Ja Morant putting in work ahead of his first season in Portland 💪 (via @trailblazers) https://t.co/BNYCQBIRBg Via @NBA on X

What happened: Ja Morant is preparing for his first season in Portland ahead of the 2026-27 NBA campaign.

Why it matters: The offseason work is an early checkpoint for a player whose arrival reset Portland’s backcourt. Game results remain months away.

What to watch: Training camp and preseason should provide the first formal read on Morant’s fit.

Sources

  • @NBA