NBA offseason intel: Ja Morant lands in Portland, LeBron stays put
Ja Morant’s blockbuster move to Portland headlines a wild NBA free agency opening, with LeBron James re-signing in Los Angeles and Kawhi Leonard’s status still in flux.
The Portland Trail Blazers have officially landed Ja Morant in a trade that reshapes the Western Conference power balance, while LeBron James agreed to terms to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers. The moves cap a frenetic opening to NBA free agency, with Kawhi Leonard’s next destination still unclear. The Ja Morant trade to Portland was finalized Friday, sending the All-NBA guard to the Trail Blazers in exchange for a package that includes two first-round picks and multiple young players.
