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Trail Blazers’ Anticipated Starting Lineup for Season-Opener vs. Suns

The Portland Trail Blazers' anticipated starting lineup for their season opener against the Phoenix Suns will be interesting to watch.

By Toran Flores · HEAVY

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 7:31 PM

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Portland's anticipated starting lineup features Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Toumani Camara, Deni Avdija, and Donovan Clingan against Phoenix.
NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Ja Morant will start, moving guard Jrue Holiday to the sixth-man role.
Damian Lillard returns to Portland on a three-year, $41.6 million contract after an 18-month recovery from an Achilles tear.

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The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to start Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Toumani Camara, Deni Avdija, and Donovan Clingan for their 2026-27 season opener against the Phoenix Suns. Head coach Micah Nori is projected to use Jrue Holiday as a sixth man, with NBA insider Chris Haynes reporting that Morant will be given the starting nod.

The game marks Lillard's return after an 18-month recovery from a torn Achilles sustained during the 2025 playoffs with Milwaukee. He pairs with Morant, whom Portland acquired via trade from the Memphis Grizzlies in late June for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.

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