Why the Trail Blazers Bought Low on Ja Morant

The shocking trade is the first on-court test of Tom Dundon's philosophy of ownership.

Why the Trail Blazers Bought Low on Ja Morant

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To make sense of the Trail Blazers' stunning Monday afternoon trade for Ja Morant, you need to understand two things about their longtime general manager and brand-new owner.

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