Q: OK, Ira: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard or Ja Morant? Go. \u2013 Eddie.<\/p>\n
A: If only that simple, each with their own complexities. With Giannis Antetokounmpo, it\u2019s a matter of the cost (if he even will be dealt). With Kawhi Leonard, there are so many ancillary issues, not the least of which is availability. And with Ja Morant, it\u2019s about how much he has left in the tank. So I\u2019ll take it one at a time. With Giannis, it would seem the Bucks could get more elsewhere (again, if there is a deal to be made). From the Heat, probably would be willing to start with Tyler Herro, Kel\u2019el Ware and two first-round picks and then see where to go from there. Maybe one more pick (like this year\u2019s, if no move up in the draft) and possibly a young prospect. As for Kawhi Leonard, actually believe he would be the better fit alongside Bam Adebayo, but the problem is you never know if he\u2019s going to play. But with the Clippers seemingly looking to move on, as they did with James Harden, the price could be more reasonable than for Giannis. With Ja Morant, only if he comes as a distressed asset, possibly along with a pick, and if the Grizzlies were willing to take back the contract of Nikola Jovic, which runs two seasons longer than Ja\u2019s deal. But even then, it would be difficult to make the cap math work. So if you\u2019re asking of an order of preference, it would be Kawhi, Giannis Ja. And that\u2019s only if your preference is to win now. Otherwise, keep the picks, keep the youth, and have patience.<\/p>\n