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Ja Morant Out at Least Four Weeks with Hamstring Strain
Trail Blazers guard suffers Grade 2 left hamstring injury during first game versus former team
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Injury Details
Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant sustained a Grade 2 left hamstring strain during his initial contest against the Memphis Grizzlies. He left the game in the fourth quarter and will miss at least four weeks before reevaluation. The 27-year-old felt discomfort in the hamstring prior to exiting the matchup.
Team Impact
The Trail Blazers enter Friday at 3-1, but Morant will miss at least the next 15 games, including the start of a four-game road trip versus the Utah Jazz on Saturday. His absence comes during a strong offensive showing, as the team ranks third in the NBA through Thursday with Morant and Damian Lillard forming the backcourt.
Recent Performance and History
Morant posted a season-high 23 points against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday and averaged 15.8 points along with 5.5 assists across his first four games with Portland. The two-time All-Star has a history of injuries and appeared in just 20 games during the 2025-26 season due to an elbow sprain. Coach Micah Nori is expected to increase minutes for Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson in the interim.
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