After trading for Desmond Bane, Magic president Jeff Weltman made the team’s intentions clear — and Orlando’s young core may be ready to back it up.

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.

When Caldwell-Pope's shot isn't falling, he doesn't do a lot else on offense. He averaged only 1.8 assists and 1.2 free-throw attempts per game. Over 60 percent of his field-goal attempts were threes. It's no surprise that Orlando again finished last in the NBA in three-pointers.

Desmond Bane in a blockbuster deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, but this deal could also send shock waves in Kevin Durant's case.

While fans may question the cost, the Magic loved landing Desmond Bane, as they didn't expect him to be available.

Bane is a great fit next to Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, but four unprotected firsts is a very steep price

With the offseason approaching for the entire NBA, the teams we know as of now will cease to exist, and new starting lineups and bench groups will form. Two te

The Orlando Magic spent a lot to land Desmond Bane. They should have spent some time looking at the Knicks before they said yes.