The Memphis Grizzlies traded Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. And as Brian Windhorst hints, Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr would also be on the roll soon.
After Bane’s surprising trade to the Magic, there’s a lot of buzz around the Grizzlies and what’s next for their Morant and Jackson Jr.
According to ESPN’s Windhorst, this trade has set off alarm bells across the league, and everyone is wondering about the futures of Morant and Jackson.
“The next question is what about Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.? And I don’t know the answer to this. This is something that we’re just starting to trying to figure out with this trade,” Windhorst said on SportsCenter.
"The next question is: What about Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.?"@WindhorstESPN breaks down Desmond Bane being traded to the Magic ✍️ pic.twitter.com/IewXKxwjEj
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) June 15, 2025
In this recent trade, Bane was sent to the Magic in exchange for players like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony, along with a treasure trove of draft picks.
Among those picks are the 16th overall selection in the upcoming 2025 NBA draft and several future first-rounders. And this could give the Grizzlies the chance to build a stronger team around Morant and Jackson.
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Ja Morant Sends Supportive Message To Desmond Bane Post Trade
The 2025 NBA offseason is going to be historic. With Desmond Bane off to the Magic, the Grizzlies are still catching their breath.
This deal dismantled the Grizzlies’ core trio of Ja Morant, Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr., who had led the team to four playoff appearances but only one series victory. With Bane now in Orlando, the Grizzlies are focusing on draft assets to build around Morant and Jackson.
Morant expressed his feelings about Bane’s departure on social media. He shared a photo and posted a supportive message, indicating their strong bond despite the trade.
Ja Morant reacts to the Desmond Bane trade: pic.twitter.com/NGQCKrfOns
— Damichael Cole (@DamichaelC) June 15, 2025
Over their five years together, Morant and Bane formed a highly effective backcourt. Their collaboration helped the Grizzlies reach the second seed in the Western Conference for two consecutive seasons.
Bane’s exit has fueled speculation regarding Morant’s future in Memphis, too.
