Blazers' Micah Nori Addresses Jrue Holiday's Future After Ja Morant Trade
Summary
The Portland Trail Blazers traded for Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies in a surprising deal that involved no draft picks. Despite having many guards on the team, including Jrue Holiday, Blazers coach Micah Nori said Holiday will remain a key player and is not expected to be traded.Key Facts
- Portland acquired Ja Morant by trading Jerami Grant, Kris Murray, and $1 million.
- The trade was unexpected because no draft picks were involved.
- Before the trade, Portland had many guards: Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, Scoot Henderson, and Shaedon Sharpe.
- Micah Nori confirmed Jrue Holiday will stay on the team and is important to the Blazers’ plans.
- Holiday is 36 years old and has a $72 million contract over two seasons.
- Holiday is a former All-Defensive player and NBA champion.
- Holiday had a strong recent season with 16.3 points and 6.1 assists per game.
- The team may use Holiday as a leader for the second unit, while Morant, Lillard, and others start.
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