Overview
- Reports published Thursday said Morant told players and former coaches he is done in Memphis, and league outlets expect the Grizzlies to pursue a trade in the offseason.
- The Grizzlies explored deals in February but found only modest interest, and the Kings even asked Memphis to add a first‑round pick to move Morant.
- Teams cite injuries, a decline in production, past suspensions, and a ball‑dominant fit as concerns, with his contract projected at about $197 million through 2027–28 and roughly $87.1 million due over the next two seasons.
- Potential suitors mentioned by reporters include the Kings, Suns, Heat, Bucks, and Nets, with Sacramento’s interest tied to whether it drafts a lead guard.
- Memphis has already pivoted to a rebuild by trading Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr., and rival executives compare a likely Morant return to the Trae Young deal that brought back veterans without draft picks.