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Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant could still be on the move this week, according to an update from an NBA insider.
According to NBA insider Brett Siegel, Ja Morant’s camp appears to have a very specific destination in mind, and that is the Miami Heat.
The Grizzlies have tons of draft capital and the largest trade exception in NBA history to rebuild once Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. leave.
Did the Grizzlies trade Ja Morant to the Timberwolves? Explaining viral post that has duped NBA fans
A post from @TheNBACentel claimed that the Grizzlies had agreed to trade two-time All-Star Ja Morant to the Minnesota Timberwolves for an undisclosed return. As of Tuesday afternoon, the post had been viewed more than 240,000 times, and it had received 3,600 likes.
Despite the trade noise toning down a bit, one Western Conference team is still interested in prying Ja Morant away from Memphis.
The Miami Heat could be active on both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant trade fronts, according to NBA reporter Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel.
The Memphis Grizzlies traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz for multiple first-round picks, adding to their draft capital, while also adding Georges Niang and Kyle Anderson, forwards who are unlikely to factor into future plans.