The first big deal this summer: Grizzlies and Magic 1 for 6, Bain exchanges 4 first round picks + Pope!

On June 16, Shams, a well-known NBA reporter, reported: The Grizzlies and the Devils reached a big deal of 1 for 6. This is the first major deal in the summer of 2025. The Grizzlies gave Bain to exchange for four first-round picks Pop Anthony. The first-round picks include the first-round pick No. 16 in 2025, the unprotected first-round pick from the Suns in 2026, the unprotected first-round pick in 2028, and the unprotected first-round pick in 2030.

Grizzlies and Magic both made the playoffs this season. The Grizzlies were swept 4-0 by the Thunder in the first round, while the Magic lost to the Celtics 1-4. The Grizzlies started high and closed low this season, and fired the team's meritorious coach Jenkins for many years at the end of the season. The team mainly revolved around Morant, Jackson and Bain, but these three people had their own problems. Morant was in trouble off the field and was easily troubled by injuries. Jackson could not control the trouble of fouls. Bain's lack of physical talent was embarrassing the great task. Jackson would face the issue of renewal this summer. The Grizzlies could only give up Bain. The rise of rookie Wells gave Bain a lot of confidence. Next, the Grizzlies could choose to continue trading and re-make a little repair and maintain competitiveness.

Magic seem to be the more loss-making side in the transaction. Bain seems to be not worth four first-round picks, but it is not a pity that the four first-round picks are not lottery draws. At the same time, the Magic also solved the big contract between Pope and Anthony. The Magic signed Pope for $66 million in three years last summer. They originally wanted to improve their outside shooting ability and open up space for the Gemini, but Pope's condition declined significantly, with only 8.7 points per game and a three-point shooting percentage of 34.2%. The role of the game is very limited. It is a good choice to send it away in advance. Anthony has two years of contract expiration, and his annual salary is $13.1 million. This season He averaged 9.4 points, 3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game, shooting percentage of 42.4% and 35.3% of three-point shooting percentage. The data also declined significantly compared to last season. Bain was able to make up for the vacancy between the two. Bain averaged 19.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game this season, shooting percentage of 48.4% and 39.2% of three-point shooting percentage. He is a very high-quality third-in-class player. In 2024, he signed a five-year, 200 million contract with the Grizzlies, and his salary is 36.73 million US dollars next season. With Bain's joining, he can share a lot of pressure for Bankairo and Wagner, and can also open up the outside space. After completing this deal, the Magic can be said to have greatly increased its strength. With the growth of the Gemini and the return of Sargers and Wagner, the Magic lineup next season will be very terrifying!