Kings and Heat Tepid on Ja Morant Trade

Memphis found almost no real market for Ja Morant before the trade deadline, with only Sacramento and Miami showing modest interest and neither making serious offers, Jake Fischer reports. Miami’s inquiry was described as “asset-light,” while the Heat shifted focus to Giannis. Morant is injured and under contract through 2027-28, and Memphis appears set on a rebuild after moving Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. Merlin sees a star with flash and risk. Teams respect Morant’s peak production but worry about injuries and off-court history, so only cautious suitors surfaced. Milwaukee is an intriguing summer candidate if front offices believe a Giannis and Ja pairing can work. The market could widen as teams clear cap space, but price and durability will decide the outcome.