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Portland Trail Blazers All-Star forward Deni Avdija is questionable to play against the Indiana Pacers at the Moda Center on Sunday as he continues to deal with lower back injury management, the organization announced. Avdija has now missed six consecutive games after he reaggravated his back injury early in the first quarter against the Phoenix Suns on […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers are a good way through their current rebuild. The Play-In Tournament might become a reality this season. The roster is coalescing with more than a handful of pieces hopefully part of the franchise’s next competitive era. General Manager Joe Cronin has done an admirable job acquiring young, athletic and versatile talent, […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers finished up their five-game road trip with a 106-99 loss to the Houston Rockets Friday night. The Blazers took a five-point lead into the fourth quarter, but their offense collapsed down the stretch as the Rockets pulled away. The Blazers had their chances all night, but were unable to take control […]
6 days ago | 3 reads
As injured Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Deni Avdija looked on from the bench in a natty leather jacket, Portland squandered masterful performances from Toumani Camara and Jerami Grant, losing to the Houston Rockets by a score of 106-99. The game seemed as though it would tilt the Blazers way as late as four minutes into the […]
6 days ago | 1 read
Since the Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets are moving to the second half, so is the conversation! Hang out and discuss the action with fellow fans here! What you Need to Know Portland Trail Blazers (30-33) at Houston Rockets (38-23) Friday, March 6 – 5pm Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers have a chance to secure a winning road trip in Houston tonight, but it’ll take a big effort against the West’s No. 4 seed Rockets. Can the Blazers pull off the upset? Time to find out! The game has an early, 5:00 Pacific start. You can talk about the action right […]
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On Friday the Oregon House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1501 by a 43-13 margin, completing the proposal’s journey through the state legislature, sending it to Governor Tina Kotek for final approval. Since Governor Kotek was one of the early advocates of the bill, it’s expected to be a fait accompli at this point. The […]
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Speaking at the Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver shared that substantial changes” are on the way to discourage NBA teams from intentionally losing to increase their chance at more favorable lottery odds. Summarized by Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic (subscription required), Silver hinted at continuing a more gradual set of changes to […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers seek a winning road trip record and what could be the team’s third consecutive victory over Houston tonight at Toyota Center in a game against the sputtering Rockets. All-Star forward Deni Avdija is once again listed as doubtful to play as he continues to rest a lower back injury. But the […]
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Portland Trail Blazers All-Star forward Deni Avdija has been downgraded to doubtful to play against the Houston Rockets on Friday as he continues to deal with lower back injury management, the organization announced. Avdija had been listed as questionable to play against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday, although he was ultimately ruled out ahead of […]
7 days ago | 4 reads
The Blazer’s Edge Mailbag covers tons of Portland Trail Blazers topics. Usually we spend an entire article on one subject because they tend to be deep and interesting enough to do so. Today we’re going to take a look at a couple of the briefer questions that have come in over the last couple months, […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers got back on track in NBA action tonight, grounding the Memphis Grizzlies 122-114. Jrue Holiday led the way with 35 points, followed by Jerami Grant with 30. Tops for the Grizzlies was Jaylen Wells with 24. Following are a few observations: Chalk One Up for the Old Guys According to an […]
8 days ago | 2 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers got a much-needed 122-114 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. After tough losses in Charlotte and Atlanta over the weekend, the Blazers found some offensive rhythm against the undersized Grizzlies. Jrue Holiday led the way with 35 points, including a scorching 8-11 from behind the three-point arc. Jerami Grant […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies will engage in a red hot showdown of Western Conference (not-quite) contenders today. The first half is done, the second about to get underway. You can talk about the action right here with your friends and fellow fans! Portland Trail Blazers (29-33) at Memphis Grizzlies (23-37) – Wed. […]
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UPDATE: Trail Blazers forwards Deni Avdija and Kris Murray are both OUT for tonight’s matchup, the organization announced. The Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies will engage in a red hot showdown of Western Conference (not-quite) contenders today. The game has an early, 5:00 Pacific start. You can talk about the action right here with […]
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Senate Bill 1501, the proposal to divert Portland Trail Blazers-oriented tax revenue from the State of Oregon to the renovation of the Moda Center, the arena in which the Trail Blazers play—passed the Oregon Senate today in a full vote. In order to become law, the bill will also have to be approved by the […]
8 days ago | 1 read
Former Portland Trail Blazers forward Rayan Rupert will stay with the Memphis Grizzlies for the remainder of the 2025-26 NBA season on an official two-way contract. The Grizzlies had previously signed Rupert to a 10-day deal. This move secures him for the stretch run of their current campaign. Shams Charania of ESPN reported the news: […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers are enjoying a breakout season from forward Deni Avdija. The six-year veteran is averaging 24,4 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game in Portland, good for the first NBA All-Star nomination of his career. Avdija is also working for the Blazers at a bargain rate. His $14.4 million salary would […]
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Emotionally it feels like forever since Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups was arrested on illegal gambling charges following the first game of the 2025-26 season. In real time, it’s only been four months since his suspension. Billups entered a not guilty plea to charges of money laundering and wire fraud conspiracy on November […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers will visit the Memphis Grizzlies today after a difficult weekend of basketball. Portland was comprehensively dominated on Sunday by the Atlanta Hawks, with the game effectively over with three minutes left in the first quarter. In the end, the Hawks won 135-101. Somehow that score flattered the visitors. The good news […]
8 days ago | 4 reads
Portland Trail Blazers All-Star forward Deni Avdija was upgraded to questionable to play against the Memphis Grizzlies on the road Wednesday as he continues to deal with lower back injury management, the organization announced. Avdija has missed Portland’s last four games after he reaggravated his back injury early in the first quarter against the Phoenix […]
9 days ago | 3 reads
Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan has earned honorable mention for NBA Player of the Week for February, 2026. The NBA announced the nominees today. San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama and Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham won Western and Eastern Conference Player of the Month, respectively. Clingan joined Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic, […]
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Rip City Remix forward Jayson Kent is being signed to the Portland Trail Blazers on a two-way contract, a source told Blazer’s Edge: Kent, 24, spent five years in college (two with Bradley, two with Indiana State, and his last with Texas), going undrafted in the 2025 NBA draft. Kent joined a late October 2025 […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers are struggling to find their identity during the 2025-26 season. Are they a playoffs team or a lottery team? Are they old or young? Do they rely on the lane or the three-point arc for their offense? Depending on the game and the angle from which you’re viewing, a credible answer […]
9 days ago | 3 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers are waiving two-way contract guard Javonte Cooke, a league source told Blazer’s Edge on Monday. The decision coincides with the Blazers agreeing to sign guard Chris Youngblood to a two-way deal earlier in the day, a move reported by The Oregonian and other outlets. HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto first reported the news […]
10 days ago | 3 reads