Overview
- Veteran reporter Jake Fischer wrote on Substack that Miami has discussed pursuing Morant and whether the Heat’s infrastructure could benefit him.
- Morant has been out since mid-November with a calf strain, which continues to cloud any trade timeline.
- The guard was suspended for one game after a confrontation with head coach Tuomas Iisalo, and reports describe frustration with team leadership.
- Potential Heat pieces mentioned in media reports include Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Nikola Jovic, Ke’lel Ware, and Kasparas Jakucionis, with Bam Adebayo described as off-limits.
- Miami sits 14-10 with a backcourt lacking a true point guard, while Memphis is 11-13 as league chatter connects the teams.