Lillard Welcomes Morant to Portland | Portland Trail Blazers News

Portland’s big move just got even bigger: Ja Morant is officially headed to the Blazers, pairing with Damian Lillard in the backcourt. Morant, sidelined by injury last season, brings elite talent and energy, while Lillard returns from a torn Achilles with championship fire — and even snagged his third three-point contest title. The duo already hit it off, with Lillard sending a quick, hype-filled welcome message. Fans are buzzing as Avdija steps up, making Portland a Western Conference sleeper for 2024. Can Morant mesh with Dame? Can Lillard reclaim his MVP form? The future is electric. 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/7cb75832c680332e