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It’s been a shocking 48 hours for new Portland Trail Blazers Interim Head Coach Tiago Splitter. Following Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups’ arrest by the FBI early Thursday morning for allegedly taking part in an illegal gambling ring, Splitter is the man the organization has called on as the Next Man Up to lead during […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
After a scandal-wracked Thursday the Portland Trail Blazers will take the floor tonight against the Golden State Warriors. This will be the first game with Interim Head Coach Tiago Splitter at the helm. It’ll be interesting to see if the Blazers can keep up their furious pace—and constant substitution patterns—from their opening-night tilt versus the […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The United States Congress has asked NBA Commissioner Adam Silver for details regarding a gambling scandal that rocked the league yesterday. Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups was arrested as the FBI carried out warrants on more than 30 suspects. Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former NBA player Damon Jones were all […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Out in Manhattan Beach, Kawhi Leonard and Steve Ballmer just bumped chests and popped a bottle of champagne. The financial scandal implicating the Clippers’ star player and owner is now officially small peanuts compared to today’s bombshell involving Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach (and Hall-of-Fame player) Chauncey Billups. I […]
From Bullets Forever | 3 months ago | 3 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers just went through one of the most shocking off-court events in the history of their franchise as Head Coach Chauncey Billups was arrested and indicted for allegedly taking part in an illegal gambling ring. The arrest was part of a broader sweep involving 30 individuals, two of which–Terry Rozier and Damon […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
In the wake of Head Coach Chauncey Billups’ arrest on illegal gambling charges, the Portland Trail Blazers have named assistant coach Tiago Splitter as their interim head coach. Shams Charania of ESPN reported the news via X: Portland Trail Blazers assistant Tiago Splitter will assume head coaching position in the interim in place of Chauncey […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups has been suspended indefinitely by the NBA. Billups was arrested on Thursday morning by the FBI for charges of illegal gambling, specifically participating in an organized crime racket involving illegal poker games. On the heels of that news, the NBA has placed Billups, along with Miami veteran Terry […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
With 10 minutes left in the third quarter, Deni Avdija barreled down the lane, buried his shoulder into Jaden McDaniels’ chest, discarded the All-Defensive wing, and converted an and one to bump the Portland Trail Blazers’ feisty single-digit lead to six. A small play among many over the course of three and a half quarters, […]
From Canis Hoopus | 3 months ago | 2 reads
With 10 minutes left in the third quarter, Deni Avdija barreled down the lane, buried his shoulder into Jaden McDaniels’ chest, discarded the All-Defensive wing, and converted an and one to bump the Portland Trail Blazers’ feisty single-digit lead to six. A small play among many over the course of three and a half quarters, […]
From Canis Hoopus | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The 2025-26 Portland Trail Blazers season is upon us! Welcome to opening night, featuring a matchup between the Blazers and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Here’s how to watch the game: Portland Trail Blazers (0-0) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (0-0) – Wed. Oct. 21 – 7:00pm Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your options on the Rip […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The 2025-26 Portland Trail Blazers season is upon us! Welcome to opening night, featuring a matchup between the Blazers and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Here’s how to watch the game: Portland Trail Blazers (0-0) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (0-0) – Wed. Oct. 21 – 7:00pm Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your options on the Rip […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 4 reads
As if the Portland Trail Blazers’ 2025 offseason couldn’t contain more action and excitement, the franchise gave fans one more rush before the new season: The Blazers locked down guard Shaedon Sharpe to a four-year, $90 million contract extension on the same day they signed forward Toumani Camara to a four-year, $82 million extension. On […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers begin their 2025-26 regular season campaign tonight versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. The game starts at 7:00 PM, Pacific time. A preview of the matchup can be found here. In case you missed our gigantic overall season preview yesterday, it’s right here. Tonight we’ll have our usual Game Day discussion threads, an […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 4 reads
Minnesota Timberwolves at Portland Trail BlazersDate: October 22nd, 2025Time: 9:00 PM CDTLocation: Moda CenterTelevision Coverage: FanDuel Sports Network – NorthRadio Coverage: Wolves App, iHeart Radio Do you remember that horrible, sinking, gut-twisting feeling as Game 5 of the 2025 Western Conference Finals slipped away? Of course you do. You can probably still see the Thunder’s […]
From Canis Hoopus | 3 months ago | 1 read
Here we go, Canis Hoopus faithful – Timberwolves basketball is officially back! No more scrimmage vibes. No more International Friendship Games Against Teams Who Just Lost by 58 to the Clippers. Starting tonight… the games actually count. And the stakes have never been higher. Back-to-back Western Conference Finals appearances pushed this franchise out of “hopeful […]
From Canis Hoopus | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Portland Trail Blazers wing Matisse Thybulle is available to play in the regular-season opener on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the organization announced. Thybulle had missed all four of Portland’s preseason games due to right knee soreness. However, Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups said Thybulle participated fully in Portland’s practices on Monday and Tuesday. […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The big news out of Portland Trail Blazers practice on Tuesday: Jrue Holiday, Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara, Deni Avdija and Donovan Clingan will form Portland’s starting lineup for Wednesday’s regular-season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. “I feel like we have seven starters on this team, I really do,” head coach Chauncey Billups told reporters in […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
Today marks the beginning of the 2025-26 NBA regular season schedule. The Portland Trail Blazers open their new campaign Wednesday at 7:00 PM, Pacific against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Moda Center. In preparation for the big event, we’re previewing the season ahead. Today we’re going to catch you up on all the changes the […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
At the behest of his head coach, Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara flashed a big smile in front of reporters on Monday. “Show ‘em that $80 million smile, Tou,” Chauncey Billups said as he walked by the media scrum. “Show ‘em them teeth, Tou!” The third-year forward was already beaming as he discussed the […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Over the weekend the Portland Trail Blazers shored up their future, signing guard Shaedon Sharpe to a four-year, $90 million extension and forward Toumani Camara to four years, $82 million. Reactions were generally positive in Portland, with Sharpe cast in the role of future scoring star and Camara described as part of the current backbone […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 3 reads
There will be plenty of analysis – including from this very site! – about the Portland Trail Blazers signing Toumani Camara (4yr/$82M) and Shaedon Sharpe (4yr/$90M) to extensions. Before all that… we want to hear from YOU! Below is a one-question survey about how good you feel about the deals, and for these purposes (and […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers are deeper than they’ve been in years. That depth arguably extends to their two-way contracted players, and while Sidy Cissoko and Caleb Love will spend a good deal of time with the Rip City Remix this season, the pair appear to be ready to contribute with the big club when required. […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
If you’re going through something difficult, it always helps to have support around you, especially if some of those folks know exactly what you’re going through. Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, who suffered a ruptured Achilles on April 27, 2025 playing a first-round playoff game with the Milwaukee Bucks, has at least some of […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 3 reads
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (or hiding behind a John Cena) you’re probably aware that Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe is eligible for a contract extension this fall. The two sides have not reached an agreement yet, but ESPN’s Tim Bontemps and Sean Marks think it will get done. Running down prospects […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers have waived guard Javonte Cooke, the organization announced on Friday. Cooke is still under consideration for the Blazers’ third and final two-way roster spot, a league source told Blazer’s Edge. With Cooke waived, the Blazers roster stands at 17 players, including two two-way players. The Blazers had officially signed the 6-foot-6 […]
From Blazer's Edge | 3 months ago | 2 reads