Ja Morant likely to come off bench for Blazers against Suns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 2:37 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Phoenix Suns in their season opener on Wednesday, featuring the return of Damian Lillard from an Achilles injury and the debut of Ja Morant. Sources indicate that Morant is expected to come off the bench, with concerns about a backcourt logjam. Coach Micah Nori may opt for Jrue Holiday to start alongside Lillard due to their similar playing styles. Lillard expressed confidence in Morant’s abilities and personality, despite a history of controversies surrounding the guard's career. Morant played only 20 games last season, averaging 19.5 points and 8.1 assists per game.
- •Blazers vs. Suns season opener on Wednesday
- •Damian Lillard returns from injuries
- •Ja Morant expected to come off the bench
- •Coach Micah Nori considering Jrue Holiday to start
- •Lillard supports Morant despite past controversies
- 2:37 PMYahoo Sports — Is Ja Morant actually going to come off the bench for Blazers with Damian Lillard returning?
"The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday for their season opener. All eyes will be on the team’s backcourt, with Damian Lillard returning from an Achilles injury and Ja Morant making his debut. The biggest question for the Trail Blazers heading into the contest is Morant’s place in the rotation. Will he […] The post Is Ja Morant actually going to come off the bench for Blazers with Damian Lillard returning? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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