New Trail Blazers Coach Micah Nori Setting Himself Up for Ja Morant Drama Already?

Sportsnaut's Jason Burgos argues that new Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori risks early drama by hesitating to commit to Ja Morant and Damian Lillard as his starting backcourt. When asked if the duo would start on opening night, Nori told reporters that it is "not set in stone, but probably" as he evaluates how the combination looks on the court.

Burgos believes Nori should decisively name both players as starters to avoid potential frustration and locker-room conflict, noting Morant's past dissatisfaction with his usage in Memphis. The article outlines Portland's crowded guard rotation, which also includes Jrue Holiday, Scoot Henderson, and Shaedon Sharpe heading into the season.