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The Bucks seem to be walking on a tightrope at the moment, as there aren't any indications that Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to be traded; however, he wants the team to be competitive, which they have been far from this season.
To satisfy their franchise star's wishes, they'll have to attempt to improve the roster at the upcoming trade deadline, and Ja Morant is a name we have heard recently as someone they are targeting.
A Morant trade to Milwaukee might not be a ridiculous concept, as we were recently able to find out what the Grizzlies' asking price is on the former second overall pick.
What is the Grizzlies' asking price in a Morant-Bucks potential trade?
NBA insider Michael Scotto reported, "In trade discussions for Morant, the Grizzlies have desired Milwaukee’s 2031 or 2032 first-round pick and Most Improved Player of the Year candidate Ryan Rollins."
With finances and other factors coming into play, there would be more in a potential trade than just Rollins and a first-round pick, but this seems to be two assets the Grizzlies covet the most from the Bucks.
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Scotto mentioned that Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis would additionally be players likely added to the deal for financial reasons.
Kuzma and Portis are set to make about $34 million combined next season, and neither becomes a free agent until at least next summer.
The Grizzlies probably don't love the idea of having contracts like this coming in, but I'm sure they could arrange something and deal with it for now, if they get other assets in the deal that they value.
23-year old Ryan Rollins is having a career year by far, averaging 16.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.5 assists.
Rollins fits the Grizzlies timeline as a younger player with potential who remains on an affordable contract.
For the Bucks, it might be more important to give up a haul to get Morant to prove to Giannis that the team is making an attempt at improving the roster to make it more competitive than it's been.
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