Desmond Bane spent his first five seasons in Memphis playing for the Grizzlies before being traded to the Orlando Magic this summer. He was recognized as a franchise staple after solidifying himself as the starting shooting guard during his second season, including arguably being their best player in their only series win in the 2022 playoffs.
However, mostly due to the NBA's hard cap rules, Bane became the player most likely to be traded after a disappointing end to last season for the team. With his status as a non-All-Star and being clearly third in the pecking order after Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.