Stephen A. Smith claims players do not sign with Grizzlies in free agency due to lack of safety in Memphis, in light of Desmond Bane trade

However, according to NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith, players don’t feel safe when they travel to Memphis, which could prevent the team from reaching its full potential.

We've seen two trades made during the NBA Finals: the Memphis Grizzlies moved guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for a package of players and draft picks, while the Eastern Conference champion Indiana Pacers reacquired their 2026 first-round pick in a deal that netted the New Orleans Pelicans the 23rd selection in next week's draft.

The biggest question surrounding the New York Knicks’ offseason is the head coaching vacancy. Tom Thibodeau may have guided the franchise to its first consecutive 50+ win seasons in 30 years, but an Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Indiana Pacers was enough to send him packing.

The Thunder are up, 3-2, against the Indiana Pacers after back-to-back wins. Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander combined for 71 points in a Game 5 win on Monday night. The Thunder are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012 after eliminating the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in the Western Conference finals.

The Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies agreed to the first blockbuster trade of the NBA offseason, and it has some effects on the Indiana Pacers.

The regrouping Memphis Grizzlies are in an interesting position after being swept from the postseason. Ja Morant figuring out the Oklahoma City Thunder before getting undercut by Lu Dort provided a little comfort going into the summer break.

On Sunday, the Grizzlies helped to push the first domino of the eventual NBA offseason, trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for a massive haul that includ