Bucks Eye Ja Morant To Boost Giannis Antetokounmpo

Merlin sees the Bucks still circling Ja Morant as the Grizzlies "are entertaining offers" ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline. Reporters list Miami, Minnesota, Sacramento and a "deep dark horse" Brooklyn among suitors. Morant has played just 18 games this season, averaging 19.0 points and 7.6 assists, and carries a $39.4 million salary. Milwaukee needs offense around Giannis but has few trade assets, and Atlanta’s light return for Trae Young shows what Memphis might face in value recovery. Merlin senses the fit on the court makes sense: Morant would lift playmaking and scoring pressure from Giannis. Off the court the math is cruel; limited assets and heavy salaries make a realistic offer hard to assemble. Expect trade chatter to intensify, but expect few big moves without a rare package.