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Coverage dated October 21, 2026

New Trail Blazer Ja Morant dunks on a Portland landmark

Headline from The Oregonian

The city-owned sign was altered as part of a Nike advertising campaign tied to the start of the NBA season. Morant is a Nike endorser and will play his first game as a Portland Trail Blazer on Wednesday night.

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  1. KOIN

    Who's that dunking over the White Stag building? It's Ja Morant (opens KOIN)

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    KOIN's feed description

    Nike revealed that a mysterious figure appearing behind Portland's iconic White Stag sign is a new tribute to Trail Blazers player Ja Morant.

  2. The Oregonian

    New Trail Blazer Ja Morant dunks on a Portland landmark (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The city-owned sign was altered as part of a Nike advertising campaign tied to the start of the NBA season. Morant is a Nike endorser and will play his first game as a Portland Trail Blazer on Wednesday night.

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