Ja Morant Out Until Late November With Hamstring Injury

Ja Morant is expected to remain sidelined until around the end of November after being diagnosed with a hamstring injury that carries a four-week recovery timeline. Morant had been performing exceptionally well for the Trail Blazers before his injury, helping lead Portland to a strong 5-1 start to the season. In his absence, Scoot Henderson has moved into the starting lineup while Jrue Holiday takes on a larger role.