Overview
- Memphis is fielding inquiries on Morant for the first time in his tenure, with multiple teams engaged and rival executives expecting a focus on draft picks and young players in return, according to ESPN reporting.
- Morant told reporters he will "live with" potential trade talks and said he finds the reaction to his social-media posts amusing, while declining to elaborate on his future.
- He traveled with the team to Berlin and London for games against the Magic, is listed as questionable for Thursday, and said he is hopeful to play after a right calf contusion sidelined him since Jan. 2.
- Morant denied friction with coach Tuomas Iisalo following reports and an animated practice exchange, noting they are "cool" as Iisalo emphasized the guard’s health and practice progress.
- His availability and career-worst offensive metrics this season factor into evaluations, and with his deal running through 2027-28 and a three-year extension possible this summer, some analyses suggest a cautious trade market.