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Ja Morant's Portland debut sparks debate over benching plan

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Ja Morant is trending as attention turns to his anticipated debut with the Portland Trail Blazers during NBA preseason. Gilbert Arenas criticized Blazers coach Tiago Splitter (reportedly considering benching Morant), telling him to "stop trying to outsmart the system." Coverage also highlights preseason predictions featuring Morant and Tyrese Haliburton as fans await the new-look lineup.

Why now: Fans are reacting to the surprise move of Ja Morant to Portland and the controversy over whether the coach plans to bench him.

Ja MorantPortland Trail BlazersGilbert ArenasTyrese HaliburtonNBA

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• Damian Lillard confirms he is going for NBA record at 2027 All-Star Weekend · BasketNews.com
• 2026-27 NBA Preseason: Wednesday's Picks · The Dunkel Index
• NBA Preseason Predictions Today: Tyrese Haliburton, Ja Morant Anticipated Debuts · PrizePicks
• "Stop trying to outsmart the system" - Gilbert Arenas blasts Blazers coach for considering benching Ja Morant · Yahoo Sports

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