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Yesterday, in response to a struggling Trail Blazers fan, we shared a Blazer’s Edge Mailbag topic about the worst moments in franchise history. That was an interesting discussion! Thank you to everyone who responded! I really enjoyed reading the comments. Today, in an attempt to flip the script, we’re going to bring up the opposite […]
The Bucks have officially signed big man John Butler, the team announced today in a press release. According to Eric Nehm of The Athletic (Twitter link), it’s a non-guaranteed training camp contract. A 7’0″ center who had a 19-game stint with the Trail Blazers in 2022/23 after going undrafted out of Florida State, Butler has […]
Damian Lillard is working his way back to full fitness after missing the entire 2025-26 NBA season due to an Achilles tear, and the Portland Trail Blazers guard achieved an astonishing feat this offseason. The Portland Trail Blazers recently revealed that Lillard converted a jaw-dropping 100,000 shots this summer, including going 1,100-for-1,168 attempts in one [...]
Portland Trail Blazers history stretches across more than five decades, encompassing several generations. The franchise has had plenty of highs: winning the NBA Championship in 1977, returning to the NBA Finals in 1990, a Perfect First Quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in 1990-91, winning the 2007 NBA Draft Lottery, selecting Clyde Drexler in 1983 […]
Though the midsummer fervor has calmed down, negotiations between the Portland Trail Blazers and local government entities regarding the Moda Center arena—the Trail Blazers’ home—are scheduled to continue between now and the end of the year. December 31st is the theoretical deadline for the sides to reach an agreement on funding renovation of the building […]
Several scouts have traveled Down Under to scout 2027 draft prospect Dash Daniels, ESPN’s Olgun Uluc tweets. The Thunder, Warriors, Magic, Trail Blazers and Rockets have sent scouts to the NBL Blitz, a five-day preseason event for Australia’s National Basketball League, with the Heat heading in later this week. Daniels, an 18-year-old guard, is currently […]
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard explained what led to his goal of making 100,000 shots while missing the entire 2025-26 season as he recovered from a torn Achilles.
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Trail Blazers fans and fans across the country. Today’s poll asks a yes-or-no question: Will Jrue Holiday get traded before the February, 2027 deadline this season? The veteran guard should still be in […]
Ja Morant is out to redeem himself this upcoming season when he suits up for the Portland Trail Blazers, and according to former NBA forward Stephen Jackson, the 27-year-old guard can use this opportunity to re-establish himself as one of the league’s top stars. “I’m happy for him. I up a million times and kept [...]
It turns out Damian Lillard's shooting clinic that the Portland Trail Blazers posted about last week represents only a small fraction of what he has been doing as he looks to return to the court in peak form after missing the entire 2025-26 season.
Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen scored the game-winning basket in China’s 79-77 win over Lebanon on Monday in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers Second Round. On a side-out inbound set in the closing seconds, Yang sealed off his man on the left block, collected the entry pass and converted an easy […]
Israel’s recent elimination from contention in the FIBA World Cup qualifying tournament has sparked criticism of those Israeli players who did not take part. Portland Trail Blazers star forward Deni Avdija was among the prominent players who did not play in recent Israel qualifying games. The criticism prompted Avdija to respond on his Instagram account […]
Deni Avdija wanted to play for Israel this summer. The Trail Blazers said no. Avdija explained in a social media post that Portland would not clear him to participate in FIBA World Cup qualifying because of the back injury he suffered in January. “This time, I wanted to be there just as much,” Avdija wrote. […] The post Deni Avdija says Trail Blazers blocked him from playing for Israel appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Deni Avdija has addressed his absence from Israel’s 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying games, stressing that the decision to sit out was not his. The Portland Trail Blazers forward explained that he remains fully committed to the Israeli national team but was unable to participate because of the back injury that troubled him last season. […] The post Deni Avdija explains absence from Israel qualifiers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Deni Avdija’s absence from the roster was one of the talking points for the Israeli basketball team after their loss to Poland. Israel’s struggle in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, including their 106-86 loss to Poland, ultimately removed the team from contention. Addressing the issue, the Portland Trail Blazers’ small forward took to his […] The post Blazers’ Deni Avdija’s ‘complex back injury’ forced him out of FIBA World Cup Qualifiers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Portland Trail Blazers now have two franchise stars on their squad—Ja Morant and Damian Lillard. But some see this as a problem. Who’s going to dominate the possession? Whom will the system be centered around? Will it be Ja Morant, who is still at his peak? Or will it be Dame, who has been [...]
Ja Morant has sold his seven-bedroom mansion in Memphis, Tennessee shortly after his move to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Anybody else in Dub Nation get tired of Portland smacking the Golden State Warriors around last year? The Warriors spent most of last season fighting for their lives in the Western Conference standings, and somehow a Trail Blazers team that wasn’t supposed to be anywhere near the top of their list of problems kept showing […]
Micah Nori is now entering the biggest challenge of his coaching career as he tries to steer the Portland Trail Blazers back to the playoffs in his first year as the main play-caller. Nori spent five years as an assistant coach with the Minnesota Timberwolves before the Trail Blazers hired him in June on a […] The post Blazers’ Micah Nori reveals 1 fun fact about his life journey appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Yang Hansen has been getting comparisons to Nuggets star Nikola Jokic for years, having been called “Baby Jokic” since getting drafted 16th overall by the Trail Blazers in 2025. The epithet comes from his passing ability, as well as his burgeoning jump shot. He knows being likened to the three-time MVP adds pressure, but rather […]
Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen is embracing comparisons to Nikola Jokic rather than feeling burdened by them. The 21-year-old has been labeled the “Chinese Jokic” because of his passing skills and ability to create offense as a big man. Yang views the comparison as motivation, particularly because the Denver Nuggets superstar has long been […] The post Yang Hansen calls Nikola Jokic his idol appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
We’re a few weeks away from the start of NBA Training Camps for the 2026-27 season. A few trades will come around the corner yet, but for most teams, rosters are basically set. Presuming that is true for the Portland Trail Blazers, we’re asking you to predict the team’s statistical leaders for the coming year. […]
The Portland Trail Blazers have a problem. Even with the unfortunate news about Shaedon Sharpe’s torn meniscus earlier this week, the roster is still severely imbalanced, featuring an overabundance of small guards needing court time. Whether you want to believe the Blazers’ reported interest in Peyton Watson and Jonathan Kuminga, that’s fine, but for the […]
Two Portland Trail Blazers’ division rivals struck a minor deal last night with one side saving money and the other gaining experience. The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Josh Green, who they acquired in the LaMelo Ball deal, and cash to the Utah Jazz for young wing Cody Williams and veteran guard John Konchar, per ESPN’s Shams […]
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard's recent performance during a practice session caught the attention of many people, including new teammate Ja Morant.