Overview
- Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic said Minnesota contacted Memphis to "test the waters" on a Ja Morant trade, characterizing the outreach as exploratory.
- He indicated any pursuit could ramp up if the Timberwolves still lack a point guard solution by late December, with no deal viewed as close.
- ESPN’s Hoop Collective reported league executives do not expect a robust market for Morant given his recent suspensions, declining efficiency and fit concerns.
- Memphis suspended Morant one game for conduct detrimental to the team after a postgame exchange with head coach Tuomas Iisalo.
- Morant returned with 18 points, 10 assists and five rebounds in a loss to Detroit and acknowledged he lacks his usual joy, while reports say the Grizzlies are not actively shopping him as his $39–45 million annual salary and apron rules complicate trades.