Latest on Heat-Ja Morant buzz ahead of NBA trade deadline
Miami Herald • • sports
Key Points:
- Preliminary discussions have taken place between the Miami Heat and Memphis Grizzlies regarding a potential trade for star guard Ja Morant, but no deal is imminent and the Heat's interest is considered "premature."
- Morant, who has expressed interest in joining Miami due to the team's structured development approach and respect for coach Erik Spoelstra, is currently sidelined with a calf injury and has seen a decline in performance compared to his peak seasons.
- The Grizzlies reportedly want draft picks and young players in return, but the Heat are unlikely to include first-round picks or their top young talent; a trade involving expiring contracts like Terry Rozier and Simone Fontecchio is a possible scenario.
- Morant is under contract for two more
