ESPN’s Tim Bontemps recently stated that he doesn’t believe the Miami Heat or Milwaukee Bucks will be trading for Ja Morant during an appearance on the Hoops Collective podcast. Those comments have swung the door wide open for the New Orleans Pelicans to make a move for the multi-time All-Star.
At one point, Miami was viewed as the landing spot for Morant. With the Heat in need of a true star and his value perceived to be low, it made sense. For the Bucks, getting Morant would’ve been a way to convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to stay.