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Blazers Smell Victory, but Turn Over Win to the Wizards

The Portland Trail Blazers lost their third straight game tonight, falling 115-111 to the Washington Wizards. Alex Sarr wielded the magic wand for the Wizards with 29 points. Shaedon Sharpe led the visiting Blazers with 31. The win broke the home team’s nine-game losing streak. Player of the Game Shaedon was a lightning rod in […]

about 1 month ago | 5 reads

Evan Turner Returns to the Trail Blazers Family

Evan Turner took over color commentary duties from Lamar Hurd on tonight’s broadcast of the Trail Blazers game versus the Washington Wizards. Turner fit in seamlessly next to play-by-play man, Kevin Calabro.  Always a character, Turner opened the broadcast uttering a couple of Chinese phrases as Calabro noted that Chinese Blazers center, Yang Hansen, will […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Discuss Blazers-Wizards Second Half Action Here!

The Portland Trail Blazers and Washington Wizards are in the midst of a tough NBA battle today. The first half is done, the second on the way. What will the final score end up like? Discuss the action with friends and neighbors here! Here’s what you need to know in case you’re not up with […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

Discuss Trail Blazers vs. Wizards Here!

UPDATE: Blazers forward Deni Avdija is AVAILABLE to play against Washington. Center Robert Williams III is OUT. The Portland Trail Blazers get no rest as they face the Washington Wizards today with a 4:00 PM, Pacific start. Portland lost in Boston last night, but the hapless Wizards might allow them a chance to recoup and […]

about 1 month ago | 4 reads

Why the Trail Blazers Struggle with Late-Game Inbounds Plays

By most measures, the Portland Trail Blazers have had a successful season. They carry a record close to .500 after enduring a mammoth list of injuries. They’re operating without a point guard and they shoot terribly but they still manage middle-of-the-road offensive production. Their defense is decent, their rebounding good. 2025-26 probably won’t go down […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

Toumani Camara Stepping Up for the Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers went 1-2 this week, earning a win over the Miami Heat to start the week, then falling to the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics in the absence of Deni Avdija. During a week where Portland’s offense struggled with consistency, one player really stepped up his performance; this week’s Blazer of the […]

about 1 month ago | 8 reads

Blazers Try to Return to Winning Ways vs. Wizards

The Portland Trail Blazers are getting ready to face off against the Washington Wizards on the second night of a back-to-back. Portland lost their last game against the Boston Celtics last night, making it two straight losses while Deni Avdija has been sidelined with injury. On the other side, the Wizards are losers of nine […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

Knicks Might Be Keeping an Eye on Jrue Holiday

Nine days out from the NBA Trade Deadline and rumors are flying around the league with some featuring the Portland Trail Blazers. Marc Stein reported last night that the New York Knicks may be looking for a way to acquire veteran Blazers guard Jrue Holiday who is just over a half a season in the […]

about 1 month ago | 5 reads

Blazers Have No Luck Against Celtics in Boston

The Portland Trail Blazers lost an ugly game to the Boston Celtics on Monday night, with a final score of 102-94. The game seemed over before it began as Boston took a massive lead early. Portland was able to make a couple pushes to make the game closer, but were never able to take the […]

about 2 months ago | 7 reads

Blazers-Celtics Second Half Discussion Open!

The Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics are hard at it tonight! The first half is finished, the second soon underway. You can talk about all the action here with fellow friends and neighbors! Here’s the info for the game in case you missed it: Portland Trail Blazers (23-23) at Boston Celtics (28-17) – Mon. […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Yang Hansen, Donovan Clingan Make NBA All-Star Rising Stars Teams

Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen has been named to the Rising Stars team for NBA All-Star Weekend, 2026. Hansen will be joined in the tournament by fellow center Donovan Clingan. The NBA announced participants today via X. They include the following: Sophomore Team: Rookie Team: G League Team: Yang is averaging 2.3 points and […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Discuss the Action as the Blazers Try to Sweep the Celtics!

The Portland Trail Blazers will look to make it a season sweep versus the Boston Celtics tonight in a battle of NBA Titans…well, at least when it comes to basketball websites like this one. CelticsBlog has long been famous in NBA circles and neck-and-neck with our own site (along with an occasional butt-in from the […]

about 2 months ago | 8 reads

A Dive Into Caleb Love’s Breakout Rookie Season

Portland Trail Blazers rookie Caleb Love has emerged as one of this season’s brightest, most unexpected developments. In his most recent feature for the Athletic (subscription required), Blazers reporter Jason Quick examines Love’s journey to the NBA – from high school phenom to draft night vagabond – and how Damian Lillard has shaped that journey. […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Blazers Move Up Again in Power Rankings

The Portland Trail Blazers keep moving on up in the NBA power rankings. After going 1-1 this past week and 9-3 in the month of January so far, NBA.com’s John Schuhmann moved Portland from No. 18 to No. 17 in the league-wide rankings. The one-spot change comes after the Blazers jumped up two spots in […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Blazers vs. Celtics Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers open up a three-game east coast road trip Monday night in snowy Boston, where they’ll face a Celtics team that has been one of the NBA’s biggest success stories this season. Both teams will be looking to bounce back from tough losses. The Blazers (23-23) are fresh off of a 110-98 […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Grading Joe Cronin: Drafting Part 1 of 2

This article is part of a larger series grading Joe Cronin’s tenure across five criteria: Trades, Drafting, Free Agency, Salary Cap Management, and Culture. You can find the previous articles in this series below: Today’s piece is the first of two parts zooming in on Cronin’s drafting. When Cronin was promoted to GM, the Portland […]

MLB

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Avdija Questionable to Play Against Celtics

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is questionable to play against the Boston Celtics on the road Monday night due to a lower back strain, the organization announced. Avdija first suffered the back strain during Portland’s 123-114 loss to the New York Knicks on Jan. 11. After a three-game absence, Avdija returned to the lineup […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Trail Blazers Linked to Mikal Bridges in Giannis Trade Rumor

The Portland Trail Blazers are rumored to be active buyers at the upcoming NBA Trade Deadline and may have their sights set on New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges. That speculation was put forth by Jake Fischer in the latest substack from NBA media analyst Marc Stein [subscription required]. The reputed angle for the Blazers […]

about 2 months ago | 3 reads

Is the Sixth Seed a Realistic Possibility for the Blazers?

The Portland Trail Blazers kicked off their season losing their head coach to scandal the morning after opening night. The shock upheaval ignited instant turmoil just hours after the playing group put up a gallant, though still losing, effort against the more advanced Minnesota Timberwolves. Assistant Coach Tiago Splitter was thrust into the interim role […]

about 2 months ago | 7 reads

NBA Postpones Timberwolves Game Due to Another Federal Shooting

The NBA has postponed today’s game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors due to another fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving federal officers. Shams Charania of ESPN shared the news via X. Charania relays that the game will be postponed until tomorrow. This post is informational only. It’s beyond the scope of our site […]

about 2 months ago | 8 reads

Splitter, Holiday Discuss Rough First Quarter, Loss vs Raptors

The Portland Trail Blazers’ winning streak ended at four games on Friday night. The Blazers couldn’t keep up with the fast-paced Toronto Raptors on the second night of a back-to-back, as they faded away in the fourth quarter in a 110-98 loss. Despite no Deni Avdija and a “helpless” first quarter where the Blazers scored […]

about 2 months ago | 5 reads

Blazers Can’t Overcome Woeful First Quarter Against Raptors

The Portland Trail Blazers tried to beat the Toronto Raptors without Deni Advija in NBA action tonight and didn’t enjoy the process very much. They ended up on the wrong end of a 110-98 final score in spite of several successful runs. Guards Jrue Holiday and Shaedon Sharpe scored 21 points apiece to lead Portland. […]

NBA

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Short-Handed Blazers Fall to Raptors

The Toronto Raptors tripped the Portland Trail Blazers 110-98 at the Moda Center tonight, ending the home team’s winning streak at four games. Sandro Mamukelashvili led the way for the visitors with 22 points, while Jrue Holiday and Shaedon Sharpe scored 21 apiece for the Blazers.  Player of the Game It seems crazy to say […]

about 2 months ago | 4 reads

Discuss Blazers vs. Raptors Second Half Here!

The Portland Trail Blazers and Toronto Raptors are in the thick of an inter-conference battle at the Moda Center tonight. How will it turn out? This is your thread to follow and discuss the action with fellow fans! Here’s the info you need to know as the game continues: Toronto Raptors – (27-19) at Portland […]

about 2 months ago | 9 reads

Get Red Hot Blazers vs. Raptors Discussion Here!

UPDATE: Blazers players Deni Avdija, Robert Williams III and Duop Reath are all OUT tonight. Who wears red, comes to town just once a year from the wintery north, and often delivers something you like? If you said Santa Claus, you’re half right. It’s also true of the Toronto Raptors, the opponent for the Portland […]

about 2 months ago | 5 reads