beyond the arc in five seasons at a 40% success rate. What’s more, he shoots over 43% on catch-and-shoot attempts.
The guard averaged 19.2 points during the past campaign for the Grizzlies, adding 6.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 69 games. He has a long-term contract that will keep him in Florida until the summer of 2029.