Ja Morant says joining Trail Blazers 'like starting all over again'
NBA star Ja Morant reflects on his new beginning with the Trail Blazers after a high-profile trade.
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Ja Morant has joined the Portland Trail Blazers following a trade from the Memphis Grizzlies. He has expressed his enthusiasm for the new chapter, describing it as a fresh start. Coverage from USA Today, The Commercial Appeal, Yahoo Sports, Bleacher Report, and ESPN focuses on Morant's mindset and his first public comments since the trade.
The Commercial Appeal and USA Today highlight Morant's determination to leave his past behind. ESPN and Yahoo Sports report on Morant's participation in the Vegas Summer League, where he linked up with teammate Deni Avdija. Bleacher Report notes an incident where Morant accidentally signed a Blazers jersey with his old Grizzlies number.
Watch for Morant's performance in the upcoming NBA season. Coverage does not yet specify whether he will play in more Summer League games.
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Quick answers
Which team did Ja Morant join?
Ja Morant joined the Portland Trail Blazers.
What did Morant say about his new start?
Morant described joining the Trail Blazers as 'like starting all over again'.
What notable incident occurred involving Morant's new jersey?
Morant accidentally signed a Blazers jersey with his old Grizzlies number.
Coverage (8)
- Morant miscast as 'bad guy:' I don't see why that's still a topic theScore · 4h ago
- Blazers' Ja Morant trade reveals a plan Damian Lillard won't love Rip City Project · 4h ago
- “I’ve done what I’ve done in the past, but it’s been … Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Ja Morant doesn't want past to hold him back in fresh Trail Blazers start USA Today · 4h ago
- Ja Morant opens up on Grizzlies departure for first time since trade The Commercial Appeal · 4h ago
- Blazers’ Ja Morant, Deni Avdija link up at Vegas Summer League Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Ja Morant Accidentally Signs Blazers Jersey With Old Grizzlies Number in Photo After Trade Bleacher Report · 4h ago
- Ja Morant says joining Trail Blazers 'like starting all over again' ESPN · 4h ago
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