"As a result of the Grizzlies shipping Jaren Jackson Jr. off to Utah Tuesday, the already-low price for Ja Morant continued to sink. All signs point to Memphis rebuilding, which means Morant's exit as the deadline approaches could be inevitable. While the Grizzlies are still aiming to acquire a team's best offer, Morant strongly prefers the Miami Heat - as well as the Minnesota Timberwolves, who are also in the Antetokounmpo sweepstakes - according to Yahoo Sports' Kelly Iko."
"Morant, 26, has a $39.4 million cap hit and is on the books for two more seasons at $42.2 and $44.9 million, respectively. Given his contract, injury history, off-court issues and declining play, his value was never going to be very high. Miami has long-been rumored as a potential suitor for Morant - as long as it still kept them in the chase for Antetokounmpo."
After Memphis traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah, Ja Morant's trade price declined as indications point to a Grizzlies rebuild and an impending Morant exit. Morant and his camp disfavor Sacramento and express strong preference for Miami or Minnesota. Morant, 26, carries a $39.4 million cap hit and is owed $42.2 million and $44.9 million over the next two seasons, which, combined with injury history, off-court issues and declining play, suppresses his market value. Through 20 games he is averaging 19.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 8.1 assists on 41.0 percent shooting, including a career-low 23.5 percent from three. Miami, at 27-25, may pursue Morant as a shakeup, potentially surrendering expiring contracts such as Terry Rozier and Simone Fontecchio.
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