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Trail Blazers’ Morant exits first game vs. Grizzlies with hamstring injury

Ja Morant exited his first game against his former team in the fourth quarter Thursday night because of a left hamstring injury.

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 5:40 AM
Trail Blazers’ Morant exits first game vs. Grizzlies with hamstring injury
Key Things to Know
  • Ja Morant left Portland's loss to Memphis in the fourth quarter due to a left hamstring injury.
  • The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 124-103 on Thursday night.
  • Coach Micah Nori reported that Morant felt a twinge in his hamstring, with more answers anticipated Friday.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant suffered a left hamstring injury during Thursday night's 124-103 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Morant exited the contest in the fourth quarter against his former team after recording 14 points and three assists in 23 minutes of action.

Trail Blazers coach Micah Nori stated after the game that Morant felt a twinge in his hamstring, with further updates expected Friday. The defeat was Portland's first of the season following a 3-0 start in Morant's debut campaign with the team.

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