Nov 18, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) watches game action against the Orlando Magic during the second half of an NBA game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

NBA Star Kevin Durant Sends Out Viral Post On X After Magic-Grizzlies Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 17, 2025 11:35 AM ET

Earlier this week, Desmond Bane was traded (via the Memphis Grizzlies) to the Orlando Magic.

The former TCU star had spent the first five years of his career playing for the Grizzlies.

Via ESPN's Shams Charania : "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."

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. pic.twitter.com/UcQnmHbgZb
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 15, 2025

Following the trade, the Magic posted a video of Bane meeting his new head coach (Jamahl Mosley).

let’s get it @DBane0625 pic.twitter.com/RB5jmCgn9y
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) June 16, 2025

One person who reacted to the clip was Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant.

His post had over 52,000 likes and 4.2 million impressions.

Durant wrote: "They heard this dap in Memphis"

They heard this dap in Memphis https://t.co/HBS3i1Xw8y
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) June 17, 2025

A lot of people reacted to Durant's viral post.

@_LakeShow23: "KD where you playing next year bro"

@lockedbyae: "I’ll never respect you"

@APH00PS: "KD my sources are telling me you’re going to the Clippers, please ignore if this is true"

@durantjay37: "So does that mean you’re going to be a Vancouver, oops I meant Memphis Grizzly? "

@MariaWKnowsBest: "KEVIN DURANTTTT COME TO MEMPHISSSS"

Durant has also found himself in trade rumors this summer.

There is wide expectations based on many reports that the Suns will move the 2014 MVP.

The Suns are reportedly planning to work with Kevin Durant and his business partner, Rich Kleiman, to explore potential trade destinations, per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/3RDhJ7LCVp
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) April 14, 2025

Durant finished the 2024-25 season with productive averages of 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 52.7% from the field and 43.0% from the three-point range in 62 games.

He was the second pick in the 2007 NBA Draft after one year at Texas.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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