Miami Heat & Ja Morant Trade Speculation Will Intensify After New Report

A trade for the Milwaukee Bucks legend may not leave much left for him to make a title run with. That is why they could go a more affordable route, such as Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. Woo notes “taking a chance on Morant might become more appealing to franchises left searching for star talent after things shake out” following the NBA Draft.

Miami has a just under 5% chance of landing a game-changing pick in the top four of next month’s event. Chances are, they land around 13, where they can still get a good player. But not one of the elite prospects in this year’s class.

The two-time All-Star’s stock is at a career low because of his off-court drama and inability to stay healthy. He played in just 20 games this season. So they could get him for a package that includes Andrew Wiggins’ expiring contract (if he opts into the final year of his deal). Maybe a sign-and-trade that sends Norman Powell to Memphis. Or a deal that sends a future first-rounder and a couple of second-round picks to the Grizzlies.

Getting Morant and adding him to a team with Tyler Herro, Bam Adebayo, and the player they take in Round 1 next month could lead to a big turnaround for the Heat next season.

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