While it's still way too early to tell who came out on top between the Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies in the Ja Morant trade , both sides should be happy following their first game of the season.

For the Grizzlies, a starting spot opened up for point guard Ty Jerome, who led all scorers in the league with 45 points on opening night. Morant's stat sheet was a little quieter, but his 14 points, five rebounds, and eight assists in 23 minutes of action during the team's 124-83 blowout victory against the Phoenix Suns are a strong start for what's to come.

Ja Morant Shines in Blazers Debut

Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant runs off the court after a game against the Phoenix Suns. | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Morant was able to show a decent amount in a smaller sample size than what may have been anticipated for his first game of the year.…