NBA Notes: Blazers, Ja Morant, Sixers, LeBron James, Pelicans

Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant at a price that would have seemed impossible a few years ago. The question is which version of Morant they’re getting. He played just 79 games over his final three seasons with the Grizzlies. An NBA scout told Blake Silverman of Sports Illustrated that a change of teams may help his availability, but offered a harsh assessment of the fit. “We will probably see a more available Ja. He might play in games,” the scout said. “He’s got a bad knee, doesn’t really work on his physical fitness, I doubt that he’s…