Ja Morant Heads to Portland | Roanoke News

Ja Morant’s seven-year Grizzlies run ends in a blockbuster trade to Portland, sending the two-time All-Star and franchise cornerstone to the Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. After injury-plagued and suspension-marred seasons, Morant’s talent remains undeniable—22.4 PPG, 7.4 APG—but his shooting efficiency dipped to a career-low last year. Portland now faces a high-stakes gamble: can they unlock Morant’s full potential and keep him healthy? The Western Conference just got a lot more unpredictable. 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/4b46d0913ccef612