Ja Morant is officially a Portland Trail Blazer. That’s the huge news that broke on Friday, and trust me, his reaction to finding out about the trade is making waves all over social media right now.
“They Sent Me To Portland, Man”
A video posted by Shot By Nie Media on Instagram captured the raw moment Morant got the news. His exact words? “They sent me to Portland, man.” You can practically feel the disbelief and the gravity of that statement. This isn’t just a player being moved; it’s a star reacting in real time to a massive shift in his career and life.
The Big Switch: Grizzlies Get Grant and Murray
The actual trade went down on June 29, but the video revealing his reaction only just hit. The Memphis Grizzlies sent Morant to the Blazers in exchange for forwards Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. It’s a huge shake-up for both franchises, making for a fascinating early storyline ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.
This move changes a ton for the upcoming 2026-27 season, and every fan is gonna be locked in to see how Morant settles in Portland. What will this new chapter bring? We’re all waiting to find out.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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