"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.

Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant has seen a lot of roster turnover in his six NBA seasons. Watching the Grizzlies trade backcourt mate Desmond Bane may be the most surprising yet. The Grizzlies traded Bane on June 15, acquiring guards Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four unprotected first-round picks from the Orlando Magic.

If the Memphis Grizzlies decide to rebuild after trading Desmond Bane, these Jaren Jackson Jr. trades could reshape the NBA — and give Memphis a haul.

After a painful Eastern Conference Finals defeat, the New York Knicks are aggressively pursuing Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr. to bolster their championship aspirations. A potential trade would send Mikal Bridges,

The Grizzlies will receive Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, a first-round pick swap and four unprotected first-round picks. The picks are for 2025, 2026, 2028 and 2030. A first-round pick swap in 2029 is also top-two protected.

Are the Grizzlies heading for a full rebuild? Or do they plan to build around Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.?

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.

The Memphis Grizzlies could explore trading Jaren Jackson Jr., plus three more players they may look to move this offseason if they decide to go into rebuild mode following the Desmond Bane trade.

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