Pelicans may be emerging as leading candidate for Ja Morant

The Pelicans could be one of the teams to watch if the Grizzlies ultimately decide to move Ja Morant. Appearing on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back,” Sam Amick of The Athletic suggested New Orleans may currently be the most likely landing spot among the teams linked to the former All-Star guard. Asked about Morant’s trade market, Amick pointed to the Pelicans and Kings as teams showing interest before indicating he would “probably push it” toward New Orleans as the frontrunner. Amick also acknowledged that Minnesota has surfaced as a team to watch for Morant. Morant, 26, has battled injuries and...