Ja Morant joins Trail Blazers as NBA offseason moves continue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 6:10 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
The NBA's free agency period has seen significant player movement, highlighted by Ja Morant's trade to the Portland Trail Blazers from the Memphis Grizzlies. Norman Powell has signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bulls, expected to be a key scorer. Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Toronto Raptors and Giannis Antetokounmpo's acquisition by the Miami Heat are among notable moves as teams adjust their rosters. The offseason remains active with several prominent free agents still available.
- •Ja Morant moves to Trail Blazers after seven seasons with the Grizzlies.
- •Norman Powell signs two-year deal with the Bulls worth $45 million.
- •Kawhi Leonard traded to Raptors; Giannis Antetokounmpo to Heat.
- •Several top free agents remain available as offseason progresses.
- •Team rosters are changing ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season.
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"Between trades and players deciding to stay put, there has not been as much star power in this summer's free agency window.
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