Teams seek draft compensation to facilitate Ja Morant trade negotiations

The Memphis Grizzlies are actively exploring trade options for Ja Morant, seeking player-for-player deals as their asking price has shifted since the trade deadline. Recently, the request for draft capital has decreased, moving towards pick swaps. Other teams have expressed a desire for draft compensation to take on Morant, highlighting a significant negotiation gap, especially given the early selection of point guards in the draft. Continued discussions are expected as teams evaluate their options.

• 1:21 PMYahoo Sports — Teams want draft compensation in order to pull the trigger on Ja Morant trade