The injury bug has been active to start this NBA season, with Ja Morant its latest victim. Morant has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain, which will sideline the Portland Trail Blazers’ guard for at least four weeks.
It has been an encouraging start to the season for the two-time All-Star. Morant is posting averages of 15.8 points, 5.5 assists, and 2.5 rebounds across 25.8 minutes per game in his first four matchups with the franchise.
Portland has been off to a strong collective start, as well, opening the season with a 3-1 record. Damian Lillard has made his return to the franchise, looking to build off its success following Deni Avdija’s All-Star breakout and plenty of other encouraging leaps from the young core.
The Trail Blazers currently hold +2000 odds of winning the Western Conference on DraftKings Sportsbook. They also hold -200 odds of winning 45+ games and +160 odds of winning 50+.
Morant being sidelined will change the outlook for the franchise in the short-term, and the inability to continue working through the best way to maximize the collection of talents together on the floor may be the bigger story. Stay tuned to DK Network for more updates on Morant and other key NBA injuries.
