What happened: Ja Morant remains a two-time NBA All-Star and the centerpiece of the Memphis Grizzlies, even as months of trade speculation have swirled around his future. Lately the chatter about where he might land has drawn more attention than what he does on the floor.

Why it matters: When healthy, Morant is one of the most explosive lead guards in the league, a downhill threat few defenses can keep in front. The real question with him has been availability, not ability. Judge him on the player he is today, not on the rumor mill.