Ja Morant prepares for upcoming season with Portland Trail Blazers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 1, 2026, 11:22 AM
Last updated Sep 1, 2026
Ja Morant enters the 2026-27 NBA campaign as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers following his trade from the Memphis Grizzlies. Former NBA forward Stephen Jackson suggested that Morant has an opportunity to restore his standing as a top player while playing alongside Damian Lillard and Avdija. During the previous season, Morant averaged 19.5 points and 8.1 assists over 20 regular-season appearances. Reports indicate that Nike, which maintains a significant partnership with the guard, played a role in the transition to Portland. The team is currently navigating a point guard logjam as they integrate Morant into the roster ahead of the upcoming schedule. He aims to establish a new role with the organization while maintaining his professional approach.
- •Ja Morant averaged 19.5 points per game last season for the Memphis Grizzlies.
- •The trade to the Portland Trail Blazers involved players Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.
- •Stephen Jackson identified Avdija as the primary scoring option for the Trail Blazers.
- •Nike supported the move to Portland as part of a risk-management strategy.
- •The Portland Trail Blazers are managing a competitive logjam at the point guard position.
- 11:22 AMYahoo Sports — Portland Trail Blazers’ Ja Morant Garners High Expectations From 1x NBA Champion Ahead of 2026-27 Campaign
"Ja Morant is out to redeem himself this upcoming season when he suits up for the Portland Trail Blazers, and according to former NBA forward Stephen Jackson, the 27-year-old guard can use this opportunity to re-establish himself as one of the league’s top stars. “I’m happy for him. I up a million times and kept [...]
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