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Ja Morant shows promising chemistry in Blazers scrimmage ahead of preseason

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 3:48 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Ja Morant shows promising chemistry in Blazers scrimmage ahead of preseason

Summary

Ja Morant has displayed positive early chemistry with his new teammates during a scrimmage for the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers, coming off a 42-40 season, added Morant to enhance their guard rotation. Details on Morant's role remain unclear as the team prepares for its preseason opener against the Golden State Warriors on October 7. The Blazers are testing various lineup combinations under new head coach Micah Nori as they look to improve on their playoff performance.

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By the Numbers

•Morant participated in a scrimmage ahead of the preseason.
•Blazers finished last season with a 42-40 record.
•Preseason opener is scheduled for October 7 against the Warriors.
•Team is exploring various lineup combinations with new head coach Micah Nori.
•Morant's exact role on the team remains to be determined.

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3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Blazers’ Ja Morant is already looking good in scrimmage with new teammates

What they're saying

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Amid the off-court drama that has plagued the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason, the team is looking to take the next step in their march forward to contention. They had a surprisingly good 2025-26 campaign, finishing with a 42-40 record and even securing the seventh seed in the playoffs, and they added talent to their roster by taking a chance […] The post Blazers’ Ja Morant is already looking good in scrimmage with new teammates appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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