Eastern Conference Team Urged to Trade for Grizzlies' Ja Morant

Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report thinks the Brooklyn Nets should attempt to trade for Morant this offseason. 

"The Nets' glut of cap space gives them opportunities to chase almost anyone, but Morant's sinking value might make him a bargain acquisition," Hughes wrote. "Still just 25 and relatively affordable with three years left on his rookie-scale max, the two-time All-Star is an intriguing buy-low candidate. 

"Remember, Morant finished seventh in MVP voting in 2021-22 and 12th in 2022-23. The Nets lack a cornerstone and anything resembling a high-end starter at the point. Morant could easily reestablish himself as both of those and then some."

Morant appeared in 50 games for the Grizzlies this season. He averaged 23.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game while shooting 45.4% from the field, 30.9% from beyond the arc and 82.4% from the foul line.

The Oklahoma City Thunder swept Memphis in the first round of this year's postseason. Morant missed Game 4 after getting injured in Game 3. 

The Grizzlies drafted Morant with the second overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Morant, who doesn't have a no-trade clause in his contract, has career averages of 22.6 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game.