{"id":202992,"date":"2026-06-30T08:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T12:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=202992"},"modified":"2026-06-30T00:35:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T04:35:44","slug":"morant-blazers-trade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2026\/06\/30\/morant-blazers-trade\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating The Ja Morant Blazers Trade And What It Could Mean"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Portland Trail Blazers went into the 2026 offseason looking to make a big trade. Now, they have pulled off the Ja Morant<\/a>-Blazers trade, which could be quite promising for Portland’s future. With new owner Tom Dundon’s plans, there could be more in store moving forward.<\/p>\n

Navigating The Ja Morant Blazers Trade And What It Could Mean<\/h2>\n

Over the past few weeks, the Blazers have been a name often mentioned in all kinds of trade talks. They were part of the Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a> trade rumors, and they are still a potential landing spot for Jaylen Brown<\/a>. However, they capitalized on a market opportunity by sending Jerami Grant<\/a> and Kris Murray<\/a> to the Grizzlies for Morant.<\/p>\n

Considering Morant’s value has dropped off a cliff, this was essentially a low-risk move for Portland. With Grant’s massive contract, this trade ultimately does not cost too much. It was quite surprising because no one projected the Morant trade to Portland<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Of course, there is some confusion with the rotation, but it is hard to pass up on a talented player who is just entering his prime. He might have fallen out of favor recently, but he can still return to that level.<\/p>\n

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Portland’s Future Is More Promising After This Trade<\/h3>\n

At only 26, Morant still has upside, especially with what he showed earlier in his career. Over the past few seasons, injuries have damaged his reputation, but he is still quite a talented player. The Blazers are banking on talent rather than fit right now, and it might work out with Morant.<\/p>\n

After the Morant-Blazers trade, he is yet another player within the premium age range of 25-30. Players like Toumani Camara<\/a> and Deni Avdija<\/a> are on that timeline, so Morant fits alongside them well. Younger players like Donovan Clingan<\/a>, Shaedon Sharpe<\/a>, and Scoot Henderson<\/a> also fit within that timeline.<\/p>\n

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Shams:<\/p>\n

"The Blazers did speak to Ja Morant today shortly after the trade. I'm told he expressed to them that he's excited to be in Portland" pic.twitter.com\/FKApqv8tnw<\/a><\/p>\n

— Oh No He Didn't (@ohnohedidnt24) June 30, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n