Bain exchanges seven, and the Lakers trade Reeves, how many can they exchange?

The first big deal in the summer of 2025 has been born, and that is, the Memphis Grizzlies sent Desmond Bain to the Orlando Magic through a one-for-7 deal. This is a deal that many people unexpectedly have. Although everyone knows that the Magic may strengthen the defender position in the offseason, they did not expect that the candidate for their reinforcement was actually the core defender of the Grizzlies Desmond Bain. The Grizzlies won Pope, Cole Anthony from the Orlando Magic, the 16th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns' first-round pick in 2026, and the Magic's 2028 and 2030 first-round picks, and the Magic's 2029 first-round picks, as well as the 2028 and 2030 first-round picks, and the exchange of 2029 first-round picks.

Desmond Bain's large-scale deal attracted the attention of many fans and media. As a defender who averages 19 points per game, having such a high trading value has also made many people think of Reeves of the Los Angeles Lakers. Reeves averaged 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocks in the 2024-25 season. It is said that the Lakers may strengthen through trading Reeves.

2026-27 season, Reeves had a $14.9 million player option, and he could jump out of the contract and try to find a bigger contract. Reeves is now looking for a contract with an annual salary of more than $30 million. However, the Los Angeles Lakers are only willing to provide a contract with an annual salary of up to about $25 million, and the Lakers are not willing to provide Reeves with a larger contract, mainly because he is not very threatening on the defensive end. In terms of the threat of offense in the playoffs, it does not have the true All-Star level.

In contrast, Desmond Bain averaged 19.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.4 blocks for the Grizzlies in the 2024-25 season. Although the 2025-26 season will be the second year of his five-year, $197 million contract, it may bring some luxury tax troubles to the team. However, Desmond Bain has an excellent offense and defense, and has excellent body shape and strength, which can greatly increase the strength of a strong team's back line.

The strength currently demonstrated by Reeves is not as high as expected. Desmond Bain can change to seven, mainly because of his stable and strong personal strength. As for Reeves, in the trading market, at most one to three or one to four exist. It is unlikely that he can have higher trading value. His physical fitness determines all this.