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Proposed Trade Would Send Ja Morant to Suns for Four Veterans and Two Second‑Round Picks

The unconfirmed proposal highlights Phoenix’s push for a second star to pair with Devin Booker; Memphis would accept veteran depth and picks as part of a roster reset.

Overview

  • A trade scenario first outlined by Fadeaway World and republished by Heavy would send Ja Morant to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Grayson Allen, Royce O’Neale, Haywood Highsmith, Jamaree Bouyea and two future second‑round picks.
  • Coverage stresses that the proposal is speculative and has not been confirmed by either team or by league sources.
  • Reports frame Phoenix as seeking an impact perimeter play to complement Devin Booker after recent roster moves that left the team short on a clear second star.
  • Analysts describe Morant as a buy‑low target because his production has dipped after injuries and disciplinary absences, which lowers his trade value and raises performance and conduct risk for any new team.
  • Memphis is portrayed as rebuilding after trading away core players and holding a high draft pick, which could make the franchise willing to accept short‑term veteran contracts and future second‑rounders rather than young first‑round assets.