The Magic got the shooting help they've been desperately seeking in Desmond Bane. But did Orlando give up too much? @talkhoops.bsky.social grades the deal: www.nytimes.com/athletic/642... - ThreadSky

theathletic.bsky.social • 3 days ago

The Magic got the shooting help they've been desperately seeking in Desmond Bane.

But did Orlando give up too much?

@talkhoops.bsky.social grades the deal: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6427494/2025/06/15/desmond-bane-trade-grizzlies-magic-grades/?source=bsky_hq

Comments

revellt.bsky.social•3 days ago

Memphis could just trade all that immediately for a much better player.

lowewood82.bsky.social•3 days ago

How are they making trades in the middle of the finals? Can Indiana or Okc trade for LB or Curry? Lol

deathcab4kyubey.kawaii.social•3 days ago

Yes.

However Nico Harrison was the biggest loser in this trade.

oldcycler08.bsky.social•3 days ago

Amen! Dallas got HOW MUCH (little?) for Luka?!?!? 😖

cubbieblue42.bsky.social•3 days ago

Orlando got absolutely fleeced

dstan1.bsky.social•3 days ago

Yes

unknxwn.bsky.social•2 days ago

Yes they did

andrewade1.bsky.social•3 days ago

It's the cost of doing business

yusergname.bsky.social•3 days ago

4 first round picks?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Can I haggle with the Magic for the sale of their team, please? I just want a chance.

southerndandy.bsky.social•3 days ago

Won't be able to say for sure until we see what those picks become.

3cityjay.bsky.social•2 days ago

Suggs, Bane, Franz, Paolo and Carter sounds like a deep team to me

thedaftestlap.bsky.social•3 days ago

That is a lot to give up, yes. Probably too much.

megamansdeli.bsky.social•2 days ago

If Bane succeeds, thrives and brings Orlando to the ECF/NBAF/50+ wins, and for multiple years, stays healthy, then no. Orlando had to take a big swing to take the next step. Bane/Banchero/Suggs has the potential to be a very good trio out east... if they stay healthy.

zoroastriannomad.bsky.social•2 days ago

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCNMlWpb-jE

cstrable.bsky.social•3 days ago

Yes

edcherubin.bsky.social•2 days ago

No.

Draft picks are over rated

thedonger.bsky.social•3 days ago

Did someone roofie Orlando's GM?

robinthesky.bsky.social•3 days ago

Is the sun hot?

quirkymaverick.bsky.social•3 days ago

That's a lot of picks. I think it's too much tbh

dublintrader.bsky.social•3 days ago

They paid that price to be the 4th or 5th best team in the East. They are not better than NY CLE or IND and maybe not better than DET and maybe not BOS without Tatum depending on who they trade.