League: NBA Sport: Basketball Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Ja Morant eager to play with Blazers ahead of 2026-27 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:02 PM

Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Ja Morant eager to play with Blazers ahead of 2026-27 season

Summary

Ja Morant expressed enthusiasm for his upcoming debut with the Portland Trail Blazers as they prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season. Acquired from the Memphis Grizzlies, Morant looks forward to 'getting to play with new guys and being able to touch the floor again.' With the Blazers' deep guard rotation, including Damian Lillard and Scoot Henderson, coaching staff will face challenges in maximizing playing time and effectiveness. The Blazers will commence their season on October 21 with a home game against the Phoenix Suns.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Morant acquired from Memphis Grizzlies for Jerami Grant and assets.
•New coach Micah Nori tasked with managing a crowded backcourt.
•Blazers start 2026-27 season on October 21 against Phoenix Suns.

Latest Updates

7:02 PMYahoo Sports — Blazers news: Ja Morant reveals what he looks forward to most in Portland debut

What they're saying

"
The Portland Trail Blazers are well under two months away from kicking off their 2026-27 NBA season. The Blazers raised many an eyebrow this summer when they acquired Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies, giving up wing Jerami Grant and other assets in the process. Now, Morant has revealed what he is looking forward to most about beginning his new […] The post Blazers news: Ja Morant reveals what he looks forward to most in Portland debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Memphis Grizzlies Portland Trail Blazers San Antonio Spurs NBA Basketball