The Timberwolves aren’t pursuing Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic (Twitter link), who says the team is looking at other backcourt options.

While it’s technically still possible for Minnesota to acquire Morant, shedding Julius Randle‘s contract — he’s reportedly being traded to Brooklyn — means the Wolves no longer have an obvious salary-matching piece to land the former No. 2 overall pick. Morant will make $42.2MM next season, followed by $44.9MM in 2027/28.

A report last week indicated that the Pelicans and Kings appeared to be the teams most interested in trading for Morant, who was limited to just 20 appearances last season due to ankle, calf and elbow injuries. That same report said suggested the Wolves may have been in the mix as well.

Morant played just 59 combined games in the two seasons leading up to 2025/26, so availability is a major concern for any team who might consider trading for the talented yet enigmatic guard.

They may not be in the mix for Morant, but the Wolves have been actively canvassing the trade market, Krawczynski wrote in a full story on Monday morning. Minnesota previously inquired about Kyrie Irving before moving onto other targets, including Trey Murphy III, Josh Giddey and Derrick White.

Out of those three players, the Timberwolves have pushed hardest to acquire White, according to Krawczynski, but the Celtics have rejected those overtures to this point. The Bulls also haven’t made it clear whether they’re even open to trading Giddey, at least for what the Wolves are willing/able to offer, Krawczynski adds.

Pelicans wing Murphy, meanwhile, is more of a forward than a ball-handler, but the Wolves seem to aim high in trade talks.

While he’s not sure if the Wolves have asked about him, Krawczynski thinks the team should make a run at Scotty Pippen Jr., Morant’s teammate in Memphis.

The Wolves recently raised some eyebrows when they worked out Labaron Philon, who’s projected to be a first-round pick, per Krawczynski. Sources tell The Athletic that the Alabama guard impressed the team in his workout.

It’s unusual for a prospect to agree to work out for a team when they’re expected to be drafted before that club can pick, Krawczynski notes. That has led to speculation about the Wolves potentially moving up in the draft, but they recently moved down five spots (from No. 28 to No. 33) as part of the Randle trade.