The Orlando Magic have made their presence felt early in the 2024-25 offseason with a blockbuster trade that has the NBA world buzzing. On Sunday, the team acquired sharpshooting guard Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies.

Multiple high-profile teams, including Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs, have been reported as serious contenders for Durant. But Memphis’ stunning trade on Sunday, which sent Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic, immediately redirected the NBA world's attention.

Stephen A. Smith said NBA players have told him they don't want to play for the Grizzlies because Memphis isn't "the safest environment."

I wouldn’t, however, expect the Grizzlies to suddenly thrust themselves into the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. The Stein Line, as of Friday evening, was directly told that Memphis wasn’t