Overview
- NBA insider Jake Fischer says Miami is interested in Morant only if the price is a bargain comparable to the Trae Young return to Washington.
- Sporting News cites Evan Sidery reporting that the Heat have discussed using Terry Rozier’s $26.6 million expiring contract and Simone Fontecchio while hesitating to include draft compensation.
- ESPN reporting from Shams Charania says multiple teams are pursuing Morant and rival executives believe Memphis wants draft picks and young players back.
- Analysts have floated hypothetical Miami packages that commonly feature Jaime Jaquez Jr., Rozier, Simone Fontecchio and a future first-round pick, though such frameworks remain speculative.
- Miami is 25-22 and seventh in the East, and Morant is averaging roughly 19.5 points, 8.1 assists and 3.3 rebounds this season.