HUGE TRADE: Desmond Bane Traded to Orlando +Grizzlies Get No. 16 Pick & Neoklis Avdalas Withdraws

In the Father’s Day edition of the Locked On NBA Big Board podcast, Rafael and James Barlowe opened by breaking down Orlando’s shocking move to give up a haul of assets for Desmond Bane, sharing their thoughts on whether this bold trade pushes the Magic closer to the top tier of the Eastern Conference. In the second segment, they shifted their focus to the Memphis Grizzlies’ options at pick No. 16, evaluating several potential targets—ranging from versatile forwards to high-upside wings—who could align with Memphis’s evolving roster. The final segment covered the international withdrawal deadline for the 2025 NBA Draft. The final segment covered the international withdrawal deadline for the 2025 NBA Draft. The Barlowe brothers shared their belief that Neoklis Avdalas was worthy of a first-round selection this year and expressed surprise that no team gave him a guarantee, noting that if he goes the college route, he could end up as a lottery pick in 2026. They also questioned Rocco Zikarsky’s decision to stay in the draft despite not participating in scrimmages at the NBA Combine. The episode wrapped with a discussion on Dink Pate’s current draft range, reflecting on how high they were on him coming into the season and how much his stock has fluctuated since.

⏱️ Segment Timestamps

2:01 – Desmond Bane trade announced
3:33 – Framework of the Grizzlies–Magic deal
4:10 – Memphis’s haul: future draft picks from the trade
5:23 – In‑depth breakdown of Desmond Bane’s fit and impact
6:19 – Is this a win‑win trade for the Orlando Magic?
11:39 – Potential targets for Memphis at pick No. 16 in the 2025 draft
22:18 – Neoklis Avdalas: decision to withdraw from the draft
25:59 – Discussion: are schools getting tricked by older international signees?
27:21 – Overview of internationals keeping their names in the 2025 draft
28:49 – Rocco Zikarsky: staying in the draft despite skipping the combine
32:39 – Dink Pate: current draft range after being ranked highly pre‑season

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