Lillard Roars Back as Morant Joins Blazers | Portland Trail Blazers News

Ja Morant’s arrival in Portland stirs hype and history, as the Blazers aim to build around him — while Damian Lillard, sidelined since April 2025, is firing up online, clapping back at critics with fiery social media posts. A recent feud sparked when a fan compared Davion Mitchell’s workout to Lillard’s past, prompting a scorching response from Dame — who’s clearly energized by his absence from the court. At 36, he’s proving he’s still ready to lead, and with Morant now on board, the duo could ignite a dangerous new era for the Blazers. 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/53142e7a1da8129b