Ja Morant addresses past issues in first interview with Trail Blazers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 6:43 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Ja Morant, recently traded to the Portland Trail Blazers, spoke publicly for the first time as a member of the team. In his interview, he addressed negative perceptions about his character stemming from his tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies. Morant took accountability for his past behavior, noting that he has matured since those incidents. He expressed his eagerness to embrace his new role under head coach Micah Nori and move forward with the Blazers in the upcoming season.
- •Morant joined the Portland Trail Blazers after leaving the Memphis Grizzlies.
- •He acknowledged previous controversies and stated they have been addressed.
- •Morant emphasized his growth and maturity in his new role.
- •The Blazers aim to leverage Morant's skills for the upcoming season.
- •Morant's response aims to reshape his public image in Portland.
- 6:43 PMYahoo Sports — Ja Morant responds to people calling him a bad guy in his first-ever Blazers interview
"Ja Morant has finally spoken for the first time as a Blazers player, and he is responding to the people mischaracterizing him.
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