@courtsidepress: Ja Morant will reportedly start alongside Damian Lillard in the Portland Trail Blazers’ backcourt to open the 2026-27 NBA season, according to Chris Haynes. Despite earlier speculation that Morant could come off the bench, Portland is rolling with its two All-Star guards for tonight’s season opener against the Phoenix Suns. With Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson also in the rotation, the Blazers have plenty of backcourt talent. How dangerous can a Morant-Lillard duo be in Portland? ⬇️ (via NBC Sports / Chris Haynes)

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