Blazers news: NBA scout’s brutal ‘physically unfit’ Ja Morant assessment turns heads

An anonymous NBA scout delivered a harsh assessment of Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant ahead of the team's training camp, labeling the former All-Star "physically unfit." The scout expressed concerns about Morant's physical fitness and his ability to compete alongside Damian Lillard. The scout suggested that the combination of Morant and Lillard, both small guards with defensive weaknesses, would create a challenging pairing.

Morant is set to join the Trail Blazers for training camp next week, following his acquisition from the Memphis Grizzlies. The scout also mentioned that Morant might see more playing time with Portland than he did with Memphis last season, despite limited availability in recent years. Former NBA head coach PJ Carlesimo offered a more optimistic perspective on the Morant-Lillard pairing, praising Lillard's basketball intelligence and willingness to adjust, which Carlesimo believes will help the duo succeed.