The first blockbuster trade of the NBA offseason is in the books, as the Memphis Grizzlies have traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and a significant package of valuable draft picks.The deal has ignited a wave of reactions across social media. Many fans and analysts believe the Grizzlies may have “finessed” the Magic, especially given the reported haul of four first-round picks in exchange for Bane.Among the more humorous takes was one from renowned NBA podcaster Bill Simmons, who joked about the potential for another lopsided trade — this time involving the Los Angeles Lakers.
“Now watch Pelinka trade Rui and a 2032 1st for Jaren Jackson,” Simmons wrote on X.
Many still believe the Lakers are always frontrunners to turn seemingly improbable trades into reality, especially with this year’s trade that sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers for Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a single first-round draft pick in 2029.
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