Ja Morant Traded to Trail Blazers as Portland Gambles on Comeback

The Portland Trail Blazers acquired 27-year-old guard Ja Morant from Memphis in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. Morant, set to earn over $40 million annually, experienced a turbulent year with injuries and off-court issues. However, before an elbow sprain ended his season, he averaged 28.5 points per 36 minutes and dished 36 assists in a three-game span, giving Portland a high-upside co-star alongside Deni Avdija.