The Ja Morant trade alone is enough to raise some eyebrows, and heading into next season, the Blazers – more specifically, Deni Avdija – need him to take on a very specific role. If Portland wants to reach its ceiling, it needs Morant to tap into his playmaking side. Deni Avdija needs Ja Morant to help with playmaking dutiesAs the roster stands, the Blazers have plenty of scoring. Of everyone on the Blazers, he’s the best at that. Portland needs Morant to be a playmaker.