Blazers Trade Ja Morant and Build | Portland Trail Blazers News

Portland just pulled off a blockbuster trade, landing Ja Morant from Memphis in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray — a move that’s sending shockwaves through the NBA. With Dame, Scoot, Jrue Holiday, and now Ja all jockeying for backcourt minutes, someone’s gotta step aside — and Jrue looks like the most likely exit. On the front line, Robert Williams III’s absence leaves them thin at center, with Clingan and Hansen struggling against elite bigs. The Blazers’ biggest need? Shooting, especially from deep — and Trey Murphy, a lights-out shooter who can create his own offense, could be the answer. Teams are offering two first-round picks for him, but New Orleans wants three. They also need a dynamic big — Yves Missi fits the bill with his athleticism and defense. If they land Murphy and Missi, they’d still have pricey point guards — maybe Dallas can help with Gafford and Washington. The Blazers are clearly building for a title run. 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/f24af24d3c9c8925