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Portland Trail Blazers star Ja Morant is expected to miss at least four weeks due to a Grade 2 left hamstring sprain sustained during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies. This injury adds to the growing list of NBA players dealing with physical setbacks early in the season. Morant, who was traded to Portland this summer, had been averaging 15.8 points, 5.5 assists, and 2.5 rebounds in his first four games with the team. The Blazers, currently 3-1, will rely on veteran Jrue Holiday and rising guard Scoot Henderson to stabilize their backcourt in Morant's absence.
The NBA has seen an unusual number of injuries early in the season, with several stars already sidelined. Morant's injury occurred in his first game against his former team since the trade, where he scored 14 points and had three assists before exiting the game. The Trail Blazers will need to regroup and rely on their depth to maintain their strong start to the season.
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