[Iko] With Memphis recently making Ja Morant available via trade, the Timberwolves, Kings and Bucks have all shown a varying level of interest. However, the Miami Heat have emerged as an attractive landing spot to the Grizzlies guard and his camp.
There are teams with varying levels of interest in Morant — Minnesota, Sacramento and Milwaukee to name a few — but Miami has quickly emerged as an attractive option to Morant and his camp in recent days, sources say.
The Heat have historically been regarded as one of the NBA’s most detail-oriented and structured organizations, a major aspect of development that appeals to Morant, who has missed 34 games due to various suspensions. Morant also has a deep respect for Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra, who also runs Team USA; Morant desires to represent his country in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Miami’s veteran presence is an additional selling point and something Morant craves.