The Orlando Magic had recently been considered a possible destination for Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole. He’d reportedly connect well with members of the Magic, and he could fit as a potential backcourt focal point alongside Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner . But with the Magic now acquiring Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies—a premier 3u2011andu2011D wing—their pursuit of Poole sharply diminishes.
Shams Charania of ESPN broke the news of the trade yesterday.
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.