4 publishers · first seen Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:16 UTC · updated Thu, 29 Oct 2026 19:52 UTC
The Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers, both undefeated, are set to face each other on Oct. 29 at the Moda Center, marking Ja Morant's first game against his former team since being traded in June. The Grizzlies, now 4-0, will host the 3-0 Trail Blazers, with Morant reuniting with former teammates including Zach Edey, Scotty Pippen Jr. and GG Jackson, whom he still speaks with regularly. Morant said he has no hard feelings toward the Grizzlies organization, calling his time in Memphis great and stating he is cool with everyone there.
Memphis has surprised many with its 4-0 start amid a rebuild following trades of Morant and Jaren Jackson, with guard Ty Jerome averaging 29.8 points and earning Western Conference Player of the Week honors. Portland, led by Morant and Damian Lillard, leads the NBA in scoring with 129.3 points per game and has won key games, including a victory over the previously unbeaten Lakers.
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