Fantasy basketball impact of the biggest trade rumors swirling around the NBA

We’re three weeks from the Feb. 5 NBA Trade Deadline, and the smoke is getting thicker around some major names. Let’s cut through the noise and focus on what actually matters for your fantasy basketball roster.

Ja Morant: They Don’t Want You to Ball

Memphis is entertaining offers for its two-time All-Star, and ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that “Miami, Sacramento and multiple other teams have a level of interest” in Morant, with the Grizzlies seeking young players and draft picks.

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The numbers this season aren’t good for Ja’s standards: 19.0 PPG on 40.1% shooting — both career lows — while connecting on just 20.8% from 3. He’s played only 18 games this year due to injuries and that one-game suspension. Add in the off-the-court stuff and his recent argument with teammate Vince Williams Jr. ahead of Thursday’s Berlin game … yeah, the Ja era is a wrap.

There’s too much friction between Ja and the front office. Now, it’s bleeding into their locker room. A pivot from Morant is the right move. And if future picks and young players are the goal, ship Jaren Jackson Jr. out, too. JJJ’s agent, Rich Paul, is already lobbying for it in the media (smh). Either way, this team is done with Morant — a trade is coming.

Fantasy take: If you have Ja, you wait this out. Or trade him — much like real-life, you’d be selling low. Of the rumored teams, I like Miami most if it can move Tyler Herro. A team no one is mentioning, but it works in Brooklyn, too. The real winner, however, would be Cam Spencer (25% rostered). He’s become a huge asset for assists and stat-stuffing among guards.

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Jonathan Kuminga: DNPs with no guarantees

Kuminga becomes trade-eligible Jan. 15 and the situation could move fast. He’s been collecting DNPs throughout the season, averaging just 11.8 PPG on 43.1% shooting in 24.8 minutes after starting the year at 17.2 PPG through nine games. Steve Kerr’s made him essentially unplayable, and Jake Fischer reports that “there’s not a very robust market.” I’ve seen the Lakers, Kings and Bulls connected to JK interest.

Whoever Golden State decides to deal with, per Fischer, it wants “a…

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Author : Dan Titus

Publish date : 2026-01-15 15:47:00

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