""The Heat do have interest," he said recently on Sirius XM NBA. "I would like to see him in Miami. I would like to see him in Miami because of the structure. [Miami Heat president Pat Riley] being there - he's never been shy to bring on guys who have questionable paths. I think it would be good for Ja Morant not just as a player, but as a man to go into there. The Miami culture is different. It really is.""
""Morant has missed the Grizzlies' last five games with a calf contusion. He's also not expected to play in the team's international affair Thursday against the Orlando Magic. In 18 games, he's averaging the fewest points since his rookie season, while sporting career-lows in field goal percentage (40.1), 3-point percentage (20.8), turnovers per 75 possessions (4.43) and true-shooting percentage (50.6).""
As the NBA trade deadline approaches, Ja Morant remains linked to potential trades, with the Miami Heat identified as an interested destination. The Heat view their organizational structure and Pat Riley's history of managing players with troubled paths as potentially beneficial for Morant's development and personal growth. Morant has missed five games with a calf contusion and is not expected to play in an upcoming international matchup. Statistical trends show declines: his lowest points per game since his rookie season and career lows in field goal percentage, 3-point percentage, turnovers per 75 possessions, and true shooting percentage. Sacramento and Miami are frequently mentioned as likely destinations.
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