Overview
- HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported Memphis asked Milwaukee for a 2031 or 2032 first-round pick and guard Ryan Rollins, with Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis likely included for salary-matching purposes.
- Multiple teams have checked in on Morant, including the Heat, Bucks, Kings, Raptors and Pelicans, though Miami’s approach is described as cautious to preserve future cap flexibility and talks remain preliminary.
- The Kings have been linked but, per The Athletic and Marc Stein, would only engage without giving up significant draft capital, with chatter of a DeMar DeRozan–Devin Carter framework depending on Memphis’ price.
- As executives gauge Morant’s contract and availability, rival interest has also focused on Jaren Jackson Jr., with the Celtics and Pistons identified as teams that have registered interest despite Memphis’ desire to keep him.
- A viral post claiming a completed Morant trade to the Bucks was traced to a parody account and debunked, and no deal has been completed as the Feb. 5 deadline approaches.