The Portland Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies on June 29.Morant, a two-time All-Star, had a tumultuous final few seasons in Memphis filled with injuries, suspensions and off-court controversies.The Blazers didn’t trade a single draft pick for Morant, sending Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to the Grizzlies.Portland Trail Blazers Announce Ja Morant […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers made their most spotlight-worthy move in years this week, trading Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to the Memphis Grizzlies for star guard Ja Morant. Earlier in the week we surveyed Portland fans about the deal. The results are now in. They were split right down the middle. Nearly 50% of respondents […]
The Portland Trail Blazers’ acquisition of Ja Morant via trade was one of the first major dominoes to fall in the NBA offseason, following months of reports that the two sides were headed toward divorce. However, while a contingent of Blazers fans are excited about the spark that Morant can bring, one notable local commentator…
The Portland Trail Blazers have made tons of decisions this week regarding their current roster and future direction. They traded for Ja Morant, apparently ended up passing on Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown (who got traded for a price you have to click through to cart to see), agreed to a single-year deal with center […]
Three of the draft picks the Celtics are acquiring from the Sixers in their shocking Jaylen Brown blockbuster appear to be relatively straightforward. Those three selections are reportedly as follows: The Sixers’ 2031 first-round pick (unprotected). Either the Warriors’, Thunder’s, or Bucks’ 2028 second-round pick (whichever is most favorable). Either the Wizards’, Trail Blazers’, or […]
The Portland Trail Blazers have announced their 2026 NBA Summer League Roster. The lineup features three regular-season Blazers, including 2025 first-round draft pick Yang Hansen, as well as two-way players Chris Youngblood and Jayson Kent. Play begins on July 8 at 8:00 p.m. against the Phoenix Suns, with at least four more games to follow, […]
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori believes they can get the best version of Ja Morant after a productive lunch meeting with him at a South Carolina steakhouse on Tuesday. The Blazers have been quite busy this past week.…
This has been a busy week for the Portland Trail Blazers. After a quiet night in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Blazers have made a few splashes. They traded Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to the Memphis Grizzlies for Ja Morant. They re-signed reserve center Robert Williams III and inked free agent center Branden Carlson […]
The landscape of the NBA has shifted dramatically following the blockbuster announcement that the Memphis Grizzlies have officially traded two-time All-Star point guard Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant, Kris Murray, and $1 million in cash. While a change of scenery for an embattled superstar is always massive news, […]
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori met with new Blazers point guard Ja Morant at a Columbia, South Carolina steakhouse on Tuesday, one day after Portland acquired the two-time All-Star via trade from the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Portland Trail Blazers made headlines on Monday when they traded for Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant. The talented scorer has been dogged in recent years by controversy and declining statistics, making the asking price for him incredibly low compared to his peak value several seasons ago. Following the deal, the question remains open: […]
It has been an extremely exciting and eventful start to free agency for the Portland Trail Blazers.The Blazers grabbed headlines this week by trading for star guard Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies, but they weren’t done there.Portland Trail Blazers Sign Branden Carlson to One-Year, $2.5 Million Deal In Free AgencyAccording to ESPN’s Shams Charania, […]
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Ja Morant is already front and center in Portland as the Trail Blazers roll out a bold message to fans after the blockbuster trade.
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The Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to sign free agent center Branden Carlson on a one-year, $2.5 million contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Free agent 7-footer Branden Carlson has agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million deal to sign with the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Portland picks up a big man who has developed […]
The Oklahoma City Thunder have lost a depth big man as center Branden Carlson has signed with the Portland Trail Blazers in free agency. Carlson signed a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Blazers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. He is one of the first players to sign since free agency kicked off at 6 […]
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Damian Lillard welcomed Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers in a short video released by the team on Tuesday.
Kelly Oubre Jr. will meet with the Pacers, Lakers, Trail Blazers, and Sixers, among other teams, as he contemplates his next move, Yahoo Sports’ Kelly Iko reports (via Twitter). Oubre is coming off a strong season for Philadelphia. He started 41 of the 50 games he played and averaged 14.1 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.4 […]
The Washington Wizards are reportedly not interested in discussing a trade involving Anthony Davis despite recent speculation linking the veteran forward to several teams. The Golden State Warriors have been connected to Davis in recent days, while the Trail Blazers were also rumored to have interest before shifting their focus to acquiring Ja Morant. Anthony […]
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4:49 pm: The Trail Blazers have officially announced their three-year deal with Williams, completing it as a veteran extension before he reached free agency. “Rob has proven to be one of the league’s most impactful defenders, bringing rim protection, rebounding, and offensive feel and versatility to our frontcourt,” general manager Joe Cronin said in a […]
Portland’s acquisition of Ja Morant this week was one of the first big shocks of the NBA offseason, and a notable local commentator believes the deal threatens to return the Trail Blazers to the tragic fortunes of their “Jail Blazers” era two decades ago. In a piece at the Oregonian and an interview on SiriusXM…
Remember when I said Dub Nation didn’t need to gloat back in February, that we could just quietly nod and smile as Memphis flew too close to the sun? Well, the wax just hit the ocean. Ja Morant is a Portland Trail Blazer now, traded for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, and the last remaining […]
The Portland Trail Blazers have received mixed reviews for yesterday’s trade which sent Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for point guard Ja Morant. A few people have been enthusiastic. Most have expressed some level of puzzlement, seeing as how the Blazers now have four point guards meriting minutes and […]
The Blazers and other teams around the NBA are posturing and trying to drive down the trade value for Jaylen Brown, but I'm not totally buying it.
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Blazers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Today’s poll asks your instinctive opinion about the big Ja Morant deal. Are you in favor, […]
Robert Williams III is staying in Portland after agreeing to a new contract before reaching free agency. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the veteran center has agreed to a three-year, $44 million extension with the Portland Trail Blazers, keeping him under contract through the 2028-29 season. The agreement ends speculation that Williams could leave this […]
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