Desmond Bane, Steven Adams Reunite at Grizzlies Star's Wedding

A few familiar Memphis Grizzlies faces popped up at Santi Aldama's wedding

Nov 6, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (4) and Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) embrace after the game against the Washington Wizards at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images | Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Memphis Grizzlies have had quite the roster turnover over the past six months. The Grizzlies brought in Ty Jerome, extended Jaren Jackson Jr., and relieved head coach Taylor Jenkins of his duties right before the 2025 playoffs started.

Then, the blockbuster that nobody saw coming happened. Desmond Bane was traded to the Orlando Magic in a stunning move by the Grizzlies to reshape their roster and become more financially flexible.

BREAKING: The Memphis Grizzlies are trading Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks and one first-round pick swap, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/UcQnmHbgZb

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 15, 2025

Bane was a critical part of the Grizzlies' turnaround in the 2020s and played five seasons from 2020 to 2025. A career 47% shooter and 41% from beyond the arc, Bane will be a critical piece of the Orlando Magic's charge to being a contender.

The core that started the run of playoff contention began, however, with Steven Adams on the Memphis squad as well. Adams played in 118 games for Memphis from 2021 to 2023 and was a connector piece and solid locker room presence for a young Grizzlies team.

Both Bane and Adams showed up to current Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama's wedding and celebrated together.

Steven Adams, Desmond Bane and Santi Aldama celebrating Santi’s wedding 💒

Congrats Santi ‼️🐻 pic.twitter.com/9GY8LKhZ9h

— Shabba (@ItsShabba12) July 14, 2025

Aldama recently signed a three-year, $52 million contract to return to the Memphis Grizzlies, and was a coveted free agent if Memphis did not choose to retain him. He averaged 12.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per game on 48.3% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range in the 2024-2025 season.

Bane, Adams, and Aldama getting together for a personal family event shows that the Grizzlies' culture and chemistry throughout their current era are strong, no matter what team former players are on.

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