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Exploring an NBA mock trade that sends Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat for Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant.
Memphis is already 19-29 and three games back of the Portland Trail Blazers for the final Play-In Tournament spot. Sending Jackson to Utah is basically waving the white flag. Tanking in the second half with Morant, who's well aware of the team's attempts to offload him, could make for a tricky dynamic.
Memphis is likely to trade Ja Morant to the team offering the best deal, rather than his preferred destination.
Breaking down an NBA mock trade that sends Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant to the Sacramento Kings.
The 2026 trade deadline is rapidly approaching on Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. ET, with plenty of high-profile names potentially on the move in this year’s cycle. Milwaukee Bucks forward and two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to be ready for a new home amid frustrations with the organization’s disappointing season.
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant recently posted "Time tells the truth" on X, sparking a frenzy among fans discussing news surrounding his injury update in 2026. This cryptic message comes as a left elbow UCL sprain sidelines him past the February 5 deadline.