Inside NBA’s Secret Trade Talks: Shocking Moves Brewing for LaMelo Ball, Anthony Davis & More
Whatever comes of Morant’s trade status, the other thing that has become very clear this season is that Morant does not look like the same, explosive player we have seen in the past — which will drive down his trade value. As noted by ESPN’s Bontemps, Morant took 39.6% of his shots within three feet of the basket as a rookie, 33% his first All-Star season, but that is down to 15.4% this season. He is simply not blowing by guys like he used to.
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Which means there will be a sizable gap between what the Grizzlies might expect as a return for a Morant trade and the offers they will get.



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