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NBA Insider Contradicts Ja Morant Trade Rumors
NBA insider reports Ja Morant will start for Trail Blazers, contradicting earlier trade rumors.
In brief
NBA insider reports Ja Morant will start for Trail Blazers, contradicting earlier trade rumors. Ja Morant will start for the Portland Trail Blazers in their 2026-27 season opener after NBA insider Chris Haynes confirmed he'll be in the starting lineup. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Trail Blazers Start Date
The Portland Trail Blazers will begin their 2026-27 NBA regular season on Wednesday night at home versus the Phoenix Suns.
Ja Morant Starting Lineup
Senior NBA insider Chris Haynes reported Wednesday afternoon that the 2019-20 Rookie of the Year will be in the team's starting lineup.
Trade Rumors Contradicted
ESPN's Marc J. Spears initially reported Morant would be in the Blazers' second unit due to the team's crowded backcourt.
In short
Ja Morant will start for the Portland Trail Blazers in their 2026-27 season opener after NBA insider Chris Haynes confirmed he'll be in the starting lineup.
