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Reports have been flying in recent weeks connecting the Portland Trail Blazers to a trade pursuit of disgruntled Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. If those rumors have you daydreaming about the two-time NBA MVP playing in Portland, here’s a splash of cold water to the face, courtesy of an article from The Athletic’s Sam Amick […]
Of all the trade rumors the Portland Trail Blazers have been linked with, none generate as much energy and emotion as the fabled Superstar Trade. The idea of Giannis Antetokounmpo or Jaylen Brown joining the Blazers sends hearts racing and sets daydreams aflame. Not so fast, says Henry Abbott of TrueHoop. As it turns out, […]
With the NBA Finals set to begin, the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade landscape is getting closer and closer to finally materializing into the superstar’s next destination. There have been teams rumored to be in the mix— the Portland Trail Blazers, Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics and even the OKC Thunder. But none have come even close to […] The post Report: Executives and agents around the league believe Giannis will be traded to the Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The race for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is beginning to take shape, and two unexpected franchises appear to be separating themselves from the pack. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers have emerged as the most aggressive teams pursuing Antetokounmpo as speculation surrounding his future continues to intensify. […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Market Taking Shape as Favorites Emerge appeared first on HEAVY .
The Cleveland Cavaliers considered a deal at the trade deadline for Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. The Cavaliers ultimately landed James Harden in a transaction that sent two-time NBA All-Star Darius Garland and a 2026 second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers. “If it wasn’t Harden, it might’ve […]
The Portland Trail Blazers’ controversial new owner, Tom Dundon, hopes his success with the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes can help reshape perceptions in Portland as criticism surrounding his early decisions with the franchise continues to mount. According to James Mirtle of The Athletic, Dundon believes Carolina’s run to the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden […] The post Controversial new Blazers owner wants Hurricanes’ SCF run to get him in Portland’s good graces appeared first on Clu...
The basketball community is in mourning, following the news of former Rockets coach Rick Adelman’s passing on Monday. Adelman was 79 years old. The cause of death has not been disclosed or announced by Adelman’s family. In total, Adelman coached for five different teams: the Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets […]
Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is having a Tale of Two Cities moment in June of 2026. The Carolina Hurricanes, his NHL team, is playing in the Stanley Cup Finals. His leadership with the organization is being feted on a regular basis. Meanwhile the Blazers, his new NBA franchise, have undergone a turbulent spring, […]
As we often mention, the Portland Trail Blazers are in the midst of a summer of transition. They need to add talent to compete in a crowded NBA Western Conference field. They have assets to make moves. The Blazers are expected to be in the thick of several trade rumor discussions across the league this […]
We are three weeks away from the 2026 NBA Draft, where the Miami Heat own two picks: No. 13 and No. 41 overall. Most importantly, it marks the Milwaukee Bucks’ self-imposed deadline to trade two-time MVP and superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. At the time of this publishing, all indications point to that happening. Though it remains […] The post Comparing the possible packages from Heat, Trail Blazers for Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Fans are monitoring the creaky situation of the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo as talks about a possible trade continue to heat up heading into next month’s NBA Draft. Multiple teams are reportedly planning to pursue Antetokounmpo, including the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Golden State Warriors, the Boston Celtics, the Portland Trail Blazers, […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo shows off football skills after Champions League Final appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, who led Portland to two NBA Finals appearances, has passed away at age 79. The post Portland Trail Blazers Mourn Hall of Fame Coach Behind 2 NBA Finals Runs appeared first on HEAVY .
Damian Lillard’s divorce proceedings have taken another turn. According to TMZ, Kay’la Lillard has subpoenaed Justie Wolf, a woman who allegedly shares a child with the Portland Trail Blazers star. Court documents reviewed by the outlet show Kay’la is seeking records related to the child, including communications between Wolf and Lillard about the situation. The […] The post Damian Lillard divorce case takes new turn with subpoena request appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Three summers ago, nearly two months after Damian Lillard requested a trade to the Miami Heat, the Milwaukee Bucks swooped in and acquired the 6-foot-2 guard away from the Portland Trail Blazers in an eight-player blockbuster. Now, the three teams are intermingled once again, this time for Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the Heat are […] The post NBA insider confirms this West playoff team has interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blo...
Longtime NBA head coach Rick Adelman, who was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021, has died at the age of 79, the National Basketball Coaches Association announced in a press release. Adelman played seven years in the the league, then began his NBA coaching career as an assistant with the Trail […]
With the Portland Trail Blazers under new ownership and looking to lock down a head coach, the one figure that will live forever in the team’s memory is Rick Adelman, who was announced to have passed away on Monday at the age of 79 years old. The Trail Blazers’ head coach brought major success to […] The post Blazers legend Rick Adelman passes away at 79 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Former Portland Trail Blazers player and head coach Rick Adelman, who took the Blazers to two Finals appearances in three years, has passed at the age of 79. The National Basketball Coaches Association shared the following: The membership of the National Basketball Coaches Association joins the NBA family in mourning the passing of legendary Head […]
NBA trade rumors continue to link the Portland Trail Blazers to the Giannis Antetokounmpo Sweepstakes. In the latest example, The Stein Line’s Marc Stein reported Monday that the Blazers and their old trade-negotiation foe, the Miami Heat, are both vying to land the Milwaukee Bucks superstar (subscription required). More and more, with sources saying Miami […]
The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2025-26 campaign ended on a sour note, with Portland falling to the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the NBA Playoffs in five games. But, only one team’s season doesn’t end in a loss (and that team could be those Spurs, who are dancing their way to the NBA […]
The Portland Trail Blazers welcomed Damian Lillard back in 2025, bringing the superstar back to the city that has loved him like a king for more than ten years.He has been out of action the whole season as he is healing from a torn Achilles, however, the stories regarding him have not ceased.Lillard’s divorce from […] The post Disturbing New Twist Surfaces in Blazers’ Damian Lillard Divorce Saga appeared first on HEAVY .
The Portland Trail Blazers have had an interesting offseason thus far, with rumors swirling that the team won’t bring back head coach Tiago Splitter due in large part to the ownership’s refusal to pay a decent salary. Blazers owner Tom Dundon has been widely criticized for his alleged cheapness dating back to this year’s postseason, […] The post Blazers rumors: Ex-employee warns of ‘Sonics 2.0’ with cheap new owner appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Thunder expected to be fighting to win their second straight championship next week. Instead, they face a summer of introspection and figuring out what they need to do to reach the Finals again. When it comes to making or suggesting personnel changes, reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says that he will not be a part […]
The Portland Trail Blazers are linked in trade rumors to some big names this offseason. We’ve spent a good deal of time talking about Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown thus far, as they represent the pinnacle of potential trade candidates. Beyond those superstars, there’s some intriguing players who could be available this summer that might […]
The Indiana Fever suffered another crushing defeat on Saturday night. Indiana lost a second consecutive game, this time falling 100-84 against Portland in a game where Caitlin Clark was heavily defended. Indy’s head coach stood by one questionable decision she made that some fans argue led to the blowout loss. Fever head coach Stephanie White […] The post Stephanie White defends game-changing Caitlin Clark decision that left Fever fans baffled appeared first on ClutchPoints .
In 2024-25, Tyler Lashbrook became the first coach in Maine Celtics history to win Coach of the Month. He then returned to Boston as an assistant. His work included a pivotal role in helping Hugo Gonzalez find success in his rookie year.