Ja Morant

Dec 30, 2019; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) defends Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports The Phoenix Suns may be benefiting from their opening night’s opponents’ roster construction. When the Portland Trail Blazers, who the Suns play on opening night, signed Damian Lillard in the 2025 offseason, they knew that, barring injuries, they were set for a guard controversy. ...

The Portland Trail Blazers and Scoot Henderson will not agree to a rookie-scale contract extension before Monday’s deadline, setting up the guard to become a restricted free agent after the 2026-27 season. Chris Haynes reported the development on Monday, October 19, citing league sources. “The deadline will pass with Scoot Henderson — No. 3 pick […] The post Scoot Henderson to become restricted free agent in 2027 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

PORTLAND, OR - SEPTEMBER 28: Ja Morant #1, Deni Avdija #8 and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Portland Trail Blazers practice facility in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Camero...

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PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 07: Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers goes to the basket defended by Brandon Williams #12 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half of the preseason game at Moda Center on October 07, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images Th...

Ja Morant has discussed the emotional and mental difficulties athletes experience when dealing with injuries, emphasizing that fans often underestimate how much being sidelined can affect a player. Morant explained that one of the hardest aspects of recovering from an injury is wanting to compete while knowing that returning to the court could put his […] The post Ja Morant opens up about mental challenges of dealing with injuries appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Apr 25, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) share a moment during the second half of the game at Moda Center. The Grizzlies won 120-113. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-Imagn Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Trail Blazers fans and fans across the country. This week’s question involves two of Portland’s biggest stars: ...

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 12: Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers goes up for a dunk during the first half of the preseason game against the London Lions at Moda Center on October 12, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images With a new coach, a new guard corps, and...

Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Kel'el Ware, Derik Queen and Kristaps Porziņģis headline our fantasy basketball draft rankings breakdown of the season's most polarizing ADP values.

NBA fans are concerned about Ja Morant's depleting athleticism after seeing his latest dunk against the London Lions in their preseason matchup.

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori praised his team’s mindset and defensive intensity after a 119-66 preseason victory over the London Lions on Monday, while highlighting Deni Avdija’s efficiency, Ja Morant’s adjustment to the team and Yang Hansen’s progress. “I did like the approach, quite honestly,” Nori said after the game. “I just like […] The post Micah Nori makes bold prediction about Ja Morant appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Ja Morant dunks will always garner attention. That definitely was the case as he threw down his first dunk as a member of the Trail Blazers during their preseason clash against the London Lions on Monday afternoon. Morant is gearing up for the eighth season of his NBA career, his first with the Blazers. He […] The post Watch Ja Morant’s epic 1st dunk with Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Ja Morant’s first preseason game with Portland was a mixed bag. His attitude apparently hasn’t been. Morant finished with eight points, five assists and four turnovers in 19 minutes Wednesday while starting alongside Damian Lillard, but Jason Quick of The Athletic reports that the more encouraging development has been how comfortable Morant looks in his […] The post Damian Lillard says Ja Morant not just pretending to be happy in Portland appeared first on Hoops Wire.

There were plenty of positives and negatives as Ja Morant saw his first preseason action with the Trail Blazers Wednesday night, but the most encouraging part of his time in Portland has been his attitude, writes Jason Quick of The Athletic. After feuding with the coaching staff and front office last year in Memphis, Morant […]

PORTLAND, OR - SEPTEMBER 28: Ja Morant #1, Deni Avdija #8 and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Portland Trail Blazers practice facility in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Camero...

The new-look Portland Trail Blazers have reloaded but already have a looming Ja Morant problem before the season even begins.

Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer identify the NBA's biggest identity-changing offseason additions, from LeBron James in Philadelphia to Walker Kessler with the Lakers, and explain how these players could transform their new teams' systems and styles. Timestamps 00:00 Ivica Zubac 9:22 Isaiah Joe 14:54 Lu Dort 20:21 Ja Morant 26:02 Walker Kessler 33:27 Rockets Coaching Staff 38:37 LeBron James 42:33 Cameron Boozer 46:33 LaMelo Ball 51:08 Kawhi Leonard 54:02 Lightning Round Subscribe to RealGM Radi...

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori praised his team’s effort in Wednesday’s 123-118 preseason victory over the Golden State Warriors but stressed that the performance exposed several areas that need immediate improvement. Portland committed 21 turnovers and allowed 18 offensive rebounds, giving Golden State additional opportunities despite shooting 48% from the field and 56% […] The post Micah Nori addresses Ja Morant’s preseason debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 07: Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers goes to the basket defended by Brandon Williams #12 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half of the preseason game at Moda Center on October 07, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images Th...

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Golden State Warriors 123-118 on Wednesday at the Moda Center, with Damian Lillard making his return from Achilles injury as the Blazers opened the preseason with a victory. Lillard started for Portland and played 19 minutes, finishing with 15 points on 5-of-11 shooting. He made three of his eight […] The post Trail Blazers beat Warriors in Damian Lillard’s return appeared first on TalkBasket.net.