Ja Morant hints at jersey retirement for No. 12 with Trail Blazers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Ja Morant, newly acquired by the Portland Trail Blazers, has selected No. 1 for his uniform after previously wearing No. 12 with the Memphis Grizzlies. He indicated that the Blazers have 'other plans' for the No. 12, suggesting a potential retirement for LaMarcus Aldridge's jersey. Aldridge, a seven-time NBA All-Star, had a significant impact during his nine seasons with Portland. The organization has yet to make an official announcement regarding the retirement.
- •Morant acquired from Memphis for Kris Murry and Jerami Grant.
- •No. 12 is associated with LaMarcus Aldridge, a franchise great.
- •Aldridge averaged 19.4 points and 8.4 rebounds during his tenure.
- •Morant's new number is No. 1, reflecting changing team dynamics.
- •No official retirement ceremony has been announced yet.
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant hints at potential jersey retirement ceremony
"Recent trade acquisition Ja Morant may have been blocked from wearing the No. 12 due to the Trail Blazers' desire to honor LaMarcus Aldridge.
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