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Update: Jrue Holiday PROBABLE vs. Knicks

Update 10:15am: Jrue Holiday has now been upgraded to PROBABLE for tonight’s game against the New York Knicks as of the NBA’s 10:15am Injury Report. Robert Williams III is now also listed as Probable. As of a few weeks ago, teams are required to update their injury reports every 15 minutes. The injury report for […]

2 months ago | 5 reads

Which Blazers Are Untouchable at the NBA Trade Deadline?

The Portland Trail Blazers are approaching the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline with the potential to be both buyers and sellers. While there’s always the chance they stand pat, February 5th will be the franchise’s last opportunity to improve before a potential run at the playoffs, perhaps moving the expiring deals owned by Robert Williams III […]

NBA

2 months ago | 1 read

Ime Udoka Makes Salty Postgame Remarks Following Blazers Loss

After beating the Houston Rockets twice in four nights, the Portland Trail Blazers remain undefeated in 2026. The Blazers have won five in a row for the first time since May 2022. seven of their last eight contests. Even after back-to-back losses to Portland, the run isn’t enough to earn the respect of Houston’s head […]

NBA

2 months ago | 1 read

Blazers Overcome Rockets Again, Avdija Talks About Zebras

It’s tough to beat a quality team twice in a row. It’s doubly hard to do so when that opponent has Kevin Freaking Durant playing at the level of his all-time great reputation. But that’s what the Portland Trail Blazers did this week when they defeated the Houston Rockets twice in three days at the […]

2 months ago | 4 reads

Blazers Defuse Rockets with “Next Up” Brigade

Whenever the Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets get together, it’s like watching two cats go at it after a full display of arched backs and hissing. It’s not going to be pretty. Chaos will reign. But fur is going to fly and you do NOT want to get into the middle of it. True […]

2 months ago | 5 reads

Blazers Pull Rug from Durant, Rockets in Pivotal Fourth Quarter

The Portland Trail Blazers won their fifth consecutive game in NBA action tonight, turning back the Houston Rockets for the second time in two outings to remain undefeated in 2026. The final score was 111-105, Portland. The Blazers have now won six of their last seven games and are 19-20 on the season. Toumani Camara […]

2 months ago | 5 reads

Discussion: Second Half of Trail Blazers vs. Rockets!

Let’s chat about the second half of Blazers vs. Rockets here! Also: Please help send kids in need to see a Blazers game here! Here’s what you need to know as you prepare to watch: Portland Trail Blazers (18-20) vs. Houston Rockets (22-12) – Fri. Jan. 9th – 7:00pm Pacific How to watch via antenna […]

2 months ago | 4 reads

Discussion: Trail Blazers vs. Rockets First Half!

The Portland Trail Blazers are winners of four in a row for the first time this season, including a squeaker over this same Rockets team just a few days ago. Can they do it again? Let’s find out together and chat about the game with friends and neighbors here! While you’re waiting, help send kids […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Ja Morant on Trading Block?

Once a future face of the league, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant now may have to make his NBA home elsewhere, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania: The Memphis Grizzlies are entertaining offers to potentially move two-time All-Star Ja Morant ahead of the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline, sources told ESPN. Multiple teams are pursuing Morant […]

2 months ago | 5 reads

Blazers vs. Rockets Round 2 Preview

Ever watch an exciting, hard-fought, back-and-forth basketball game and wish it wouldn’t end? If you felt that way about the Portland Trail Blazers game versus the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, you’ll get the next best thing tonight as the two teams square off in a rematch. The Blazers claimed the narrowest of victories Wednesday night […]

2 months ago | 1 read

Rockets’ Tari Eason Frustrated by Deni Avdija’s Whistle

Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason wasn’t pleased with the manner in which Deni Avdija dropped 41 points in the Rockets’ last-second loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. When asked about the qualities that make Avdija difficult to guard, Eason, visibly perturbed, answered “Zebras.” Follow-up questions were met with the same one-word response. […]

2 months ago | 7 reads

Holiday Upgraded to DOUBTFUL to Play Versus Rockets

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday has been upgraded to doubtful to play versus the Houston Rockets on Friday at the Moda Center, the organization announced. Holiday has missed 26 consecutive games due to a right calf strain. He last appeared on the court during Portland’s 140-116 loss to the Rockets on Nov. 14. Jerami […]

2 months ago | 8 reads

Can Deni Avdija Make the All-NBA Team This Year?

With the Portland Trail Blazers fresh off a huge win over the Houston Rockets that it’ll take all day to celebrate, it’s time to tackle one of the lesser and easier (but still pertinent) Blazer’s Edge Mailbag questions about everybody’s favorite Blazers player. Take a look. Dave, Lots of talk about Deni being an all […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Deni Avdija is Rising. He’s Taking the Blazers With Him

Something is shifting for the Portland Trail Blazers. The group’s latest feat, an inspiring 103-102 win over the Houston Rockets Wednesday night at the Moda Center, made it clear. You could hear it in the M-V-P chants in the fourth quarter that serenaded Portland forward Deni Avdija, prompted by a season-high 41 points. You could […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Defense, Deni Propel Portland to Victory over Rockets

The Portland Trail Blazers fought tooth and nail for a win against the Houston Rockets in the Moda Center on Wednesday night. In a defensive struggle, the Blazers gave as much as they took, standing up to their heralded opponents without giving an inch of ground. Persistence paid off as Portland took a 103-102 win […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Blazers Edge Rockets in Instant Classic

The Houston Rockets and Portland Trail Blazers showed that you don’t need a 127-125 score to highlight a fantastic NBA matchup in the Year of Our Lord, 2026. These Western Conference foes put up a tough battle, particularly on the defensive end. Active ball-hawking was punctuated by dazzling scoring displays by a couple of big […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Trail Blazers vs. Rockets Second Half Discussion Here!

The Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets are two quarters of the way through their titanic struggle in Moda Center tonight. Which team will prevail? Talk about the second-half action here with friends! Help send kids in need to see a Blazers game here! For those just catching up, here’s the info on the matchup: […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Hawks Trade Trae Young to Wizards for CJ McCollum

The Atlanta Hawks have traded guard Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for former Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports: BREAKING: The Atlanta Hawks are trading four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, sources tell ESPN. The trade ends Young’s stint as the face […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Discussion: Trail Blazers Try to Best the Rockets

The Portland Trail Blazers have been on a winning run lately. Blazers fans hope that doesn’t come to a crashing halt tonight as their team welcomes the Houston Rockets to the Moda Center. You can talk about the game with friends and neighbors here! While you’re waiting, help send kids in need to see a […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

An Important Message to All Blazer’s Edge Readers

As the Portland Trail Blazers prepare to take on the Houston Rockets tonight, we want to put a simple request before you. The turn of the year means the coming of our annual Blazer’s Edge Night event, the time when Blazers fans send kids who otherwise couldn’t participate in person to see an actual Blazers […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Update: Murray OUT Versus Rockets

UPDATE: Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray will be UNAVAILABLE to play against the Rockets on Wednesday due to lower back soreness, the organization announced. Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray is doubtful to play against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday due to lower back soreness, the organization announced. Blazers players Jerami Grant, Jrue Holiday, Matisse […]

2 months ago | 4 reads

Rockets Center Alperen Sengun out for Two Weeks

Houston Rockets star big-man Alperen Şengün will be sidelined 10-14 days after sustaining an ankle injury on Saturday, January 3rd against the Dallas Mavericks, according to Marc Stein of the Stein Line. Şengün has put together his best season on record, posting averages of 21 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. The Portland Trail Blazers, […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Would Trading for James Harden Spark a Blazers Revolution?

With the NBA trade season officially underway, talk about what the Portland Trail Blazers might do is beginning to ramp up. Earlier today, Yahoo Sports reported that the Blazers were one of a few teams interested in Golden State forward Jonathan Kuminga. More rumors and names are bound to be floating amongst the NBA media […]

2 months ago | 1 read