Blazers Trade for Morant Despite Shooting Crisis | Portland Trail Blazers News

The Blazers’ GM Joe Cronin admits their shooting woes are a glaring issue, especially after the Spurs series, and while they’re banking on Damian Lillard, the team’s offensive flow needs a serious upgrade. Yet, instead of addressing that, they traded away sharpshooter Jerami Grant — a move that seems to contradict their stated goals — for Ja Morant, whose 23.5% three-point shooting last season directly undermines their need for better spacing. This isn’t the first time Cronin’s bold, controversial trades have reshaped the roster, but with Morant’s shooting profile, this move may be a risky misstep in a rebuild already struggling to find offensive rhythm. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/15ca0cde28db5817