However, according to NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith, players don’t feel safe when they travel to Memphis, which could prevent the team from reaching its full potential.

Stephen A. Smith claims players do not sign with Grizzlies in free agency due to lack of safety in Memphis, in light of Desmond Bane trade

The Memphis Grizzlies did something strange when they traded Desmond Bane on Sunday. Obviously, the deal itself was unusual. Rarely do teams ostensibly planning to contend trade away 27-year-old core players.

The Grizzlies will receive Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, a first-round pick swap and four unprotected first-round picks. The picks are for 2025, 2026, 2028 and 2030. A first-round pick swap in 2029 is also top-two protected.

The Memphis Grizzlies shocked the basketball world last Sunday with a blockbuster trade that sent starting guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. The move immediately sparked conversations about whether Memphis was entering full rebuild mode,

The Orlando Magic shocked the NBA world by trading for Desmond Bane on Sunday, sending Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks, and one first-round pick swap to the Memphis Grizzlies for the sharpshooting guard.

The Orlando Magic shocked the world on Sunday by executing a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for Desmond Bane. To