Ja Morant’s Miami Move Adds Intrigue Amid Trade Rumors
There’s never a quiet moment when Ja Morant is involved, and the latest twist in the Grizzlies star’s saga is turning heads across the league. Over the past few days, Morant has become the center of trade chatter once again. While the market for the two-time All-Star appears limited at the moment, one team reportedly keeping tabs on the situation is the Miami Heat.
What’s fueling the speculation? Morant recently purchased a $3.2 million home in Miami-Dade County.
The deal went through under a trust just three weeks ago, with Morant listed as an executor, according to property records confirmed by multiple Memphis-based reporters. The house is located roughly four miles-or about a 20-minute drive-from Kaseya Center, home of the Miami Heat.
Now, it’s important to note: NBA players buy homes in Miami all the time. It’s a prime offseason destination and a lifestyle city that attracts stars from across the league, regardless of team affiliation.
But the timing here is hard to ignore. The purchase came more than two weeks before reports emerged that the Grizzlies were considering trade options involving Morant.
Coincidence? Maybe.
But in the NBA, timing often speaks louder than words.
On the court, Morant’s current situation is just as complicated. He’s been sidelined for five straight games with a calf contusion and was officially ruled out for Thursday’s international matchup against the Orlando Magic in Berlin.
Health concerns aside, his performance this season hasn’t been up to his usual standard. Through his appearances so far, Morant is averaging 19.0 points per game-his lowest mark since entering the league.
Just as concerning are his shooting numbers: 40.1% from the field, 20.8% from beyond the arc, and a true shooting percentage of 50.6. All career lows.
That dip in production, combined with his injury status and the $87 million remaining on his contract, has cooled his trade value considerably. For a player once seen as a franchise cornerstone, that’s a steep drop.
Still, Morant is just 26 years old and still boasts elite athleticism and playmaking ability. If a team like Miami believes it can help him reset and return to form, the risk might be worth the reward-especially with a potential three-year extension on the table this summer.
At this point, it’s unclear how serious the Heat’s interest is or whether the Grizzlies are truly ready to move on. But Morant’s new Miami address adds another layer of intrigue to a developing situation. Whether it’s a lifestyle move or a sign of something bigger brewing behind the scenes, the NBA world will be watching closely.