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Par Mathieu Seguin | Rédacteur sport
An unexpected trade has just shaken up the NBA. At first glance, it doesn’t involve Kevin Durant. And yet, he might be the biggest winner — or loser — in all of this. Because with this deal, the market’s value has suddenly and dramatically changed.
A surprising move has disrupted the NBA landscape, with ripple effects that could extend far beyond Orlando or Memphis. While all eyes are on Kevin Durant’s potential trade, a newly finalized deal is shifting the narrative. The Magic have just made a massive bet on their future — and behind the scenes, it might be the Suns who are quietly celebrating.
According to Shams Charania:
“The Memphis Grizzlies are sending Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks, and a first-round pick swap.”
A massive return that’s already sparking reactions across the league. Because while Bane is a very solid player, he’s not quite a superstar. And yet, he’s just blown the market wide open.
The NBA Trade Market Just Flipped
Desmond Bane is coming off an impressive season in Memphis, known for his shooting, gritty defense, and nonstop energy. Orlando is betting on his profile to take the next step, alongside Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. But the steep price — paid in young talent and draft capital — sends a clear message to the rest of the league: if you want a high-impact player, it’s going to cost you big.
That’s exactly where Kevin Durant’s name returns to center stage. If Bane required such a haul, how much will it take to convince Phoenix to part ways with a two-time Finals MVP? The Suns’ asking price — already considered steep — could now reach astronomical levels. Compared to what Orlando just gave up, the market has officially been reset.
Teams interested in Durant, like the Heat, Spurs, or Timberwolves, may now face a difficult dilemma. Either they match these new standards — potentially sacrificing their future — or risk getting outbid by a team willing to go all in. The Magic’s bold gamble may have turned Desmond Bane into a strategic pawn in a deal that doesn’t even involve him.
Finally, this explosion in trade value could cool the interest of some hesitant franchises. Because if four first-round picks becomes the going rate for an All-Star (but not All-NBA) talent, how far will teams have to go for someone like Durant? The Magic just set a new rule. Now we’ll see who’s bold enough to play by it.
