"Clearly, the Miami Heat are not moved by Ja Morant if rumors are true that they plan to play the "wait-and-see" approach with Giannis Antetokounmpo rather than going all-in on the All-Star guard. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Heat aren't expected to jeopardize a potnetial pursuit of Giannis during the offseason by making a trade for Morant at the trade deadline. In Stein's words, it went to the extent that Miami should be "scratched" as a possible landing spot for Morant."
"If the Heat wanted to trade for a star player, they could easily do so for Morant. He's a potential positional fit for the team, and Miami does have the assets it takes to get a deal done. But I suppose their lack of desire does speak to how they view him as a superstar. And, honestly, it's probably difficult to blame Miami for this belief."
The Miami Heat plan to preserve their roster assets and avoid trading for Ja Morant at the deadline to keep the option of pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo in the offseason. The Heat will likely be removed as a realistic landing spot for Morant. That strategy prioritizes a longer-term gamble on acquiring Giannis over adding a current All-Star. Fans may find the decision gutting given Morant's availability and positional fit. The Heat possess the assets needed to trade for Morant but view him as inconsistent and not a true, reliable superstar at this stage. The gamble carries significant risk.
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