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Ja Morant Addresses 'Bad Boy' Image After Portland Trade and Signs Jersey Mishap
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First reported by Mako · 15 minutes ago
What happened
Ja Morant spoke for the first time since his trade to the Portland Trail Blazers, addressing his past reputation and adjusting to his new team. He denied being a "bad boy" and humorously recounted signing his new jersey with his old number. Morant is set to team up with Deni Avdija in Portland.
- 01Ja Morant spoke publicly for the first time since his trade to Portland.
- 02He denied being the "bad boy" of basketball and said he was treated fairly.
- 03Morant is preparing to play alongside Deni Avdija in Portland.
- 04He accidentally signed his new Blazers jersey with his old Memphis number 12.
- 05Morant humorously reacted to the jersey signing mistake.
- 06The trade and comments mark Morant's transition to a new team and role.
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