The Memphis Grizzlies did something strange when they traded Desmond Bane on Sunday. Obviously, the deal itself was unusual. Rarely do teams ostensibly planning to contend trade away 27-year-old core players.

The Grizzlies said goodbye to Desmond Bane after five impactful seasons — and their first major offseason move signals a new era taking shape in Memphis.

The deal gives Orlando an accomplished guard with much-needed outside shooting skills while sparking questions about Memphis’s plans for the future.