Overview
- Rival executives conducted due diligence on Ja Morant’s availability following a public rift with coach Tuomas Iisalo, per HoopsHype.
- The Sacramento Kings were among the teams that asked about Morant, according to Michael Scotto’s reporting.
- GM Zach Kleiman has turned away trade inquiries, with opposing teams continuing to monitor the situation.
- Morant suffered a calf strain on Nov. 15 and the team said he would be re-evaluated after two weeks.
- He is averaging 17.9 points with career-low 35.9% shooting from the field and 16.7% from three, and his deal pays $39.4 million this season with $87.1 million due over the next two years.