"According to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, talks between the two sides have been "preliminary," with the Heat unwilling to bid up to acquire the disgruntled star with any of their best young players or future first-round picks. According to ESPN's Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps, however, there could be another priority: Cap space in the 2027-28 summer. Last week's news that Memphis is entertaining a Morant trade sparked leaguewide reaction similar to when the Hawks opened Trae Young negotiations earlier this month,"
"As with Young, the interest in Morant is tepid. "The Miami Heat, in particular, have been overstated as a potential destination, sources said. The Heat have been laser focused on avoiding taking on money for the 2027-28 offseason - a season when, as of right now, Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic and Donovan Mitchell, among others, could all be unrestricted free agents."It's highly unlikely the Heat would deviate from that plan to go after Morant, sources said."
Ja Morant's trade value has dropped, prompting preliminary trade talks that have not included Miami offering top young players or future first-round picks. The Heat prioritize preserving 2027–28 cap space when several superstars could reach unrestricted free agency. League interest in Morant mirrors the tepid response to Trae Young trade inquiries. The Heat view taking on Morant as unlikely to fit their cap plan and are not expected to deviate. Morant is enduring the worst season of his career, making a separation potentially preferable, but the market for him appears modest.
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