The Portland Trail Blazers have a loaded backcourt after acquiring Ja Morant in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Morant became the latest point guard to join the mix alongside Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, and Scoot Henderson on the roster.
While these guards’ roles are supposed to be the main guys in their former teams, it might turn out the other way around in this year’s roster.
Portland new head coach Micah Nori discussed plans, especially on Holiday after being surrounded by superstars.
“I know a lot of people think that these are going to be chain-reaction trades — and who knows how it is going to go, but Jrue Holiday is a big part of what we’ve got going,” Nori said via The Athletic insider Jason Quick.
Nori assured that Holiday is going to be utilized this upcoming season despite Morant’s arrival.
“And I just want to let him know that I’m going to continue putting him in positions to be successful, and that he’s earned the right to talk to me about what he is comfortable doing.”
The Blazers organization still valued the 36-year-old veteran guard’s capabilities on the defensive end on the floor.
With the head coach’s statements, Holiday is likely not to be given away despite loaded guards.
He is scheduled to make $34.8 million before a $37.2 million payday in 2026-27, which comes on a player option that he is likely going to accept.
