NBA executive insists the Heat won't be involved in Ja Morant trade talks

The Miami Heat have had a mediocre season thus far, especially according to their standards. 

Miami sits 22-20, eighth place in the Eastern Conference. Although they've dealt with plenty of injuries this season, it's fair to say that the Heat have lacked star-power.

Although he's beginning to turn things around, Bam Adebayo struggled to begin the year, while Tyler Herro has missed 31 games due to injury. 

Amidst Miami's struggles, the Heat have been linked to acquiring Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies.

That said, Sunday's rumors walked back on that idea. According to The Stein Line, a newsletter by NBA insider Marc Stein, one league source said: "The Heat should be scratched as a Morant suitor -- even if the terms are favorable -- if such a move jeopardizes a future trade run at Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo."

Even though Morant could be a good fit for the Heat, especially at a discounted price, Miami has sought after Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks for multiple seasons.

Antetokounmpo would certainly elevate Miami's status as contenders, however he'd take much more to acquire.

Furthermore, the Bucks have insisted that Giannis will stay with the team beyond the Feb. 5 trade deadline. 

That leaves the Heat with a difficult choice, should they pursue Morant this season due to his low price point? Or write him off in hopes of acquiring Antetokounmpo at some point down the line?

In the meantime, Miami will return to action Monday, taking on the Golden State Warriors away from home.

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