# ja morant (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover ja morant. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Blazers can solve their guard problem with one obvious trade](https://ripcityproject.com/blazers-solve-guard-problem-one-obvious-trade-jrue-holiday-andrew-wiggins?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-20 · Nicholas Kula · Rip City Project Feed_ In a mock trade, the Trail Blazers eye Andrew Wiggins to solve their guard abundance. ## [Ben Simmons could be the curveball that fixes Blazers’ glaring roster flaw](https://ripcityproject.com/ben-simmons-curveball-fixes-blazers-glaring-roster-flaw?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-20 · Orel Dizon · Rip City Project Feed_ The Portland Trail Blazers' roster looks like it is missing key pieces, and another reclamation project could be the solution. ## [Peyton Watson trade is another one that got away from the Blazers](https://ripcityproject.com/peyton-watson-trade-another-one-got-away-blazers?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-20 · Reese Kunz · Rip City Project Feed_ The Portland Trail Blazers expressed interest in Peyton Watson but were unable to finish the job as the rising star heads to Cleveland. ## [Trail Blazers have unique LeBron opportunity that could give them a boost](https://ripcityproject.com/trail-blazers-have-unique-lebron-opportunity-that-could-give-them-a-boost?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-19 · Jordanna Clark · Rip City Project Feed_ The Portland Trail Blazers will take on LeBron James and the Sixers for the first time a month into the start of the regular season. ## [2023 Redraft offers yet another painful reminder of Blazers’ Scoot Henderson miss](https://ripcityproject.com/2023-redraft-painful-reminder-blazers-scoot-henderson-miss?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-19 · Reese Kunz · Rip City Project Feed_ The latest 2023 NBA redraft reminds Portland Trail Blazers fans of a Scoot Henderson pick that still looks like a miss. ## [Pressure builds on Scoot Henderson after Blazers' Ja Morant trade](https://ripcityproject.com/portland-trail-blazers-pressure-builds-scoot-henderson-after-ja-morant-trade?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-18 · Tyler Watts · Rip City Project Feed_ The Portland Trail Blazers have a loaded backcourt after trading for Ja Morant, which adds even more pressure on Scoot Henderson. ## [Predicting the Trail Blazers' 2026-27 record with talent and questions galore](https://ripcityproject.com/predicting-trail-blazers-2026-27-record-talent-questions-galore?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-17 · Reese Kunz · Rip City Project Feed_ Predicting the Portland Trail Blazers' record for the 2026-27 season after a puzzling offseason. ## [3 High-stakes matchups the Trail Blazers have to win in 2026-27](https://ripcityproject.com/3-high-stakes-matchups-trail-blazers-win-2026-27?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-16 · Finn Kuehl · Rip City Project Feed_ Evaluating the Western Conference opponents the Portland Trail Blazers must defeat to secure a playoff spot next season. ## [Blazers' Deandre Ayton buyout looks even better after this offseason](https://ripcityproject.com/blazers-deandre-ayton-buyout-looks-even-better-offseason?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-16 · Reese Kunz · Rip City Project Feed_ The Trail Blazers' decision to move on from Deandre Ayton and embrace their Donovan Clingan era looks better than ever this offseason. ## [Deni Avdija has a potential Ja Morant problem in Portland](https://ripcityproject.com/deni-avdija-potential-ja-morant-problem-portland?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-16 · Reese Kunz · Rip City Project Feed_ The Trail Blazers' Ja Morant trade clouds Deni Avdija's offensive role after an All-Star season in Portland. ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VwJ1VKjOynCZ) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [Power ranking the Trail Blazers’ two-way players based on breakout chances](https://ripcityproject.com/power-ranking-trail-blazers-two-way-players-breakout-chances?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-14 · Finn Kuehl · Rip City Project Feed_ Evaluating Chris Youngblood, John Tonje, and Jayson Kent based on how likely they are to break out for the Trail Blazers in the 2026-27 season. ## [#124: Mailbag!](https://walking-bucket.ghost.io/124-mailbag/) _2026-08-14 · Michael Waterloo · Walking Bucket_ We opened up the mailbag today. ## [How to watch the Trail Blazers in 2026-27: TV, streaming, and radio](https://ripcityproject.com/how-to-watch-trail-blazers-2026-27-tv-streaming-radio?utm_source=RSS) _2026-08-13 · Reese Kunz · Rip City Project Feed_ Everything Portland Trail Blazers fans need to watch their team play in the 2026-27 season. ## [#123: It's been an interesting 72 hours](https://walking-bucket.ghost.io/123-its-been-an-interesting-72-hours/) _2026-08-03 · Michael Waterloo · Walking Bucket_ I received hate-filled messages from people who don't care about women for standing up for trans folx. ## [#122: Kelsey Skubal, or Tarik Plum?](https://walking-bucket.ghost.io/122-kelsey-skubal-or-tarik-plum/) _2026-07-31 · Michael Waterloo · Walking Bucket_ Both the WNBA and MLB trade deadlines are days away. We know moves will happen, but which ones? How do the players compare to each other across leagues? ## [The man vs. the myth](https://mollyhmorrison.substack.com/p/the-man-vs-the-myth) _2026-07-29 · Moll Don't Lie_ Why it's impossible to be objective about LeBron James ## [#121: On accountability and taking ownership](https://walking-bucket.ghost.io/121-on-accountability-and-taking-ownership/) _2026-07-20 · Michael Waterloo · Walking Bucket_ Sandy Brondello was in the wrong. But it was refreshing as hell to see real accountability and someone taking ownership for once. ## [#120: Gabby Williams is authentically HER](https://walking-bucket.ghost.io/120-gabby-williams-is-authentically-her/) _2026-07-17 · Michael Waterloo · Walking Bucket_ Gabby Williams is one of the best players in the world on the court, but that's just her job. Who she is is how she shows up off of the court. ## [#119: Which shoe would suck the least amount to get hit with?](https://walking-bucket.ghost.io/119-which-shoe-would-suck-the-least-amount-to-get-hit-with/) _2026-07-14 · Michael Waterloo · Walking Bucket_ Marina Mabrey was hit with a shoe the other night in her game against the New York Liberty. Which basketball shoe would suck the least amount if it hit you? I find out. ## [#118: Who the f\*\*\* is Justine Pissott?](https://walking-bucket.ghost.io/118-who-the-f-is-justine-pissott/) _2026-07-13 · Michael Waterloo · Walking Bucket_ Justine Pissott turned heads Saturday night, setting rookie records in a blowout win over the Mercury. But who the f\*\*\* is she? ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EF0Zd8RLiIMw) _2026-07-13 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [#117: 10 questions to get to know Flau'jae Johnson](https://walking-bucket.ghost.io/118-10-questions-to-get-to-know-flaujae-johnson/) _2026-07-10 · Michael Waterloo · Walking Bucket_ I chatted with Seattle Storm rookie Flau'jae Johnson to learn more about what makes her, her. ## [#116: So, you want your team to trade for Skylar Diggins?](https://walking-bucket.ghost.io/117-so-you-want-your-team-to-trade-for-skylar-diggins/) _2026-07-08 · Michael Waterloo · Walking Bucket_ Skylar Diggins is on the bench in Chicago, and it looks like a split may be necessary. So, you want your team to trade for her? Here's what that could look like. ## [#115: Thanks for everything, Ja](https://walking-bucket.ghost.io/115-thanks-for-everything-ja/) _2026-07-03 · Michael Waterloo · Walking Bucket_ The Grizzlies finally trade Ja Morant. I'll miss him in Memphis. Plus Jaylen Brown for Paul George (?!?!) and WNBA All-Star Starters. ## [When dreams die](https://mollyhmorrison.substack.com/p/when-dreams-die) _2026-06-29 · Molly Morrison · Moll Don't Lie_ If you're reading this, Ja Morant was traded. ## [They won, Dad](https://mollyhmorrison.substack.com/p/they-won-dad) _2026-06-16 · Molly Morrison · Moll Don't Lie_ A Knicks championship, grief, and the search for meaning ## [All aboard the OKC hate train](https://mollyhmorrison.substack.com/p/all-aboard-the-okc-hate-train) _2026-06-02 · Molly Morrison · Moll Don't Lie_ How did it get so crowded in here? ## [Live from New York, it's the NBA Finals](https://mollyhmorrison.substack.com/p/live-from-new-york-its-the-nba-finals) _2026-05-26 · Molly Morrison · Moll Don't Lie_ I stood amongst thousands of Knicks fans celebrating outside MSG... and it was magical. ## [Remembering Brandon Clarke](https://mollyhmorrison.substack.com/p/remembering-brandon-clarke) _2026-05-13 · Molly Morrison · Moll Don't Lie_ On grief and the joy Brandon Clarke brought to Memphis. ## [So long, summer camp](https://mollyhmorrison.substack.com/p/so-long-summer-camp) _2026-05-05 · Molly Morrison · Moll Don't Lie_ As the first round of eliminations sweeps through the league, I wrote a poem about how expectations shift each time a star reaches the playoffs. ## [The art of a hate watch](https://mollyhmorrison.substack.com/p/the-art-of-a-hate-watch) _2026-04-13 · Molly Morrison · Moll Don't Lie_ A hater's guide to watching the NBA playoffs ## [Zuverlässiges Hosting, Domains, Server (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/q58xzqcg6J4H) _2026-04-13 · **Sponsored**_ Zuverlässige Infrastruktur, niedrige Preise und skalierbare Server für deinen Webauftritt. ## [I've been avoiding my favorite NBA team](https://mollyhmorrison.substack.com/p/ive-been-avoiding-my-favorite-nba) _2026-03-12 · Molly Morrison · Moll Don't Lie_ Confessions of a miserable fan of a tanking team ## [More tears in basketball](https://mollyhmorrison.substack.com/p/more-tears-in-basketball) _2026-03-07 · Molly Morrison · Moll Don't Lie_ Athletes are often mocked for caring too much. Victor Wembanyama reminds us that caring is the entire point. ## [Jeanie Buss Pushes Back on LeBron James Rumors](https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/jeanie-buss-pushes-back-on-lebron-james-rumors/) _2026-01-21 · Antonio Kozlow · Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News_ Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss strongly rejected recent rumors involving LeBron James and their working relationship. Buss called the speculation “completely unfair” and said it wrongly pulls James into Buss family issues. She made her comments in response to reports suggesting tension between ownership and the Lakers star. Buss stressed that James does not \[…\] The post Jeanie Buss Pushes… ## [Lakers Sale Reveal: Family Infighting Before Historic $10B Deal](https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lakers-sale-reveal-family-infighting-before-historic-10b-deal/) _2026-01-21 · Antonio Kozlow · Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News_ The Los Angeles Lakers’ sale at a record-setting $10 billion valuation didn’t just make sports business history — it also exposed long-running Buss family tensions behind the scenes. Members of the family, which had owned the franchise since Jerry Buss bought it in 1979, profited greatly from the deal, but the lead-up involved disagreements and \[…\] The post Lakers Sale Reveal: Family Infighting… ## [Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Reportedly Considered Trading LeBron James](https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/lakers-owner-jeanie-buss-reportedly-considered-trading-lebron-james/) _2026-01-21 · Antonio Kozlow · Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News_ A new ESPN report reveals an unexpected chapter in Los Angeles Lakers history: former controlling owner Jeanie Buss once considered trading LeBron James — and the Los Angeles Clippers were floated as a possible destination. The discussion reportedly happened in 2022, after a turbulent period in Lakers decision-making. Buss ultimately didn’t pull the trigger, but \[…\] The post Lakers Owner Jeanie… ## [Warriors Face Leadership Uncertainty After Assistants Weigh in on Kerr](https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/warriors-face-leadership-uncertainty-after-assistants-weigh-in-on-kerr/) _2026-01-21 · Antonio Kozlow · Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News_ The Golden State Warriors have dealt with major roster and coaching questions this season, and now the spotlight has turned to head coach Steve Kerr’s future. A report says “multiple assistant coaches” within the Warriors organization have been operating under the assumption that Kerr will not return next season. These assistants are reportedly surveying the \[…\] The post Warriors Face Leadership… ## [Celtics Coach Mazzulla Gets Real About Tatum’s Recovery](https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/celtics-coach-mazzulla-gets-real-about-tatums-recovery/) _2026-01-20 · Antonio Kozlow · Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News_ Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla offered one of his most candid — and funny — remarks yet about Jayson Tatum’s recovery from a ruptured Achilles tendon. After Tatum finished a vigorous public workout in front of media members during a Celtics shootaround, reporters pressed Mazzulla on what the progress meant. Instead of a typical \[…\] The post Celtics Coach Mazzulla Gets Real About Tatum’s… ## [Devastating Scene at Chase Center: Butler Hurt After Awkward Landing](https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/devastating-scene-at-chase-center-butler-hurt-after-awkward-landing/) _2026-01-20 · Antonio Kozlow · Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News_ The Golden State Warriors faced a frightening moment Monday night when forward Jimmy Butler left the floor with a right knee injury during a game against the Miami Heat at Chase Center. Butler went up to catch a pass in the paint and came down awkwardly after contact with Heat guard Davion Mitchell. He grimaced \[…\] The post Devastating Scene at Chase Center: Butler Hurt After Awkward Landing… ## [Knicks Slump Sparks Frustration at Madison Square Garden](https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/knicks-slump-sparks-frustration-at-madison-square-garden/) _2026-01-20 · Antonio Kozlow · Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News_ The New York Knicks hit a rough patch in late January, losing their fourth straight game in a 114-97 home defeat to the Dallas Mavericks. Fans at Madison Square Garden made their feelings clear by booing the team loudly throughout the night. That reaction drew honest responses from both coach Mike Brown and star guard \[…\] The post Knicks Slump Sparks Frustration at Madison Square Garden appeared… ## [Kuminga’s Future in Question After Butler Injury](https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/kumingas-future-in-question-after-butler-injury/) _2026-01-20 · Antonio Kozlow · Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News_ The Golden State Warriors face a crossroads after forward Jimmy Butler tore his ACL and will miss the rest of the season. Butler’s injury came during a win over the Miami Heat, and it leaves a gap in the rotation and leadership. With Butler sidelined, fans and analysts turned attention to Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga hasn’t \[…\] The post Kuminga’s Future in Question After Butler Injury appeared first… ## [Wizards Emerge as Dark-Horse for Zion](https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/wizards-emerge-as-dark-horse-for-zion/) _2026-01-20 · Antonio Kozlow · Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News_ The Washington Wizards might surprise the league before the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline by pursuing Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans. According to The Athletic’s Josh Robbins, “league sources speculated… Williamson would be someone the Wizards would have to consider if the price is right.” That makes Washington a potential dark-horse candidate for \[…\] The post Wizards Emerge as Dark-Horse… ## [Morant’s Bazooka Celebration Sparks Talk Across the League](https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/morants-bazooka-celebration-sparks-talk-across-the-league/) _2026-01-19 · Antonio Kozlow · Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News_ Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant returned to action in London and gave fans more than just a big performance. After missing two weeks with a right calf issue, Morant scored 24 points and dished 13 assists in a win over the Orlando Magic. He also hit 3 of 4 three-point attempts and celebrated with a \[…\] The post Morant’s Bazooka Celebration Sparks Talk Across the League appeared first on Basketball…