{"id":543722,"date":"2026-01-17T23:48:20","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T23:48:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/543722\/"},"modified":"2026-01-17T23:48:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T23:48:20","slug":"the-most-likely-piece-of-potential-ja-morant-heat-trade-revealed-hot-hot-hoops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/543722\/","title":{"rendered":"The most likely piece of potential Ja Morant-Heat trade revealed – Hot Hot Hoops"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"TerryThe Miami Heat are reportedly interested in Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. (Mandatory Credit: Megan Briggs \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n

With 19 days until the 2025-26 NBA Trade Deadline, the fun is only beginning! The Washington Wizards kicked off trade season last week by trading for Trae Young. And there appears to be another disgruntled guard out West \u2014 Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant \u2014 whose value may not be much higher, if at all.<\/p>\n

While it remains to be seen whether or not the Grizzlies deal the two-time All-Star ahead of the deadline, the Heat appear to have some degree of interest<\/a>. Don\u2019t expect the Heat to bid up <\/a>for the 19-year-old guard. But when a star is available, they will always explore the option.<\/p>\n

Morant\u2019s market ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline appears to be modest, at best. What would it take for the Heat to hypothetically get a deal done? At minimum, expect guard Terry Rozier to be involved, according to HoopsHype\u2019s Michael Scotto.<\/p>\n

\u201cShould Miami ultimately acquire Morant,\u00a0Terry Rozier\u2019s\u00a0expiring $26.64 million contract will almost assuredly be a part of any trade package,\u201d Scotto wrote.<\/a> \u201cWithin league circles, there have been rumblings that Morant\u2019s desire for months has been to land with the\u00a0Miami Heat.\u201d<\/p>\n

There is still no clarity on Terry Rozier situation:<\/p>\n

\"Terry(Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)<\/p>\n

Rozier was arrested in late October as part of an illegal gambling probe that the FBI is still investigating. The league placed Terry Rozier on leave, but his $26.6 million salary remains on the Heat\u2019s books until further notice.<\/p>\n

His contract is expiring, but it remains unclear <\/a>whether or not the Heat can trade him or not.<\/p>\n

Of course, it doesn\u2019t help for them to try; the worst-case scenario is that the league says no. But that would raise more questions than it answers, and I\u2019m not sure the league wants to back themselves in a corner if that\u2019s the case.<\/p>\n

It all comes down to Zach Kleiman\u2019s willingness to accept a Rozier-led package. He is an expiring salary, as is Simone Fontecchio\u2019s $8 million, but neither offer much on-court value to make it a worthwhile return. In Rozier\u2019s case, he doesn\u2019t provide any because, well, he literally can\u2019t.<\/p>\n

The Grizzlies are seeking<\/a> at least one young player and a first-round pick. We proposed a Rozier-Fontecchio-Jaime Jaquez package with one first-round pick swap earlier this week. Is that enough?! Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n

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