Story byJeremy BerenTue, January 20, 2026 at 8:40 PM UTC·2 min readBucks' hopes of landing Ja Morant to help Giannis Antetokounmpo just swung drastically originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Milwaukee Bucks have been dealt a huge blow in their bid to add another All-Star talent to their team to help Giannis Antetokounmpo. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDespite recent rumors linking the Bucks with a sensational trade for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, the latest report from veteran NBA insider Marc Stein could spell the end of any pursuit for the two-time All-Star. MORE: Heat chances of trading for Ja Morant from Grizzlies just changed in a big wayThough Morant is enduring a difficult, injury-plagued season with the Grizzlies, Stein said Tuesday that the 26-year-old has no intention of leaving Memphis. He does not want to be traded, and he has made it crystal clear to Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman. The reality is I don’t think there is a huge market for him," Stein said on SiriusXM.
