"They are, however, a team without a guiding star-and have been since Jimmy Butler forced his way out during the 2024-25 NBA season. And that surely explains why the Heat have, per NBA insider Jake Fischer, had internal discussions about Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, who has booked a pair of All-Star trips and authored some massive playoff performances. While he'd be a curious choice for Pat Riley's next preferred whale,"
"The Heat need a star to crack the contending ranks. Momentum has suddenly stalled in Miami. The Heat have dropped four of their last five contests, and the same offense that sprinted out of the starting blocks is now struggling to find any juice. Tyler Herro struggled to find his footing even before being sidetracked by a toe contusion. Nikola Jovic has backtracked in worrisome fashion."
Erik Spoelstra provides steady leadership, but the Miami Heat lack an elite guiding star since Jimmy Butler's 2024-25 exit. The franchise has had internal discussions about Ja Morant as a potential target despite his injury struggles and declining production. Miami's momentum has stalled, dropping four of five games while the offense has cooled. Tyler Herro has battled a toe contusion and inconsistency, Nikola Jovic has regressed, and Norman Powell, though excellent, is not a true franchise carry player. Morant's recent averages dipped to 17.9 points with career-worst shooting percentages, raising doubts about immediate transformative impact.
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