Timberwolves insider claims team not pursuing Ja Morant trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 4:08 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
A Timberwolves insider has clarified that the team is not in the market for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. Following their recent trade of Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets, which also involved the Chicago Bulls, Minnesota acquired a $33 million trade exception. This move has led to speculation about Morant, but sources indicate President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly will explore other options for backcourt support. Morant's injury history and recent performance have contributed to this decision, as Minnesota seeks a safer avenue to bolster its roster.
- •Timberwolves traded Julius Randle and the No. 28 draft pick to the Nets.
- •Minnesota acquired the No. 33 draft pick in the trade.
- •The Wolves will waive forward Mouhamadou Gueye after the trade.
- •The team is considering Derrick White from the Celtics for backcourt help.
- •Ja Morant is not being pursued due to injury concerns.
- 4:08 AMYahoo Sports — Timberwolves insider pours cold water on Ja Morant trade rumors
"A Minnesota Timberwolves insider poured cold water on the team's rumored pursuit of Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant after they traded away Julius Randle in a deal that leaves the door open for a bigger move to occur down the line.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Jun 23, 2026, 5:35 AMCeltics Reportedly 'Not Actively Shopping' Jaylen Brown Even After Missing Out On Giannis Antetokounmpo
- NBA•Jun 23, 2026, 5:33 AM"The Celtics were not willing to part with enough …
NBA•Jun 23, 2026, 5:32 AMJulius Randle trade grades: Wolves' mark needs an asterisk, Nets take sensible swing- NBA•Jun 23, 2026, 5:26 AMBlockbuster trade ripple effects: Grading Giannis deal from Heat to Celtics
- NBA•Jun 23, 2026, 5:17 AMA fan gets Jaden McDaniels' instant reaction to the Julius Randle trade to Brooklyn
- NBA•Jun 23, 2026, 5:13 AMWill Thanasis and Alex Antetokounmpo join Giannis in Miami after trade?
