The Miami Heat have long been viewed as a possible trade landing spot for disgruntled Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant, but one scenario reportedly would remove the Heat as a suitor.

Morant looked like he never missed a beat, erupting for 20 points and 10 assists with no turnovers in the first half as the Grizzlies built a commanding 72-53 lead at intermission. He was efficient throughout the first two quarters, hitting 5 of 7 shots from the field and 7 of 9 from the free-throw line.

With the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching, the Sacramento Kings are one of the handful of teams that fans would be shocked to see not make any moves. Of c

Ja Morant's trade saga underscores the difference between teams simply showing interest in a player and legitimately pursuing him in a deal.

One well-placed league source insisted to me that the Heat should be scratched as a Morant suitor -- even if the terms are favorable -- if such a move jeopardizes a future trade run at Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo.

From Horry's perspective, the message is straightforward - no championship-contending team is interested in acquiring Ja because teams at that level have little patience for external distractions. Their priority is stability and synchronized focus on achieving the team goal of making a deep playoff run.

A recent video emerged showing Ja Morant appearing completely unbothered during practice despite an uncertain future.

Other than being a hot prospect in the trade window, Ja Morant is once again grabbing the headlines with his unique celebrations. The Memphis Grizzlies point guard, who is known for his eccentric attitude,