ESPN's Stephen A. Smith claims he knows why NBA free agents don't want to play in Memphis. This year, the city of Memphis has come under scrutiny after

"This feels like a white flag from Memphis" - Bill Simmons thinks Desmond Bane trade is just the beginning for the Grizzlies originally appeared on Basketball Network.

The Memphis Grizzlies did something strange when they traded Desmond Bane on Sunday. Obviously, the deal itself was unusual. Rarely do teams ostensibly planning to contend trade away 27-year-old core players.

The Memphis Grizzlies added four first-round picks and a swap in the Desmond Bane trade with the Orlando Magic.

Kevin Durant has reportedly identified the San Antonio Spurs as one of his preferred trade destinations, per The Athletic, but San Antonio’s front office has balked at the idea. They’d need to surrender vital young assets or top draft selections to land the 12‑time All‑Star.

On Sunday, the Grizzlies helped to push the first domino of the eventual NBA offseason, trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for a massive haul that includ

The Grizzlies’ selections near the back of the second round should make a couple of NBA Draft avenues more likely.

The Memphis Grizzlies shocked the basketball world last Sunday with a blockbuster trade that sent starting guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic. The move immediately sparked conversations about whether Memphis was entering full rebuild mode,