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Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday are the ideal veteran mentors for Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant.

The Blazers' roster crunch is forcing Scoot Henderson into a sixth-man role, and he will rise to the challenge.

Benching Ja Morant could be in the Portland Trail Blazers' best interest this 2026-27 season.

Ja Morant's change of scenery could revive his career, making this trade a steal for the Trail Blazers.

Micah Nori knows Deni Avdija remains a top priority as a point-forward in this Trail Blazers offense.

The Trail Blazers' guard depth allows Deni Avdija to become a more complete two-way player.

Retaining center Robert Williams III extension will help the Trail Blazers cover for defensive limitations in their new backcourt.

Toumani Camara's two-way impact will help cover for the defensive limitations of a Ja Morant and Damian Lillard backcourt.

Micah Nori's offensive vision for the Trail Blazers doesn't seem to align with Shaedon Sharpe's playstyle.

Yang Hansen will struggle to carve out minutes in a crowded Trail Blazers frontcourt this season.