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Blazers Acquire Ja Morant in Bold Trade
29 Jun
Summary
- Ja Morant traded to Portland Trail Blazers from Memphis Grizzlies.
- Morant joins Blazers seeking a fresh start after multiple suspensions.
- Morant is under a five-year, $197.2 million contract.
The Portland Trail Blazers have secured the services of guard Ja Morant in a trade sending Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to the Memphis Grizzlies. This acquisition marks a pivotal moment for Morant, offering him an opportunity for a new beginning.
Morant's time in Memphis was characterized by electrifying plays interspersed with considerable controversy. His career has been hampered by multiple suspensions related to off-court conduct, including displaying firearms, which led to significant time missed.
At 26 years old, Morant is currently in the third year of a five-year contract signed in July 2022, valued at $197.2 million. He is scheduled to become a free agent in the summer of 2028.
During the 2025-26 season, Morant played in only 20 games, averaging 19.5 points and 8.1 assists per game before being sidelined in March due to an elbow injury. His career averages stand at 22.4 points and 7.4 assists per game.
