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The Portland Fire fell to the Las Vegas Aces 105-89 at the Moda Center in Commissioner’s Cup action. A’ja Wilson led all scorers with 32 points, while Chelsea Gray poured in 29 with all but two of those points coming from behind the three-point line. Carla Leite paced the Fire with 18, while power forward […]
The Portland Fire are at home this evening to face the Las Vegas Aces. The Fire have lost three in a row and it won’t be easy getting back into the win column against the 8-3 Aces. The game starts at 7:00 PM PDT. The Aces are legitimate title contenders, currently sitting in second place […]
The San Antonio Spurs just lost Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals in historic fashion, blowing a 29-point lead to fall to the New York Knicks, 107-106. They’ll have three days to think about their sins. Game 5 doesn’t happen until Saturday. But that doesn’t change the fact that when these two teams suit […]
In just a few days the NBA will crown its eighth new champion in eight years. That’s a long streak of parity after a couple of generations rules by dynastic franchises. In the coming year the league will also introduce its new 3-2-1 lottery system with more participants, flattened odds, and drawings for all 16 […]
The 2026 NBA Finals continue this evening as the New York Knicks try to rebound from a narrow loss on Monday night, re-applying the headlock they appeared to have on the championship matchup just 48 hours ago. The Spurs beat the Knicks in Madison Square Garden 115-111, narrowing New York’s edge to 2-1 in the […]
Portland Trail Blazers questions lie at the heart of the Blazer’s Edge Mailbag. Usually we print deep questions with extended answers. But sometimes you’ve just gotta go with the short hits, either because the question is simple, it’s oft-repeated, or its funny and off-topic. So here you go, the quick-hit version of the Blazer’s Edge […]
The Portland Trail Blazers and Chicago Bulls are in direct competition with each other during the final stages of their respective head coaching searches, according to separate reports from long-time Blazers reporter Dwight Jaynes and The Stein Line contributor Jake Fischer (subscriptions required for both). Both writers reported that Blazers acting head coach Tiago Splitter […]
The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga continues to wind onward as the NBA Playoffs conclude and the Summer of 2026 approaches. The MVP-level forward has spent his entire 13-year career with the Milwaukee Bucks but reportedly wants to leave for greener pastures and championship contention before his current contract expires. The Portland Trail Blazers have been […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Blazers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Today’s question: will the Trail Blazers buy into the 2026 NBA Draft? Vote below and we’ll […]
The San Antonio Spurs beat the New York Knicks last night in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals. That made the series 2-1 in favor of New York with Game 4 on the way tomorrow. The Finals matchup is not the most popular topic in the Blazer’s Edge Mailbag, but we’ve gotten a couple […]
Madison Square Garden will be rocking tonight as the New York Knicks host the San Antonio Spurs for Game 3 of the NBA Finals. After grabbing an inspiring 2-0 series lead in San Antonio, the Knicks return home, now just two wins away from their first NBA title in 53 years. A win tonight could […]
As the 2026 NBA offseason progresses, trade rumors are making the rounds. We’ve speculated on a few prime targets here on site already. There will be more. But today I want to detour off the beaten path to a player few people are talking about: Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. As recently as a couple […]
The Portland Fire faded in the second half against the Los Angeles Sparks on Sunday, falling 89-72 to drop below .500 on the season (6-7). Shooting troubles plagued the Fire throughout the contest, eventually leading to the double-digit loss. Portland was led by center Megan Gustafson’s 16-point, 12-rebound double-double. The only other Fire players in […]
The Portland Fire are set to play the Los Angeles Sparks on the road this afternoon in WNBA regular-season action. Hang out here with fellow fans and discuss all the action as it happens live! Here’s the GameDay info: Portland Fire (6-6) @ LA Sparks (4-6) | 4 p.m. PDT | Watch on NBATV, Rose […]
The NBA community is mourning the loss of three-time NBA Champion and beloved Chicago Bulls broadcaster Stacey King, who died at the age of 59 on Sunday. The Bulls organization announced the news. No cause of death was given. “Stacey King was a cherished member of the Bulls family and one of the truly unique […]
The most sought after NBA player this offseason might not even be an All-Star. Reports around the league have suggested many teams are expected to pursue New Orleans Pelicans’ multi-dimensional small forward Trey Murphy III. Detroit, Indiana, Golden State, Houston, and Oklahoma City are among the suitors already rumored to have interest in the soon-to-be […]
As the New York Knicks carry a surprising 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals, another storyline has dominated social media discourse during these NBA Playoffs, besides just the magma-hot run by the Knicks and the alien-like play of Victor Wembanyama. That storyline is a less celebrated one: officiating and flopping. While the main catalysts of […]
The Portland Trail Blazers brought Damian Lillard home to Oregon almost 12 months ago, allowing him to recuperate and reignite his career with the NBA franchise closest to his heart. Fans are now counting down the days until he returns to the court this October, but what if he was to be joined by an […]
The Portland Fire couldn’t complete a fourth-quarter comeback at the Moda Center Friday night, falling 78-72 to the Phoenix Mercury. The Fire trailed for most of the game before an 8-0 run in the fourth quarter gave them their first lead after center Luisa Geiselsöder and guard Teja Oblak hit back-to-back threes. That lead was […]
The Portland Fire are back at the Moda Center tonight to take on the Phoenix Mercury. The Fire hold a 6-5 record, while the Mercury have a 3-8 record. Time to see who comes out on top tonight! Here’s the info you need to watch: Portland Fire vs. Phoenix Mercury | 7 p.m. PDT | […]
The NBA Finals continue tonight with Game 2 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. Will the Spurs even up the series at 1-1? Or will the Knicks seize a commanding 2-0 lead before heading back to the Big Apple? Time to find out! Here’s the game info: New York Knicks vs. San […]
The Portland Trail Blazers family got sad news this week upon the passing of legendary head coach Rick Adelman at the age of 79. Adelman coached the Blazers between 1988 and 1994, assigned to the post after six years as an assistant under coaches Jack Ramsay and Mike Schuler. He compiled a 445-291 regular-season record, […]
Whenever the Portland Trail Blazers get mentioned in NBA trade rumors, veteran guard Jrue Holiday is inevitably at the top of the list of players other teams are interested in. The 36-year-old has played for five teams, acclaimed at each stop as an amazing teammate and a winner. He has two All-Star nominations and two […]
The modern NBA is a fast-tempo, skill-based league. Gone is the era of hulking seven-footers camping in the paint and dribble-heavy shooting guards eating 15 seconds of the shot clock for an isolation attempt. The ball moves quickly in today’s game, particularly on the perimeter. The NBA has caught up to the scoring quirk that […]
The Portland Trail Blazers’ search for a new head coach appears to be winding down into its final stages. According to the latest Substack release from Marc Stein [subscription required], Portland has narrowed down the field of candidates to three. They are Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori, Boston Celtics assistant Tyler Lashbrook, and current […]