Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has become a potential trade target for several NBA teams since the beginning of the season. The guard was one of several, alongside Charlotte Hornets’ LaMelo Ball and Washington Wizards’ Trae Young, seen as trade options for their respective teams.
With Young out of Atlanta, the other two could be on the move soon. Morant, whose 2025-26 season has been surrounded by controversy, could walk away, too. Jaren Jackson Jr. is out after a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, confirming that the Grizzlies are ready to blow it up.
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According to NBA insider Brett Siegel, Morant wants to join the Miami Heat. However, the insider notes that the Heat’s interest in another player would make a deal for Morant unlikely.
“Morant wants Miami, and only Miami, so will a deal get done here? …Now that they (Heat) appear to be pivoting away from Giannis, Morant is the likeliest star to join the Heat in the coming days,” Siegel said.
Ja Morant wants Miami, and only Miami, per @BrettSiegelNBA
“Morant wants Miami, and only Miami, so will a deal get done here?….. Now that they (Heat) appear to be pivoting away from Giannis, Morant is the likeliest star to join the Heat in the coming days”
(Via @ClutchPoints) pic.twitter.com/W7e1yu6yN3
— Heat Central (@HeatCulture13) February 4, 2026
Ja Morant became a star in Memphis, even taking his team to the No. 2 seed a couple of seasons ago. His tenure with the team turned sour in recent times, leaving the organization only a few options.
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Ja Morant, Grizzlies out of play-in tournament
The Memphis Grizzlies are one of the worst teams in the Western Conference. They rank 11th in the standings (19-29), but still have chances at challenging for a play-in tournament spot. The Los Angeles Clippers (23-26) and the Portland Trail Blazers (23-28) are still within reach.
However, if they move on from Morant, there won’t be much the Grizzlies could do to keep their play-in tournament aspirations alive.
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