The Memphis Grizzlies were swept in the first round of the NBA playoffs by the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the loss was made even worse when star point guard Ja Morant went down with a hip contusion in Game 3, sidelining him for the rest of the series.
Even with an underwhelming end to their 2024-25 campaign, the Grizzlies are likely still planning to build around Morant.
It is believed that Memphis continues to regard the former All-Star as a foundational player not only for the upcoming season but also for the foreseeable future,” stated ESPN’s Bobby Marks regarding Morant.
Nonetheless, there exists a small possibility that the Grizzlies may seek to make changes during this offseason. Should Morant become available this summer, numerous teams would be eager to submit offers for the star point guard, with the Miami Heat among them.
Andy Bailey from Bleacher Report proposed an intriguing trade scenario that would involve sending Morant to the Heat in return for a package focused on All-Star forward Andrew Wiggins.
Miami Heat receive: Ja Morant
The Memphis Grizzlies acquire: Andrew Wiggins, Nikola JoviΔ, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Pelle Larsson, a first-round pick in 2029, and a swap of first-round picks in 2031.
Morant, 25, averaged 23.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and 1.2 steals per game this season, but his injuries have become a legitimate concern. Over the past two seasons, Morant has played just 59 games, but has still been playing at a star-caliber level when healthy.
In this trade, the Grizzlies would receive Andrew Wiggins, who was sent to Miami at February’s trade deadline. In 17 games with the Heat, Wiggins averaged 19.0 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, and would be a valuable creator on the wing in Memphis.
If Morant can stay healthy and out of trouble, he can undoubtedly be one of the top guards in the NBA, and the Heat could be a team to gamble on his availability on the trade market this offseason.
