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Ja Morant to Wear No. 1 Jersey for Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers announced Thursday that Ja Morant will switch from No. 12 to No. 1 after his trade from the Memphis Grizzlies. Morant had worn No. 12 at every level of his career.
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Ja Morant will wear jersey number 1 for the Portland Trail Blazers, the team announced Thursday. Portland acquired the two-time All-Star from the Memphis Grizzlies in a trade completed Monday. Morant had worn No.
12 throughout his career, starting at Crestwood High School in South Carolina, continuing at Murray State and through his NBA tenure with the Grizzlies. " Ten players in Portland franchise history have worn No. 1.
Blake Wesley wore the number during the 2025-26 season. Anfernee Simons wore it from 2020 to 2025 before Portland traded him to the Boston Celtics in June 2025. Evan Turner wore it from 2017 to 2019.
No Trail Blazer has worn No. 12 since LaMarcus Aldridge from 2007 to 2015. Morant played 20 games and averaged 19.5 points per game during the 2025-26 season.
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