Any deal would hinge on Memphis’ willingness to take back Jalen Green to meet salary-matching requirements and give the Grizzlies a young, developmental piece to build around. Morant’s trade value has cooled, and teams are reportedly reluctant to surrender future draft assets without protections.
If the trade unfolds, Morant and Booker would form the Suns’ starting backcourt, allowing Booker to return to his natural shooting-guard role and giving Phoenix a more balanced offensive attack in a deep Western Conference.
Green’s inclusion would be essential for the Suns to match salaries and provide Memphis with a high-upside, young scorer. Green led the Rockets in scoring last season, adding caliber production alongside a promising, two-way profile.
An intriguing subplot is Morant reuniting with former teammate Dillon Brooks in Phoenix, where Brooks has provided leadership and stability. The pairing would add familiarity and a potential pathway for Morant to rebuild his reputation in a supportive, high-expectation environment.
Overall, Phoenix is viewed as one of the top destinations to pursue Ja Morant this summer, signaling a bold, win-now approach for the Booker era while weighing long-term salary implications for the franchise.
