Ja Morant prioritizes winning over starting role with Blazers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 12:26 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Ja Morant addressed his potential role with the Portland Trail Blazers following practice on September 28, 2026. He emphasized that winning is more important than whether he starts in games, stating he is willing to take on any role that benefits the team. With a crowded guard rotation that includes Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday, Morant's comments reflect a focus on teamwork and shared responsibilities. He previously faced challenges with unselfish play during his time in Memphis but expressed confidence in collaborating with his new teammates in Portland. The Trail Blazers still need to finalize their starting lineup according to coaching decisions.
- •Ja Morant values team success over individual starting status.
- •Morant previously dealt with friction with teammates in Memphis.
- •He averages 22.4 points and 7.4 assists in his career.
- •The Blazers have a competitive guard lineup including Lillard and Holiday.
- •Coaches will decide on the final starting roster configuration.
- 12:26 AMYahoo Sports — Blazers' Ja Morant drops ego-less answer when asked if he's a starter
"Portland’s guard rotation raises an immediate question for Ja Morant : Does he need to start? His answer on Monday put winning ahead of his place in the lineup. “I think winning is the most important thing for me,” Morant told reporters , per Bleacher Report. Asked whether starting mattered, he said he would accept whatever role helped Portland […] The post Blazers' Ja Morant drops ego-less answer when asked if he's a starter appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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