Pope's plans with the Orlando Magic came to an early end on Sunday when he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in the Desmond Bane trade.

However, according to NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith, players don’t feel safe when they travel to Memphis, which could prevent the team from reaching its full potential.

Ja Morant believes reporters should be focusing on the 2025 NBA Finals rather than the status of the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Orlando Magic have one of the best young rosters in the NBA. On Sunday, the team made a major upgraded by acquiring Desmond Bane (via the Memphis Grizzlies

Just days after the major trade that sent his backcourt partner to Orlando, Morant finally spoke on his own NBA future. In two posts on X, the Grizzlies point guard made his plans clear. First, he directly fired back at NBA media, posting, “talkin bout the grizz more than the finals😂 wit these 🧢 ahh sources”

Orlando Magic has acquired Desmond Bane from Memphis Grizzlies. Kevin Durant reacted to the news on X. The Magic sent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Col

The Memphis Grizzlies traded guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic on Sunday morning, receiving a sizable package consisting Cole Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, four unprotected first-round picks and a future pick swap.