Ja Morant’s latest offseason update had nothing to do with a box score, but it still says something about where he is right now. On Wednesday, the 27-year-old posted images of his new haircut on Instagram while he continues to recover from a Grade 2 left hamstring strain.
The timing matters because Morant had been off to a strong start with the Portland Trail Blazers before the injury interrupted his run. Through four games, he was averaging 15.8 points and 5.5 assists, a useful early stretch that offered a quick reminder of how much he can shape an offense when he is healthy.
Recovery comes with an expected absence
Last week’s hamstring strain is expected to keep Morant sidelined for about four weeks, which makes his Wednesday appearance on Instagram part of a longer recovery period rather than a simple style change. In that sense, the haircut is the lighter side of the story: he is away from the floor, but still visible as he works through the early stage of his rehab.
For the Trail Blazers, that leaves a noticeable gap. Morant’s start suggested he could be a central piece quickly, and now the focus shifts to how the team manages without him until he returns. The injury does not erase what he showed in four games, but it does pause the momentum he had built in Portland.
So while the haircut is the headline detail from Wednesday, the broader picture is the one that matters most. Morant is in the middle of an expected four-week recovery, and the Trail Blazers are left waiting for the player who looked ready to make an early impact.
