Morant Trade Shakes Up Blazers Future | NBA News

Portland just pulled off a seismic trade, bringing in Ja Morant from Memphis in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray — and now the Blazers’ backcourt is a four-point-guard circus. Scoot Henderson, the third-overall pick who was poised to inherit the point guard role after Lillard’s departure, now faces an uphill battle. Hindered by injuries, overshadowed by Drew Holiday, and now facing Morant’s arrival — plus a reportedly healthy Lillard — Henderson’s path to becoming the franchise’s floor general just got infinitely more complicated. With a loaded backcourt but glaring needs at wing defense and height, the Blazers are left juggling talent and strategy, and the front office has big decisions to make before the season starts. 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/609fb19f2f7d46cf