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Bob Myers Leaked Another Team That Tried To Trade For Kevin Durant
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/bob-myers-leaked-another-team-that-tried-to-trade-for-kevin-durant/
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The NBA trade deadline has officially passed, and Kevin Durant remains on the Phoenix Suns.
Many people believed that Durant was going to move on from the Suns, with rumors circulating about a potential return to the Golden State Warriors.
When it became clear that the Warriors weren’t going to be an option, several other teams were mentioned as possible destinations, but nothing came to fruition.
Some of those teams were public knowledge, but one team was flying under the radar, at least, until Bob Myers spilled the beans in a segment of NBA Today.
His co-hosts were shocked to hear about the Memphis Grizzlies as a potential destination, as they hadn’t been mentioned as a legitimate option before Myers said anything.
It’s unclear if this was an intentional slip-up or not, but Myers might have broken some trust with his sources by revealing this.
Either way, the Grizzlies weren’t able to get a deal done with Durant, and they’ll have to navigate the rest of the season with their current roster.
As it stands, they have the second-best record in the Western Conference, so they’ve played well to this point.
Durant would have added another layer of production and a strong veteran presence with playoff experience, but the Grizzlies can’t dwell on that.
It will be interesting to see if there’s additional fallback from Durant and the Suns given that he wasn’t traded, and if he’ll stay motivated through the end of the season.
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Insider Says Grizzlies Veteran Is ‘Name To Watch’ On Trade Market
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/insider-says-grizzlies-veteran-is-name-to-watch-on-trade-market/
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The Memphis Grizzlies are mostly healthy again and have been succeeding this season.
They are currently the third-best team in the West and hold a 32-16 record.
There haven’t been many rumors about them making trades before next week’s deadline, but they could shake things up.
According to Tim Bontemps, fans should pay close attention to Marcus Smart, who might be departing from the team next week.
Smart is currently in his second season with the Grizzlies and is averaging 9.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game this season.
Due to injuries and a crowded roster, Smart doesn’t have as big a role on the team as he once did.
When he came to the Grizzlies, many people thought he’d boost the team with his mix of skills and experience.
They thought he could serve a mentor role for Ja Morant and could help the team thrive in the postseason because of his past with the Boston Celtics.
Instead, it feels like the team doesn’t have a lot of space for Smart and they might be wise to move his contract.
Even with injuries, Smart could still be a valuable player for a team.
He is a fierce competitor and was named Defensive Player of the Year back in 2022, a major accomplishment for a guard.
The Grizzlies don’t need to make many changes, but they could definitely enhance their lineup if they pursue an intelligent trade involving Smart.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/insider-says-grizzlies-veteran-is-name-to-watch-on-trade-market/
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2 Teams Are Considered Dark Horse Trade Candidates For Jimmy Butler
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/2-teams-are-considered-dark-horse-trade-candidates-for-jimmy-butler/
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The Phoenix Suns have been tied to Jimmy Butler since the Miami Heat star made it clear that he wants to be traded.
The Suns have been pulling some behind-the-scenes moves to trade for Butler, but, so far, no deal has been made.
Meanwhile, a couple of dark horse teams are in the mix for Butler.
According to Evan Sidery, the Memphis Grizzlies and Milwaukee Bucks “loom as potentially serious dark horse trade suitors” for Butler.
Butler has reportedly said he doesn’t want to play for the Grizzlies, although he ultimately has no say in where he goes.
Now that he has burned all his bridges in Miami, he should consider himself lucky if the front office doesn’t send him to his least desired destination.
The Grizzlies and Bucks would view Butler as a “rental,” someone who could help them claim a championship this year before possibly moving on shortly after.
As for the Heat, they have allegedly changed their stance and are willing to take smaller packages in exchange for Butler.
They have grown tired of the fighting, and they have suspended him indefinitely until they get a deal done.
The Grizzlies and Bucks are surely cobbling together their offers and will come to the Heat soon.
With the trade deadline a little more than a week away, the clock is ticking and they do not have a lot of time.
Butler’s next chapter will be revealed soon.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/2-teams-are-considered-dark-horse-trade-candidates-for-jimmy-butler/
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Brian Windhorst Names Dark Horse Team That Could Acquire Jimmy Butler
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/brian-windhorst-names-dark-horse-team-that-could-acquire-jimmy-butler/
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A number of teams have been tied to the Miami Heat since Jimmy Butler formally requested a trade several weeks ago.
And although Butler wants to move to the Phoenix Suns, he may not end up there.
Brian Windhorst is reporting that the Memphis Grizzlies are “lurking” in trade talks for Butler.
The Grizzlies are finally healthy and strong again and have become the third-best team in the Western Conference, right behind the second-seed Houston Rockets.
They see Butler as a player who could help them perform well in the playoffs and could possibly lead them all the way to the NBA Finals.
They also think creating a deal for Butler would give them enough capital and leeway to grant Jaren Jackson Jr. a contract extension this summer.
This deal would obviously be a positive and forward-thinking move for the Grizzlies.
With that being said, inside reports have stated that Butler doesn’t want to play for the Grizzlies.
That’s surprising because he reportedly wants to join a squad that can win now, and the Grizzlies definitely can.
For whatever reason, he doesn’t wish to be in Memphis but that might be his fate if the Grizzlies put together a package that makes the Miami Heat and Pat Riley happy.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/brian-windhorst-names-dark-horse-team-that-could-acquire-jimmy-butler/
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Ja Morant Gets Honest About His Viral Dunk Over Victor Wembanyama
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/ja-morant-gets-honest-about-his-viral-dunk-over-victor-wembanyama/
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Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies may have had the best dunk of the NBA season, but, sadly, it didn’t count.
A few nights ago, Morant caught air over Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs with a massive dunk that people will be talking about for a long time.
Morant opened up about his thoughts on the dunk and doing such an incredible thing against a tall, powerful, seemingly unstoppable player like Wembanyama.
“It was just another person at the rim,” Morant said according to Michael Wallace, per Legion Hoops.
During his game against the Spurs, Morant was driving his way to the bucket in the fourth quarter and committed this monster dunk.
But he had drawn a foul just seconds before, meaning the dunk came after the whistle.
Still, people were blown away by seeing Morant get air over Wembanyama, who is constantly talked about as Defensive Player of the Year.
It was a shocking moment, made even more shocking by the fact that Morant recently said he wasn’t going to be dunking anymore.
In order to keep his body in pristine shape and avoid injuries, Morant said he wouldn’t be performing such epic feats of air.
But when an opportunity like this one presents itself, Morant just can’t help himself.
Morant and his Grizzlies are having a strong season, with Morant averaging 21.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 7.5 assists, and the Grizzlies sitting as the third team in the West with a 27-15 record.
It doesn’t matter if this dunk didn’t count because people loved every second of it and it was further proof that Morant really isn’t afraid of anyone in the league.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/ja-morant-gets-honest-about-his-viral-dunk-over-victor-wembanyama/
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Grizzlies GM Speaks Out About Ja Morant Trade Rumors
Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/grizzlies-gm-speaks-out-about-ja-morant-trade-rumors/
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The NBA landscape shifted dramatically when the Dallas Mavericks shocked everyone by trading Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers.
The move, involving a 25-year-old superstar with no prior warning, sent ripples through the league.
Now, every franchise player might be wondering about their own security – including Ja Morant, who’s been the cornerstone of the Memphis Grizzlies since they selected him second overall in 2019.
But the Grizzlies aren’t having any of that speculation. General Manager Zach Kleiman quickly addressed these swirling rumors in a conversation with Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian.
His stance? They’re not even entertaining the idea of trading their star point guard.
The numbers back up Kleiman’s confidence. Morant continues to drive the Grizzlies’ success, marking his fourth consecutive season averaging at least 20 points and seven assists per game.
Moreover, the financial picture in Memphis looks stable – the team has plenty of salary cap space and is well below the luxury tax.
This includes their core players: Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Desmond Bane.
Speaking of Jackson, while he’s eligible for an extension this summer, the Grizzlies might benefit from waiting until 2026.
The Grizzlies have built something special, with their top eight scorers this season all being 26 or younger.
Trading Morant would mean dismantling years of careful team construction – a move that makes little sense given their current trajectory and financial flexibility.
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Source: https://www.thecoldwire.com/grizzlies-gm-speaks-out-about-ja-morant-trade-rumors/