14 days ago

Ja Morant-Bucks Trade Talks Collapsed Over Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis

Milwaukee's Morant pursuit centered around guard Rollins but the Bucks wanted to include Kuzma or Portis' contracts, per Tomer Azarly. Memphis rejected taking on either player. Morant was expected to be moved before the deadline, but offers and interest remained scarce. The failed negotiations highlighted Milwaukee's salary cap constraints and Memphis' unwillingness to absorb unwanted contracts.