Blazers’ Ja Morant trade works best if they flip him at the deadline

Rip City Project argues that the Portland Trail Blazers should aim to boost Ja Morant's trade value and flip him ahead of February's trade deadline. Although general manager Joe Cronin acquired the guard without giving up draft capital, writer Reese Kunz asserts that Morant remains a poor stylistic fit within Portland's crowded backcourt alongside ball-dominant players like Deni Avdija.

According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, league rivals are actively monitoring whether Portland plans to rehab Morant's value before offloading him. Kunz notes that head coach Micah Nori is reportedly questioning the backcourt fit, suggesting that trading Morant could secure valuable future assets while shedding his significant salary.