"The Miami Heat, who are 22-20 and in sole possession of the No. 8 seed in the East, need a(n external) jolt not just for the short-term, but for the long-term as well. Outside of Giannis Antetokounmpo, the biggest name the Heat have been linked to ahead of the deadline is Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. However, just like Morant's perceived market, the Heat's interest in the 6-foot-2 guard appears to be tepid."
"It remains to be seen whether or not these recent bits of information are negotiation ploys through the media. But if there's one thing we can assume, it's that the Heat won't let anything get in the way of targeting Antetokounmpo - even if that means trying to lob a chip, penny and a used napkin to Zach Kleiman for Morant."
The Miami Heat sit 22-20 and hold the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference while seeking both short- and long-term improvement. Interest in Ja Morant exists but appears cautious, with the Heat prioritizing future cap space instead of aggressively bidding for the two-time All-Star. A well-placed league source insisted Miami should be scratched as a Morant suitor if such a move jeopardizes a future trade run at Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo is not expected to be in trade play before the deadline, but teams continue to plot future pursuits, and Miami believes it will be in the mix if he becomes available. Morant is averaging 19.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 7.8 assists.
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