Blazers' Ja Morant exits against former team with hamstring injury

Oct 29, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant (1) drives to the basket during the first half against Memphis Grizzlies center Quinten Post (41) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images Trail Blazers point guard Ja Morant exited Portland's Thursday game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to a left hamstring injury. Morant left the floor against his ex-teammates with 7:46 remaining in the game. The Trail Blazers ruled him out a short time later. Memphis won the game 124-103. Morant had 14 points and three assists in 23 minutes before departing. Morant, 27, spent seven seasons with Memphis before being dealt to Portland on June 29. The Grizzlies received forwards Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. Morant was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2019 draft by Memphis and quickly elevated to stardom. He was the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2019-20 and later averaged a career-high 27.4 points in 2021-22, being named Most Improved Player that season. --Field Level Media