When folks wrote off the Miami Heat before the 2025-26 NBA season even started, they typically cited the franchise's lack of a superstar as their rationale. And while Miami would clearly prefer to fill this void, it hasn't often done these type of deals without some kind of a discount.
That's why the Heat should be keeping close tabs on whatever is happening between two-time All-Star guard Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. Morant was suspended by the team for one game, citing "conduct detrimental to the team." ESPN's Shams Charania reported the suspension came after Grizzlies coach Tyomas Iisalo challenging Morant's "leadership and effort" during Friday's loss, and Morant "responded in a tone deemed inappropriate and dismissive.