PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers may be preparing to open the 2026–27 NBA season with one of the league’s most intriguing—and potentially complicated—backcourts. Head coach Micah Nori said starting Damian Lillard and Ja Morant together doesn’t make sense, but he is reportedly leaning toward doing exactly that. According to Jason Quick of The Athletic, Nori pointed to the size and defensive concerns surrounding the pairing. Both Lillard and Morant are undersized guards who have not historically been known for their defensive impact. The alternative would be starting Jrue…
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