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Jalen Suggs Has Exciting Reaction To New Backcourt Partner Desmond Bane

Published 4 days ago1 minute read

The Orlando Magic on Sunday capitalized on their pursuit of a much-needed roster upgrade by trading for Memphis Grizzlies shooting guard Desmond Bane. Bane joins an up-and-coming core of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, and Jalen Suggs.

In a recent SportsCenter appearance, Suggs revealed how he learned about the blockbuster deal.

"I had the ESPN Fantasy notification pop up on my phone, and then a couple minutes later I got a call from Jeff [Weltman], so that's how I took in the news," Suggs said. "A good start to my day; I was very excited, you know, having a player of his caliber come in.

Jalen Suggs on Desmond Bane:

"Having a player of his caliber come in. It's been a while and the Grizzlies have had their turmoil. I texted him yesterday morning and said I'm excited to start this championship journey with you" pic.twitter.com/pdgAmHTDh4

— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) June 16, 2025
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