Morant was suspended for one game due to internal strife! Did the Rockets miss an opportunity? 5 reasons prove that he is definitely not a good choice for reinforcements

Morant was suspended for one game due to internal strife! Is this an opportunity for the Rockets to miss a chance to strengthen their back line? 5 reasons why Morant is by no means a good reinforcement for the Rockets.

Morant was suspended

According to ESPN reporter Shams, the Grizzlies were suspended for one game due to Morant's behavior that was detrimental to the team's interests, and it is expected to cost the Grizzlies $272,042.

The cause of the incident was that after the Grizzlies lost to the Lakers, team reporter Damichael Cole revealed that during an interview, Morant said that no matter what questions the reporter asked, Morant said that there was nothing wrong with his body and that he should ask the coaching staff.

He said: "According to them (the coaching staff), it probably means not letting me play. This is the message they conveyed, that's it, it doesn't matter."

In the Grizzlies' loss to the Lakers, Morant scored only 8 points on 3 of 14 shots and 0 of 7 shots in the second half. Since the beginning of the season, he has averaged a career low of 28.5 minutes per game.

Morant's dissatisfaction can also be seen from some details in the game. During the decisive moment against the Lakers, Morant did not participate in the team's tactical discussion, but stood alone.

Famous reporter Shams also pointed out in subsequent detailed reports that the Grizzlies coach questioned Morant's leadership and game commitment as the core, and the latter's response was inappropriate.

Especially when a conflict breaks out between the two sides, it is directly presented in front of the entire team, which is difficult for the Grizzlies management to accept.

Will the Rockets seize the opportunity?

After the internal conflict between Morant and the coach, the superstar was once again involved in trade rumors. The sports prediction platform ProphetX increased the possibility of Morant leaving the team from 5% to 15%.

Former Rockets player Beverley was the first to support the Rockets and Heat on social media, believing that the two teams can make good use of Morant.

Considering the current situation of the Rockets' lack of point guards after Van Jordan's serious injury, super star Morant seems to be a perfect fit for the Rockets' reinforcement goals. However, considering 5 aspects, Morant is definitely not a high-quality reinforcement option for the Rockets.

Reason 1: Morant has a lot of misdeeds

As a superstar once supported by the NBA, an important reason for Morant's rapid decline in the past two seasons is his flamboyant personality and constant off-court troubles.

Morant's "gun scandal" incident caused the dark horse Grizzlies, who were in a good situation, to face the embarrassing situation of their main player being suspended. After returning to the game, Morant also refused to change. He repeatedly made "finger guns", "drawing guns", "throwing grenades" and other celebration actions during the game.

For this kind of problem boy with huge uncertainties and hidden dangers, the Rockets, who are aiming to compete for the championship this season, must not take over.

Reason 2: Morant’s injury risk is huge

Not only is the off-field risk huge, but Morant’s health on the field is also worrying. He has never been full attendance in his career, and has played in a maximum of 67 games in a single season, dating back to his first year as a rookie.

Coupled with the lack of three-point shooting, insufficient defensive investment and other shortcomings, whether it is ability or injury risks, Morant and Udoka's requirements are contrary to each other.

Reason 3: The transaction value is too high

Even with all his bad records, Morant still relies on his outstanding personal ability and impressive talent to become one of the most anticipated supernovas of the new generation. Even if he is traded to the Grizzlies, the asking price will be very high.

After the internal strife broke out, more than one American netizen referred to Bain's trade proposal to the Grizzlies in the offseason, hoping to trade Morant in exchange for five first-round pieces.

In addition, Morant still has a three-year, 126 million contract, and the Rockets will definitely break their muscles if they want to get him, and the risks far outweigh the benefits.

Reason 4: The Rockets are gaining momentum.

The Rockets are currently gaining momentum. After defeating the Celtics with 27 points, they won 3 consecutive victories. During this period, they had the league's first offensive performance, second real efficiency, and second net efficiency.

Not only is Durant gradually finding a suitable role, but many young players such as Amen, Shen Jing, Xiao Jia, and Ethan are also improving their offensive and defensive rhythm and rebound protection and have recovered and performed brilliantly.

Even Sheppard has begun to adapt to the rhythm of the NBA and plays a stable three-point finishing role. As the team is making rapid progress, there is no need for the Rockets to participate in trade discussions for the time being.

Reason five: There is still huge room for room to move.

What's more important is that the season has just begun. With the team making rapid progress, the Rockets still have huge room for room to move. They may not need reinforcements. Even if they do, they can wait until the trade deadline.

Rather than targeting Morant early, whose abilities are completely inconsistent with the Rockets' needs, it is better to secretly wait for a target like Trail Blazers' Jrue Holiday that perfectly meets the Rockets' reinforcement needs.