Lillard vs Morant: Careers and 2026-27
Damian Lillard
Career 25.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.7 assists in 900 games. With Portland. 2025-26: did not play, injured (Achilles).
The career per-game averages and the Portland roster
Ja Morant
Career 22.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 327 games. Traded to Portland in the deal NBA.com dated to that Monday.
The 2025-26 line and the trade to Portland
Damian Lillard's per-game averages are 25.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.7 assists in 900 games. Ja Morant's are 22.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 327 games. Both are with the Portland Trail Blazers (Basketball-Reference). NBA.com's story, updated June 30, 2026, says Portland and Memphis agreed on a trade Monday that sent Morant to Portland. That Monday was June 29, 2026. As of October 3, 2026, neither has played a 2026-27 regular-season game. There is no 2026-27 forecast.
Deciding factor: Neither is named the winner, and there is no 2026-27 prediction. The career averages and the 2025-26 seasons are finished.
Key fact: Lillard 25.1 points in 900 games. Morant 22.4 points in 327 games. Both are with Portland. The Suns are at Portland on October 21, 2026, at 10:00 pm ET.
Career per game: Lillard 25.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.7 assists in 900 games. Morant 22.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 327 games. 2025-26: Lillard missed 2025-26 with an Achilles injury. Morant played 20 games for Memphis at 19.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 8.1 assists. 2026-27 season: Both are with Portland. The trade story updated June 30, 2026 says the teams agreed Monday, June 29, 2026. As of October 3, 2026, neither has played a regular-season game. The Suns are at the Trail Blazers on October 21, 2026, at 10:00 pm ET. Neither is named the winner of that game, and there is no forecast for it.
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Key Differences at a Glance
- Career points per game:✓ Damian Lillard wins(25.1 in 900 games vs 22.4 in 327 games)
- Career assists per game:✓ Ja Morant wins(7.4 vs 6.7)
- 2025-26 games:Did not play, injured (Achilles) vs 20 games, 19.5 points, 8.1 assists
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Key Facts & Figures
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| Metric | Damian Lillard | Ja Morant | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2026 | Suns at Trail Blazers, 10:00 pm ET. Schedule only. | Same game. Schedule only. | — |
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Key Differences
5 attributes compared head-to-head
- 25.1 in 900 games(winner)Career points per game22.4 in 327 games
- 6.7Career assists per game7.4(winner)
- Did not play, injured (Achilles)2025-26 games20 games, 19.5 points, 8.1 assists
- Portland Trail Blazers2026-27 teamPortland Trail Blazers
- Suns at Trail Blazers, 10:00 pm ET. Schedule only.October 21, 2026Same game. Schedule only.
- Career points per game
Damian Lillard
25.1 in 900 games(winner)
Ja Morant
22.4 in 327 games
- Career assists per game
Damian Lillard
6.7
Ja Morant
7.4(winner)
- 2025-26 games
Damian Lillard
Did not play, injured (Achilles)
Ja Morant
20 games, 19.5 points, 8.1 assists
- 2026-27 team
Damian Lillard
Portland Trail Blazers
Ja Morant
Portland Trail Blazers
- October 21, 2026
Damian Lillard
Suns at Trail Blazers, 10:00 pm ET. Schedule only.
Ja Morant
Same game. Schedule only.
Full Comparison
| Attribute | Damian Lillard | Ja Morant |
|---|---|---|
| Career points per game | 25.1 in 900 games(winner) | 22.4 in 327 games |
| Career assists per game | 6.7 | 7.4(winner) |
| Career rebounds per game | 4.3 | 4.6(winner) |
| Career points | 22,598(winner) | 7,331 |
| 2025-26 per game | Did not play, injured (Achilles) | 20 games, 19.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 8.1 assists, Memphis |
| October 21, 2026 | Suns at Trail Blazers, 10:00 pm ET. Schedule only.Tie | Same game. Schedule only.Tie |
| Team | Portland Trail Blazers. Stats as of October 3, 2026. Has not played a 2026-27 game. | Portland Trail Blazers. Trade agreed Monday, June 29, 2026. Stats as of October 3, 2026. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Both are with the Portland Trail Blazers (Basketball-Reference). NBA.com's story, updated June 30, 2026, says the Trail Blazers and Grizzlies agreed on a trade Monday. Portland received Ja Morant. Memphis received Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. Damian Lillard is on Portland's roster with Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson. The Blazers' post and the Grizzlies' post on that story are dated June 30, 2026.
The NBA.com story was updated June 30, 2026, and it says the teams agreed on the trade Monday. June 29, 2026 was a Monday. It names the players: Ja Morant to Portland, Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to Memphis.
Lillard's per-game averages are 25.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.7 assists in 900 games over 13 years. Career points total 22,598 (Basketball-Reference). Morant's per-game averages are 22.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 327 games over 7 years. Career points total 7,331 (Basketball-Reference). Shooting is .439 / .371 / .899 for Lillard and .466 / .311 / .773 for Morant, field goals, threes, and free throws.
Lillard missed the 2025-26 season with an Achilles injury (Basketball-Reference). His last season is 2024-25 with Milwaukee: 58 games, 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 7.1 assists.
With Memphis, 20 games, all starts, 19.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 8.1 assists. NBA.com's trade story has the same 19.5 points and 8.1 assists over 20 games, and a career average of 22.4 points. He has 2 All-Star selections, 2021-22 All-NBA, 2019-20 Rookie of the Year, and 2021-22 Most Improved (Basketball-Reference).
NBA.com schedules Phoenix at Portland on October 21, 2026, at 10:00 pm ET, regular season. Both teams are at 0-0. As of October 3, 2026, Morant has not played a 2026-27 regular-season game.
Analysis: Damian Lillard vs Ja Morant
Damian Lillard's per-game averages are 25.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.7 assists in 900 games. Ja Morant's are 22.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 327 games. Both are with the Portland Trail Blazers. There is no 2026-27 forecast.
2026-27 season. Stats as of October 3, 2026. Neither player has played a 2026-27 regular-season game. NBA.com schedules Phoenix at Portland on October 21, 2026, at 10:00 pm ET. Lillard missed the 2025-26 season with an Achilles injury. NBA.com's June 30 trade story has him on Portland's current roster.
The trade. The story says Portland and Memphis agreed Monday. The story was updated June 30, 2026, and June 29, 2026 was that Monday. Portland received Ja Morant. Memphis received Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. The same story says Grant averaged 18.6 points and 3.5 rebounds over 57 games last season, and Murray averaged 5.8 points and 3.6 rebounds over 56 games. Lillard made 9 All-Star teams, with 7 All-NBA selections, 2012-13 Rookie of the Year, and 2023-24 All-Star Game MVP. Morant made 2 All-Star teams, with 2021-22 All-NBA, 2019-20 Rookie of the Year, and 2021-22 Most Improved.
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Damian Lillard on Wikipedia (opens in new tab)
Career 25.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.7 assists in 900 games. With Portland. 2025-26: did not play, injured (Achilles).
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Ja Morant on Wikipedia (opens in new tab)
Career 22.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 327 games. Traded to Portland in the deal NBA.com dated to that Monday.
External Resources
Basketball-Reference: Damian Lillard (opens in new tab)
Career 25.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 6.7 assists in 900 games. 2025-26: did not play, injured (Achilles). Team: Portland Trail Blazers.
Basketball-Reference: Ja Morant (opens in new tab)
Career 22.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 7.4 assists in 327 games. 2025-26: 19.5 points and 8.1 assists in 20 games. Team: Portland Trail Blazers.
NBA.com: Trail Blazers add Ja Morant (opens in new tab)
Updated June 30, 2026. Teams agreed Monday. Morant to Portland. Grant and Murray to Memphis. Lillard is on the Portland roster.
NBA.com games for October 21, 2026 (opens in new tab)
Phoenix at Portland, 10:00 pm ET. Schedule fact only.
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