Overview
- Morant addressed the speculation in Berlin, saying he will "live with it," and he pushed back on talk of a rift with coach Tuomas Iisalo.
- Memphis ruled Morant out of Thursday’s Berlin game against the Magic with a right calf contusion, extending his recent absence.
- Video from the Berlin shootaround showed a heated exchange between Morant and teammate Vince Williams Jr., adding scrutiny to team dynamics.
- Morant and his camp view Miami as an attractive landing spot, and the Heat and Grizzlies have held preliminary discussions that sources say have not advanced.
- Financial and availability factors weigh on the market, with Morant owed over $87 million for the two seasons after this one and eligible for a new extension next summer.