{"id":713309,"date":"2026-04-18T16:42:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T16:42:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/713309\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T16:42:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T16:42:40","slug":"two-western-teams-emerge-as-serious-ja-morant-landing-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/713309\/","title":{"rendered":"Two Western teams emerge as serious Ja Morant landing spots"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ja Morant’s future with the Memphis Grizzlies is drawing strong offseason attention, with the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings emerging as serious potential landing spots.<\/p>\n

The future of Memphis Grizzlies<\/a> star Ja Morant<\/a> has become one of the biggest offseason talking points in the NBA, with two Western Conference teams now emerging as serious potential landing spots.<\/p>\n

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According to Scoop B Robinson<\/a>, both the Phoenix Suns<\/a> and Sacramento Kings<\/a> are monitoring Morant’s situation closely as the offseason approaches.<\/p>\n

For Phoenix, the interest is centered around adding a dynamic playmaking guard to ease the burden on Devin Booker<\/a>. Morant’s speed and creation ability would bring a new dimension to the Suns’ offense.<\/p>\n

A potential deal would likely require major roster movement, with Jalen Green<\/a> mentioned as a key outgoing piece to make the finances work.<\/p>\n

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The idea of a Morant-Booker backcourt is seen as one of the most explosive offensive combinations in the league, but also one of the most complex to build around financially.<\/p>\n

Sacramento’s interest is not new, as the Kings were previously linked to Morant discussions around the trade deadline.<\/p>\n

However, the Kings are currently in an “evaluation phase,” waiting on the NBA Draft Lottery before making major offseason decisions.<\/p>\n

League sources say Morant has not pushed for any specific destination, and remains focused while navigating uncertainty about his future in Memphis.<\/p>\n

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