Kendrick Perkins Issues Blunt Reality Check to Ja Morant After Blazers Trade
Summary
The Memphis Grizzlies traded star player Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers, ending a major chapter for Memphis as they move on from their former core players. ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins says Morant must now prove he can still perform at a high level with Portland, where he will join teammate Damian Lillard.Key Facts
- Ja Morant was traded by Memphis to Portland in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray.
- Memphis has traded away all of its former stars like Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr., signaling a team rebuild.
- Morant was a Rookie of the Year and two-time All-Star with Memphis.
- He has struggled recently due to injuries and suspensions, playing only 79 games in three years.
- Morant’s last season included a drop in shooting accuracy and just 20 games played before being shut down.
- Portland recently made the playoffs with 42 wins and hopes to contend again, led by Damian Lillard.
- The Blazers have a deep group of guards, including Lillard, Jrue Holiday, Scoot Henderson, and Shaedon Sharpe.
- Kendrick Perkins said this is Morant’s last chance to show he still belongs among the NBA’s best players.
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