An article published by HoopsHype on November 3, 2026, identifies Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard and a player referred to as "Ja" as the team's two alphas. The piece, titled "The two Alphas of the Blazers — Damian Lillard and Ja …", does not provide the full name of the second player. Further details were not included in the available excerpt.
Damian Lillard and 'Ja' Named as Blazers' Two Alphas in HoopsHype Article


