Overview
- ESPN reporting says Morant’s skepticism of Tuomas Iisalo’s frequent-substitution approach sparked a locker-room confrontation that led to a one-game team suspension.
- Through eight games, Morant is shooting a career-worst 38.3% from the field and 14% from three, with visible on-court frustration noted by multiple outlets.
- League evaluators still rate him as a borderline top-10 point guard, yet sources indicate Memphis is not rushing a move and few teams are seeking a starting point guard.
- Media have floated hypothetical trades — including a Timberwolves three-team construction and a Heat package centered on Tyler Herro — but these proposals remain speculative.
- If Memphis eventually moves Morant, league chatter suggests the front office could also consider dealing Jaren Jackson Jr. as part of a broader reset with an eye on the 2026 draft.