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DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves Surface as a Possible Ja Morant Suitor Minnesota was floated as a possible suitor for the very available Ja Morant, though the Timberwolves' first priority is re-signing Ayo Dosunmu. Who could pursue him? Minnesota has been floated as a possible suitor, joining Miami and Sacramento among...

DHJ Quick Take: Heat’s Backup Star Targets Contingency Trade Plan: If the Miami Heat fail to secure Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, the front office is prepared to pivot toward blockbuster trade pursuits for Kawhi Leonard, Trae Young or Ja Morant. Stalled Antetokounmpo Talks: While Antetokounmpo has reportedly stated his...

DHJ Quick Take: Morant's Imminent Departure Trade Proposals Crafted: With the Memphis Grizzlies widely expected to trade Ja Morant this offseason, Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report has constructed five potential trade packages featuring the star point guard. Contract and Control: The 26-year-old guard is scheduled to make $42.1 million next...

DHJ Quick Take: Sacramento Kings Land Ja Morant in Three-Team Trade Proposal After no deal materialized at the deadline, this hypothetical three-team trade sends Ja Morant to the Sacramento Kings while giving the Memphis Grizzlies a fresh start. Here is the case for why all three sides could sign off....

DHJ Quick Take Imminent Departure: ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Michael C. Wright report that the Memphis Grizzlies are widely expected to trade Ja Morant this offseason, potentially ending the tenure of the 2019 second-overall pick. Irreparable Relationship: Morant has reportedly told former coaches and players around the league that he...

DHJ Quick Take The Core Exchange: Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley proposes a blockbuster deal where the Phoenix Suns acquire All-Star guard Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies. The Suns' Package: In exchange for Morant, Phoenix would send a package to Memphis consisting of Jalen Green, Khaman Maluach and a 2027...

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant's 2025-26 season is over. The Grizzlies announced that Morant won't play again this season because of an ulnar collateral ligament sprain in his left elbow. A two-time All-Star, Morant played in only 20 games this season. He averaged 19.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 8.1...

The Sacramento Kings and Miami Heat showed modest trade interest in Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant at this year's NBA trade deadline, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Grizzlies couldn't find a trade partner for Morant, who will likely be in trade talks again this offseason. "Memphis'...

The Memphis Grizzlies intend to trade Ja Morant this offseason, according to NBA reporter Joe Vardon of The Athletic. Morant is making $39.4 million this season. The two-time All-Star will make $42.1 million next season and $44 million in the 2027-28 season, the final year of his contract. "Memphis intends...

The Miami Heat decided not to pursue a trade for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant because of his contract and injury history, according to NBA reporter Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Morant will remain with the Grizzlies for the rest of the season. The Heat are the only team...