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Ja Morant Switches to No. 1 with Portland Trail Blazers

Ja Morant is making a bold statement with the Portland Trail Blazers. He’s switching his jersey number from No. 12 to No. 1. This move signals a fresh start for the two-time All-Star, according to reports.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 2

Making Sense of the Trail Blazers’ Recent Moves

The Portland Trail Blazers have made tons of decisions this week regarding their current roster and future direction. They traded for Ja Morant, apparently

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NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 2

Projecting the Blazers' New Starting Lineup After the Ja Morant Trade

After the Portland Trail Blazers landed the next face of their franchise in Ja Morant, their starting lineup will feature a couple of new faces to kick off the 2026-27 NBA season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Ja Morant News / HITC / July 2

How Nike might have played a primary role in Ja Morant trade to Portland Trail Blazers

Ja Morant’s long trade saga with the Memphis Grizzlies ended with a trade to the Portland Trail Blazers with some potential external intervention. Morant joins a crowded guard room in Portland alongside Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson, and Jrue Holiday, but it could be a high-upside guard core that returns the Blazers to competitiveness.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 1

Trail Blazers Winners and Losers at the Start of Free Agency

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.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 30

Damian Lillard’s message to Ja Morant after shocking trade

The Portland Trail Blazers shocked everyone on Monday when they pulled off a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, bringing guard Ja Morant to the Pacific Northwest.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / June 30

2 Jerami Grant Replacements the Blazers Could Target After Ja Morant Trade

The Portland Trail Blazers made one of the more unexpected moves of the offseason by bringing in Ja Morant. He gives the franchise a dynamic lead guard to jumpstart an offense that ranked 17th in the NBA with 115.5 points per game last season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / June 30

Instant Grade: Blazers Re-Sign Robert Williams III Ahead of Free Agency

One day after finalizing a blockbuster trade that added starpower to their backcourt, the Portland Trail Blazers made their interior a priority by re-signing Robert Williams III to a three-year, $44 million deal, as reported by Shams Charania.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Robert Williams News / Field Level Media / June 30

Report: Blazers C Robert Williams III agrees to 3-year extension

Center Robert Williams III has agreed to sign a three-year, $44 million contract extension to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. LIFT Sports Management told ESPN of the extension, which extends through the 2028-29 season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / June 30

Controversial Blazers Owner’s ‘Deep’ Negotiations Over Arena Deal Risks Franchise’s 31-Year Roots in Portland, Per Native Columnist

The Portland Trail Blazers could leave the city altogether as the franchise faces an uncertain future. City officials are debating a proposed $600 million public renovation of the Moda Center, and owner Tom Dundon faces pressure to pay under the team’s existing lease.

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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / June 30

Report: Blazers Prefer to Keep Jrue Holiday After Adding Ja Morant

Jrue Holiday on the move? Not so fast. The Portland Trail Blazers made one of the most surprising moves of the offseason by acquiring Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies.

Robert Williams News / Hoops Rumors / June 30

Robert Williams Returning To Trail Blazers On Three-Year Deal

Robert Williams will re-sign with the Trail Blazers for $44MM over three years, agent Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

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Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / June 30

'It’s an Insult to Damian Lillard': Portland Columnist Calls Ja Morant Trade to Trail Blazers ‘Terrible’

The Portland Trail Blazers’ blockbuster acquisition of Ja Morant hasn’t been the joy it should’ve been. Instead, it has ignited local backlash. Intended as a massive summer splash, Portland sent veteran forward Jerami Grant and young wing Kris Murray to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for the controversial 26-year-old guard.

Portland Trail Blazers News / HITC / June 30

Portland Trail Blazers working on new arena deal to move to a new city amid $600m renovation row

As frustrations between the city of Portland and Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon continue, the owner could be looking to take his franchise to a new city.

Jrue Holiday News / Stadium Rant / June 29

Jrue Holiday Trade Rumors: 3 Potential Scenarios

Jrue Holiday is a guard every team would want to have on it’s roster. Trade rumors involving his name have picked up in a major way after the Portland Trailblazers acquired Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30

Trail Blazers create logjam at point guard with Ja Morant trade

The Portland Trail Blazers are taking a gamble that Ja Morant can return to form with their team. They've also added a fourth pricey point guard to their roster.

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Kawhi Leonard will reportedly only consider signing extension with one suitor

Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker / June 29

There's a front-runner to trade for Celtics' Jaylen Brown

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / June 28

Trail Blazers To Hire Mike Williams As Assistant Coach

The Trail Blazers have begun the process of filling out the coaching staff around first-time head coach Micah Nori. The first move they are making is to bring in Mike Williams as an assistant coach, Michael Scotto reports for HoopsHype (Twitter link).

Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker / June 26

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Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / June 25

Trail Blazers Owner Asks Tax Payers to Provide for $600 Million Arena Project in Outrageous Demand

Tom Dundon believes buying the Portland Trail Blazers was already a major investment in Portland. But as city officials weigh one of the biggest public financing decisions in franchise history, the billionaire owner is making it clear he sees that investment differently than many local leaders do.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24

J.B. Bickerstaff rips Blazers over controversial HC decision

J.B. Bickerstaff rips Trail Blazers over controversial coaching decision

The Portland Trail Blazers ended their head coaching search on Tuesday when they hired Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori. However, the Blazers’ decision isn’t going over well.

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Micah Nori News / Yardbarker / June 23

Cheap Blazers owner gives new HC a strange contract

Contract for new head coach exacerbates cheapness concerns surrounding owner Tom Dundon

The Trail Blazers took an unconventional approach to the contract of new head coach Micah Nori, one that only amplified concerns about owner Tom Dundon's financial commitment to the franchise.

ESPN insider in 'advanced talks' to take front-office job with NBA team

Hawks continue to shore up roster with shrewd Aaron Wiggins trade

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Heat likely to lose one player after trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo

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