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Jeff Weltman Reveals Why Orlando Magic Parted Ways With Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

Last offseason, the Orlando Magic made a major move by signing two-time champion Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to a three-year, $66 million contract. He was brought in to provide veteran leadership and help elevate the young core of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.

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Desmond Bane Was on Orlando Magic’s Radar Long Before Blockbuster Trade

Before the Orlando Magic traded four first-round picks and a pick swap for two-way guard Desmond Bane in a blockbuster deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, they passed up on a chance to land him in 2020.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 18

Orlando Magic Fully Turn Attention To Next Big Objective This Summer

After helping lead the Orlando Magic to a second consecutive playoff appearance, Paolo Banchero has firmly established himself as the franchise centerpiece.

Cole Anthony News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 18

Orlando Magic Rumored To Draft Cole Anthony Replacement In Second Round

The Orlando Magic moved on from Cole Anthony last week as part of a blockbuster trade to acquire Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane. Averaging 12.5 points in five seasons with Orlando, Anthony established himself as a reliable reserve.

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Desmond Bane breaks silence on claims Orlando Magic gave up too much for him, after Stephen A. Smith criticism

The Orlando Magic gave up four first-round picks for Desmond Bane, and he insisted that he is worth it. On Sunday, the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic agreed to a trade, swapping sharpshooter Desmond Bane for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four first-round picks, and a pick swap.

Josh Giddey News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 18

Orlando Magic Linked To Darkhorse Draft Prospect With Josh Giddey Similarities

Despite sacrificing a lot of draft capital to acquire Desmond Bane, the Orlando Magic successfully retained the 25th pick in the NBA Draft. With day one just one week away, draft prospect Egor Demin is gaining recognition.

Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 18

Orlando Magic Could Face High-Priced Complications After Desmond Bane Trade

The Orlando Magic's goal to win a championship was made clear when they mortgaged the future to the Memphis Grizzlies in a win-now move for two-way guard Desmond Bane.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 18

Orlando Magic Coach Jamahl Mosley Gets Honest About Desmond Bane Trade

The Orlando Magic should look a bit different next season with Desmond Bane entering the starting lineup. Bane, who turns 27 next week, was acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for four future first-round picks, a pick swap, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony.

Dwight Howard News / Fastbreak on SI / June 18

NBA Legend Dwight Howard Reacts To Magic-Grizzlies Trade

Earlier this week, the Orlando Magic made a big trade when they acquired Desmond Bane. The former Memphis Grizzlies star is coming off a season where he averaged 19.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.2 steals per contest while shooting 48.4% from the field and 39.2% from the three-point range.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 18

Orlando Magic Projected To Take Prototypical Fit With First-Round Pick

After trading three unprotected first-round picks and this year’s No. 16 selection in the Desmond Bane trade, the Orlando Magic must make their remaining picks count.

Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 18

Stephen A. Smith Questions Orlando Magic's Championship Desmond Bane Gamble

The Orlando Magic paid a steep price to land rising star Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies. The deal sending Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four first-round picks to Memphis raised questions about whether the Magic gave up too much.

Magic Johnson News / The SportsRush / June 18

Labelled A 'Difficult Leader' At Times Like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson Was Open To Criticism, Says Michael Cooper

Being the superstar on your team is not just about the fame and the views. Every superstar, from Michael Jordan in the 90s to LeBron James today, is expected to lead the team.

Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 18

Orlando Magic's Desmond Bane Has Two-Word Response About New Coach

Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane hasn't been with the team for long after being acquired in a blockbuster trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four first-round picks and a pick swap.

Orlando Magic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 17

The next trade Orlando Magic must make after Desmond Bane blockbuster

The NBA Finals might be ongoing, but that doesn’t mean that the other 28 teams must stop looking for ways to improve their team. For the Orlando Magic,

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Desmond Bane News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 17

Newly Acquired Desmond Bane Discusses Championship Hopes For Orlando Magic

Orlando Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman officially ended the rebuild acquiring Desmond Bane. Despite trading four first-round picks, with a core of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs and Bane, there is a belief the chance to contend for a title was timed perfectly.

Orlando Magic News / Athlon Sports / June 17

New Orlando Magic Star Teases ‘Special’ Future in Orlando

The Orlando Magic potentially just propelled their rebuild, (if that’s what we’re going to call it) by a lot. On Sunday, the Magic acquired Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks (2025 No.

Kevin Durant News / Orlando Magic on SI / June 17

NBA Insider Proposes Shocking Kevin Durant Trade to Orlando Magic

Despite the Orlando Magic setting themselves up for contention by acquiring Desmond Bane in a massive trade, the sweepstakes for Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant still leads the headlines. With Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman declaring a championship as the ultimate goal.

Orlando Magic News / Hoops Rumors / June 16

Magic are declining options on a pair of players

The Magic are declining their options on the contracts of guards Gary Harris and Cory Joseph for next season, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets. Neither move comes as a surprise.

Jalen Suggs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16

Jalen Suggs gets clowned by fans for wild hairline

A few months ago, Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs underwent knee surgery that ended his season. While in recovery, he is still getting noticed, but in the most unexpected of ways. On Monday, Suggs appeared on ESPN’s NBA Today to discuss his cousin Tyrese Haliburton’s performance in the NBA Finals, per NBA Central.

Orlando Magic News / Fastbreak on SI / June 16

NBA Star Paolo Banchero Reacts To Magic-Grizzlies Trade

The Orlando Magic have one of the best young rosters in the NBA. On Sunday, the team made a major upgraded by acquiring Desmond Bane (via the Memphis Grizzlies).

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Cole Anthony News / Hardwood Heroics / June 15

Orlando Magic Trade KCP, Cole Anthony And Future Draft Picks for $197 Million Star

The Orlando Magic are serious in building a competitive group around Paolo Banchero. On Sunday, the Magic traded away Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks and one first-round pick swap to the Memphis Grizzlies.