Ja Morant arrives in Portland with a fresh look, swapping the No. 12 he wore from high school through his Memphis tenure for No. 1. The Trail Blazers confirmed the change on Thursday, posting “12 turns to 1” on social media. The number has been worn by ten Blazers before, most recently Blake Wesley last season.

Morant’s move follows a Monday trade that sent the two‑time All‑Star to Portland in exchange for a package of draft picks and role players. He posted modest numbers last year—20 games, 19.5 points per outing, his lowest average since 2020‑21—so the jersey switch signals a reset as he seeks to revive his scoring punch.

Portland Trail Blazers hope the rebrand helps Morant integrate quickly and boosts a roster that missed the playoffs last season. With Damian Lillard still leading the backcourt, the former No. 12 will share duties with Anfernee Simons, who departed in 2025. Morant’s performance in the upcoming stretch will determine whether the number change translates into wins for a rebuilding franchise.

The jersey alteration also carries symbolic weight; the last Blazer to wear No. 12 was La Marcus Aldridge, whose number Lillard has urged the team to retire. By abandoning 12, Portland signals a break from that era while giving Morant a clean slate to rewrite his narrative in a market eager for a new star.