The Portland Trail Blazers (0-0) are opening up the 2026-27 regular season on Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns.This contest marks something of a new era in Portland. The Trail Blazers are welcoming a new coach into the franchise in…
Ja Morant is set to make his Portland Trail Blazers debut as a starter against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Despite earlier speculation suggesting Morant might begin the 2026-27 season as a sixth man, Chris Haynes confirmed the point guard will be in the starting lineup for new head coach Micah Nori.
Morant's starting role comes as wing Deni Avdija is listed as questionable, leaving Portland with various backcourt combinations alongside Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday. Kevin Hicks writes that the upcoming campaign represents a crucial opportunity for Morant to revitalize his career after appearing in under 80 games across the past three seasons.
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