Morant Trade Tightens Blazers' Future | Portland Trail Blazers News

Portland just pulled off a blockbuster trade, sending Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to Memphis for Ja Morant — setting up a flashy Lillard-Morant backcourt. But with Morant commanding over $42M next season, the Blazers’ cap situation tightens, complicating Deni Avdija’s extension plans. Jrue Holiday, now surplus to requirements, may become trade bait — a move that could solve both their crowded backcourt and financial headaches. 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/1a5909af2f0969d7