Morant would likely be hesitant to sign a contract extension in Sacramento, which made the Kings skeptical to pull the trigger for a potential deal with the Grizzlies.
As the Ja Morant trade news broke out across the NBA, many have identified the Sacramento Kings as a potential destination for the embattled guard, considering their dire need for a new floor general who can lead their future.
Ja Morant
Ja Morant
Ja Morant
MIN: 28.43
PTS: 19.45 (53.99%)
REB: 3.25
AS: 8.05
ST: 1
BL: 0.3
TO: 3.55
GM: 20
In the end, the Kings' trade ties to Morant were eventually dismissed. And according to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the franchise is reluctant to pursue the All-Star, who is not planning to recommit with an extension should he join them.
"Ja Morant, by contrast, does not fit the same mold, which is a big reason why I remain skeptical that the Kings will pursue Morant over the final few days of Trade Season," Fischer noted.
"I've also been told that Morant would likely be reluctant to sign a contract extension in Sacramento … something that the Kings, sources say, are aware of us well."
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