Viral Clip Captures Ja Morant’s Shocked Response to Unexpected Portland Trade
Ja Morant had been traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in an unexpected move earlier this offseason. Having played with the Memphis Grizzlies ever since he was drafted by them 2nd overall in 2019, he is now embarking on a new chapter in the NBA. The former Rookie of the Year seemed to be surprised [...]
In an unexpected turn of events, Ja Morant was traded from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Portland Trail Blazers earlier this offseason. The move marked the end of Morant's seven-year tenure with the Grizzlies, who had drafted him 2nd overall in 2019 and made him their Rookie of the Year. The trade saw the Grizzlies send forwards Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to Portland in exchange for Morant, with no draft picks involved.
Some reports suggested an additional $1 million in cash considerations went to the Trail Blazers. Morant's sudden relocation to Portland left him visibly shocked in a viral video clip showing his first reaction to the news. Despite the initial shock, Morant has since adapted to his new situation, expressing his excitement about playing with new teammates and enjoying the good weather in Portland.
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