# NBA Insider Contradicts Ja Morant Trade Rumors

> NBA insider reports Ja Morant will start for Trail Blazers, contradicting earlier trade rumors.
- Title: NBA Insider Contradicts Ja Morant Trade Rumors · Newsweek
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nba/nba-insiders-latest-report-contradicts-ja-morant-trail-blazers-rumors-12602161
- Author: Victor Barbosa
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ja morant, portland trail blazers, nba, chris haynes, 2026-27 nba season, trade rumors
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.