Anthony Edwards' dream team-up with Ja Morant is under threat from Western Conference rivals.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have long been linked to a blockbuster trade for Morant.

What happened?

The New Orleans Pelicans have entered the chat dramatically, with more aces up their sleeve.

The latest trade intel comes from Sam Amick of The Athletic, speaking on FanDuel TV's Run It Back.

Why it matters for Anthony Edwards

Morant's exit from Memphis had narrowed down to Minnesota until Amick revealed a new development.

The Grizzlies are going for a major overhaul and might be more open to entertain offers besides the Wolves.

What comes next?

Minnesota is cash-strapped and Morant is expensive, earning $42.2 million this season and $44.8 million next season.

The Pelicans can offer the Grizzlies veteran point Dejounte Murray and rookie Jeremiah Fears at a discount.

The theoretical pairing of Anthony Edwards and Ja Morant was something basketball purists have craved since their electric 2022 first-round playoff series.

With Ant's $244.6 million contract and Morant's $194.3 million, they'd combine for a potential $440 million backcourt.

The Wolves' team cap is sitting at approx. $260 million, about $30 million under the second apron.

There's a strong likelihood they'd pay a significant luxury tax to fill in the vacant roster spots.

Michael Scotto indicated that Minnesota are offering up veteran big man Julius Randle, sharpshooter Donte DiVincenzo, and their No. 28 overall first-round pick.

Despite dangling those prominent names, the Wolves don't have the means to execute a straight swap without completely dismantling roster depth around Ant.

The Pelicans possess an immediate salary-matching centerpiece in veteran Dejounte Murray, who is owed $32.8 million next season.

By combining Murray with draft assets or a young player like Jeremiah Fears, New Orleans can easily absorb Morant's contract.

And they come at a discount in comparison to what the Wolves can offer.

The Wolves are looking at potentially re-signing guard Ayo Dosunmu but going for Morant would make it near impossible.

Minnesota's financial deadlock has opened the door wide for New Orleans.

The Pelicans are resurging with Trey Murphy and Zion Williamson.