2025 NBA Offseason Trade Update: Pacers Strike a Deal During Finals
As the NBA Finals draw to a close, the trade season kicks off with significant moves, including the Pacers reacquiring their future pick.
As the NBA Finals wrap up, preparations for the trade season begin, and significant movement has already taken place within the league. Here are the key trades and their evaluations:
Trade Updates:
June 17: Pacers Retrieving Their 2026 First-Round Pick from Pelicans
- Pelicans Receive: Mojave King, Indiana’s 2025 first-round pick (23rd overall).
- Pacers Receive: Rights to their 2026 first-round pick.
June 15: Orlando Magic Acquire Desmond Bane
- Grizzlies Receive: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four first-round picks (2025, 2026, 2028, 2030) & 2029 first-round pick swap.
- Magic Receive: Desmond Bane.
Grizzlies Grade: A
The Grizzlies have made significant moves after the firing of Coach Taylor Jenkins and a disappointing playoff exit, giving them the opportunity to retool around stars such as Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr..
Magic Grade: B
Despite giving up substantial assets, the Magic need a shooter like Desmond Bane to improve their offensive performance, especially considering they ranked last in 3-point shooting last season. They retained their young core of Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, essential for future growth.
This trade could position the Magic as a competitive team in the Eastern Conference next season.
