Overview
- Morant injured his left hamstring during Portland’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday and left with 7:46 remaining after finishing with 14 points and three assists.
- Team imaging and the Trail Blazers’ announcement on Friday confirmed a Grade 2 left hamstring strain and said Morant will be re‑evaluated in four weeks.
- ESPN reporting and multiple outlets say Morant is expected to miss at least four weeks, though medical guidance from the Cleveland Clinic notes Grade 2 strains involve partial muscle tearing and can sometimes take several months to heal.
- Portland plans short‑term rotation changes that increase roles for Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday while giving more minutes to Scoot Henderson and Deni Avdija to cover Morant’s playmaking and scoring duties.
- The injury is the latest high‑profile early‑season absence in the NBA and raises the risk that rushing recovery could cause setbacks, so the Blazers are prioritizing careful rehab and monitoring before any return.