NBA preseason highlights roster shifts for Morant and Williams

During the NBA preseason, players on the Portland Trail Blazers and Oklahoma City Thunder are adjusting to new roster dynamics and roles.

Ja Morant has demonstrated a willingness to adopt a more unselfish role with the Portland Trail Blazers. Despite concerns regarding floor spacing and positional size, Morant has shown defensive effort and expressed a readiness to play any role necessary for the team to win, whether starting or coming off the bench.

In Oklahoma City, Kenrich Williams is expected to see a shift in responsibilities. Following the offseason departures of Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe, Williams is likely to transition into a more consistent wing role. This shift comes as the Thunder integrate new talent like Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz into the rotation.