Rocco Moschella is a contributing writer for Portland Trail Blazers on SI. During the fall of 2025, he worked as a sportswriter for Fan Feed Network, covering sports news and developing digital media content. In addition to writing for On SI, Rocco is a freelance PR and social media content strategist for clients across various industries.
The Portland Trail Blazers' Ja Morant trade was one of the NBA's biggest offseason swings. Here's how it compares to other blockbuster moves around the league.
Ja Morant explains why Portland's unselfish young core will unlock new elements of his game and why he is ready to embrace his spotlight with the Trail Blazers.
Shaedon Sharpe and Deni Avdija headline the contracts Portland could use if it decides to make one more significant move after filling its final roster spot.
The Portland Trail Blazers have two open roster spots that they can fill before the start of training camp, which can be used on veterans still needing a home.
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