Ja Morant’s Fresh Start in Portland | Portland Trail Blazers News

Ja Morant’s big move to Portland marks a fresh start as he dons a new jersey, traded from Memphis for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. After facing off-court adversity, the former second overall pick is embracing a more mature, grounded mindset—finding peace in nature, kayaking, and quiet walks. He’s eager to show fans a different side of himself. With a two-time All-Star resume and playoff stats that outshine his team’s limited postseason success, Morant now joins Damian Lillard in a bold new backcourt vision under new coach Micah Nori. Meanwhile, Memphis pivots toward rebuilding, landing promising rookie Cameron Boozer. 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/09b3b1ef6a53e3f0