HoopGuess Answer — July 18, 2026 (Puzzle #48)
Daily puzzle #48 · July 18, 2026 · answer revealed below
The answer was
Ja Morant
Portland Trail Blazers
- Team
- POR
- Conf
- West
- Div
- Northwest
- Pos
- G
- Height
- 6'2"
- Age
- 27
- No.
- #1
The July 18 mystery player was Ja Morant of the Portland Trail Blazers — a 6'2" guard wearing #1, age 27. Portland Trail Blazers play in the Western Conference’s Northwest Division. Morant played his college basketball at Murray State.
The clues that pointed to him
- Plays in the Western Conference, Northwest Division.
- Listed at 6'2" — a guard (G).
- Wears #1.
- Age 27.
- College: Murray State.
- Born in the United States.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the HoopGuess answer for July 18, 2026?
HoopGuess #48 (July 18, 2026) was Ja Morant — Portland Trail Blazers, G, 6'2", age 27, #1.
Can I still play the July 18, 2026 puzzle?
Yes. Every past HoopGuess stays playable in the archive — open puzzle #48 and you get the usual eight guesses. Archive rounds are counted separately and never touch your daily streak.
How many guesses do you get in HoopGuess?
Eight. Each guess has to be a real, current NBA player, and the board compares his team, conference, division, position, height, age and jersey number against the answer. Play today’s puzzle or pick another day from the archive.