Desmond Bane pushed back on negative narratives about Memphis, saying the city is full of love, support, and community.

The Memphis Grizzlies are in position to have more flexibility for a Jaren Jackson Jr. extension after the Desmond Bane trade.

Desmond Bane was the centerpiece of the first big trade of this summer, with the Memphis Grizzlies sending him to the Orlando Magic. The Magic gave up a lot for Bane, with the Grizzlies acquiring Kentavious Caldwell-Pope,

Kevin Durant may have the San Antonio Spurs as one of the potential destinations on his list as he seeks a trade away from the Phoenix Suns, but it remains questionable if the Spurs are willing to make a major splash to acquire him.

The Memphis Grizzlies are not intending to trade for star Kevin Durant, a source with knowledge of the Grizzlies thinking told The Commercial Appeal.

Durant reportedly has a wishlist (the Spurs, Rockets and Heat reportedly are on it), and with his expiring contract, he has a bit of leverage to get the deal he wants. But he is 37, not 27, and the threat of him passing on a lucrative two-year extension doesn't hold quite the same weight it once would.