Memphis could ostensibly acquire KD without giving up Morant, Jackson Jr., Desmond Bane, or prized rookies Jaylen Wells and Zach Edey. The problem is that the Grizz would be left with very thin depth after doing so.

For the game, the Suns could be without their best player, as 2014 MVP Kevin Durant is on the injury report. Durant is averaging 27.1 points, 6.4 assists, 4.1 assists and 1.3 blocks per contest while shooting 52.3% from the field and 39.8% from the three-point range in 35 games.

Phoenix Suns' forward Kevin Durant is slated for his 15th NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center in San Francisco in February.