India, July 2 -- Ja Morant is set to begin a new chapter in his NBA career after spending seven seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies, as the Portland Trail Blazers acquired the star guard on Monday in a move expected to significantly reshape the team's backcourt.

Well, Morant already appears to be embracing the move.

In an interview with The Athletic, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori shared details of his meeting with the 26-year-old in Columbia, offering insight into Morant's initial reaction and excitement about joining his new team.

Interestingly, Morant has already made an early request during his very first meeting with the Trail Blazers' head coach, offering an immediate glimpse into his excitement about joining the fra...