"The noise has only continued to get louder, and the smoke has only gotten cloudier: Ja Morant's future in Memphis appears to be coming to an end. One of the teams that would - reportedly - be interested in his services is the Miami Heat. Is that surprising? No. Mornat's market appears to be fairly dry. But what are three *somewhat fair* offers for the four-time All-Star?! Let's examine."
"Skinny: Let's open with lighting some dynamite. Yes, there can be a Morant-Herro one-for-one swap. This is a classic "who says no?" type of offer. The Heat would have to eat the rest of Morant's $87 million beyond 2025-26, while the Grizzlies would have to eat Herro's $33 million. It's worth noting that both players are extension-eligible at the end of this season."
"Skinny: There still isn't any clarity to Terry Rozier's situation. The 6-foot-1 guard was charged was conspriacy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering from a gambling probe last October. He has since pleaded not guilty, but it remains unknown if the Heat can actually trade him or not. If so, Rozier would give Memphis an expiring contract for salary relief, as would Fontecchio."
Ja Morant's future in Memphis appears uncertain, with increasing speculation about a possible departure. The Miami Heat are identified as a potential trade partner. One proposed deal is a straight one-for-one swap sending Morant to Miami for Tyler Herro, with both teams absorbing significant remaining salary and extension eligibility concerns. Another concept trades Morant for Terry Rozier, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Simone Fontecchio, and a 2029 pick swap, offering Memphis salary relief and a young player in need of an extension. Rozier's legal case and uncertain tradability complicate that option, while varying salary-cap realities could require third-team involvement.
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