The Milwaukee Bucks are aggressively pursuing Ja Morant, with a potential trade package centered around Ryan Rollins, Kevin Porter Jr., Kyle Kuzma, and a future first-round pick as they look to pair him with Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The Milwaukee Bucks are emerging as the most aggressive team in pursuit of two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant, according to Evan Sidery of Forbes.
Ja Morant
Ja Morant
Ja Morant
MIN: 28.34
PTS: 19 (52.79%)
REB: 3.22
AS: 7.56
ST: 1
BL: 0.17
TO: 3.56
GM: 18
The Miami Heat are not interested in Morant, as they are hoping to make a move for Giannis Antetokounmpo this upcoming summer.
Milwaukee's interest is directly tied to Giannis' future. Per the same report, the Bucks are exploring the possibility of pairing Morant with Antetokounmpo to convince their franchise star to remain with the Wisconsin team long term.
On the other side, the Memphis Grizzlies are prioritizing Ryan Rollins and a future first-round pick from Milwaukee in any potential Morant deal, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
The Bucks could match salaries in a two-team trade by including Rollins, Kevin Porter Jr., and Kyle Kuzma.
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Morant has appeared in 18 games this season, averaging 19.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 7.6 assists per game.
However, his shooting efficiency has been a concern, as he is hitting career lows of 40.1% from the field and 20.8% from three-point range.
The 26-year-old guard is earning $39.4 million this season and is under contract through the 2027-28 campaign.
Memphis is reportedly focused on acquiring draft capital and young players in any trade involving Morant.
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