The Orlando Magic made a bold move recently as they dealt Cole Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and four first-round picks to the Memphis Grizzlies for high-scoring, smooth shooting guard Desmond Bane.

Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant has seen a lot of roster turnover in his six NBA seasons. Watching the Grizzlies trade backcourt mate Desmond Bane may be the most surprising yet. The Grizzlies traded Bane on June 15, acquiring guards Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four unprotected first-round picks from the Orlando Magic.

Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman spoke with the media for the first time Monday since Sunday’s blockbuster trade with Memphis. “The guy is almost the player you