Bucks hold trade discussions for Ja Morant before signing with Trail Blazers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The Milwaukee Bucks reportedly engaged in trade discussions for Ja Morant prior to the 2026 NBA free agency. Sources indicate the talks began in January when Morant was placed on the market. While the Bucks considered pairing him with Giannis Antetokounmpo, they ultimately opted not to pursue the trade as Morant's injury history raised concerns amid uncertainty over Giannis' future with the team. Morant was recently traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in a separate deal.
- •Bucks showed interest in Ja Morant as early as January 2026.
- •Discussions about a Morant trade continued until the beginning of free agency.
- •Morant was traded to the Trail Blazers instead of the Bucks.
- •Concerns over Morant's availability influenced the Bucks' decision not to proceed.
- •Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Bucks remains uncertain.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Bucks Reportedly Had Ja Morant Trade Discussions Before Blazers Deal
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