Stephen A. Smith is taking Memphis Mayor Paul Young on his invitation to visit the Bluff City. ESPN's high-profile, outspoken and occasionally controversial talking head, Smith caused a major stink on June 17, when his comments about Memphis set off a firestorm of reactions − including from Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant.

ESPN star Stephen A. Smith has an eye-opening response to Memphis mayor Paul Young's open invitation for him to visit the city.

Memphis mayor Paul Young responded to Stephen A. Smith's comments about Memphis amid Ja Morant trade speculation.

The NBA offseason got a touch more interesting on Sunday when the Memphis Grizzlies traded standout guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony, four unprotected first-round picks and a first-round pick swap in return.

Desmond Bane revealed during an appearance on The Young Man and the Three podcast that Memphis Grizzlies general manager and executive vice president of basketball operations Zach Kleiman wished him a happy Father's Day before informing him that he had been traded to the Orlando Magic.

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