However, the recent trade the Magic had to acquire Desmond Bane might prevent them from executing such a deal. Orlando gave up four first-round picks, a 2029 first-round pick swap, Cole Anthony and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Without many assets, the team might not be able to fix a trade package for the Hawks.

How does the Desmond Bane trade from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Orlando Magic affect the Boston Celtics, if at all? The Magic ponied up four first round draft picks, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and Cole Anthony to secure Bane to their roster as they mushed their chips in to make a run at the 2026 NBA Finals in what is looking like a down season for Boston while star Celtics forward Jayson Tatum recovers from a torn Achilles tendon injury.