The Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic kicked the trade season off on June 15 in a multi-player, multi-pick deal. Desmond Bane is headed to Orlando for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four future first-round picks and a future first-round pick swap.

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The two young teams in Memphis and Orlando Magic are on opposite ends of the NBA contender cycle. Memphis is on the downturn now after making the playoffs for four of the last five years.

Well, the first massive domino to what should be a very entertaining NBA offseason has fallen. The Memphis Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic fo

That chatter shifted to reality on Saturday, when ESPN’s Shams Charania reported a blockbuster trade: the Grizzlies are sending Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks, and one pick swap.

NBA trade winds are swirling after the latest surprise involving Desmond Bane and the Orlando Magic. Now, the Los Angeles

Some of the teams that are expected to be very active in the offseason are last year's champions, the Celtics, and potentially the Kings are they look to rebuild their roster from a frustrating finish this year that saw them move on from star De'Aaron Fox.

With the Grizzlies trading Desmond Bane, Bill Simmons is already coming up with Jaren Jackson Jr. trade ideas.