The NBA Magic traded for shooter "Little Punch Stone" and rejected the option to two veteran guard teams

The NBA Magic recently traded shooter Desmond Bane to the Grizzlies, and today announced that it will not exercise the team options of veteran guards Gary Harris and Cory Joseph for next season.

Desmond Bane

A few days ago, the Magic sent as many as 4 first-round picks, 1 first-round swap, and "KCP" Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Kentavious Caldwell-Pope) and Anthony (Cole Anthony) in exchange for Bath to the Grizzlies. Bath signed a five-year, $207 million extension with the Grizzlies in 2023 and is averaging 23.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.0 steals per game this season while shooting 38.1% from three-point range.

Harris, Joseph

According to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto, the Magic will not exercise Harris' $7.5 million next season's and Joseph's $3.47 million team option as part of the post-Barn trade.

The 30-year-old Harris has played in 48 games this season, averaging 3.0 points, 1.3 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game, shooting 38.3% from the field and 35.6% from three-point range. The 33-year-old Joseph has played in 50 games this season, averaging 3.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game while shooting 40.3 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from three-point range.