Ja Morant’s name is once again sparking rumors in the NBA. Sources close to the league indicate that the young point guard could be beginning his exit from Memphis, a situation that has attracted interest from several teams, with the Miami Heat and Sacramento Kings emerging as the leading candidates to acquire his services.

Having previously lost to the second to the second-worst team in the Western Conference, the Miami Heat made sure there was no misstep Sunday night at Kaseya Center. More to the point, Norman Powell made sure.

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra sat before Saturday’s game against the Thunder as a voice of hope, as if seeing something out of focus for outsiders.