The fact the 26-year-old is signed through 2028-29 was almost certainly a factor, too, for a franchise that has struggled to be a free-agent draw.

In essence, it was a challenging trade regarding the value of Desmond Bane to a contender on his current contract.

Bane averaged 19.2 points this season for the Grizzlies, plus he connected on 39% of his shots from 3-point range.