The ultimate coverage and analysis of the Portland Trail Blazers
For the first time since the Portland Trail Blazers made the NBA Playoffs in 2021, back when Terry Stotts still roamed the Moda Center sidelines and Neil Olshey sat in the big chair, the franchise played a game with stakes on Wednesday night. The Blazers faced the San Antonio Spurs with a chance to punch […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers had a ready-made chance to punch their ticket to the 2025 NBA Cup Tournament on Wednesday night, welcoming the San Antonio Spurs (without Victor Wembanyama) to the Moda Center. A win was all Portland needed to take Group C of the Cup competition. And…a win is exactly what they didn’t get. […]
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Everything was set up for this to be a triumphant game for the Portland Trail Blazers. A win and the Blazers would advance to the knockout round of the Emirates NBA Cup, but they couldn’t get the job done, falling to the San Antonio Spurs 115 – 102 in a physically-punishing tangle at Moda Center. Turnovers, […]
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Let’s chat about the second half of the Portland Trail Blazers / San Antonio Spurs here! Remember: a Portland win tonight clinches their NBA Cup group (West Group C)! Here are the details again: Portland Trail Blazers (8-10) vs. San Antonio Spurs (11-5) – Wed. Nov 26th – 7pm Pacific How to watch via antenna […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers play arguably their biggest game of the year, with a win tonight against the San Antonio Spurs giving Portland a win in their NBA Cup group (West Group C)! Here are the details if you plan to watch. Portland Trail Blazers (8-10) vs. San Antonio Spurs (11-5) – Wed. Nov 26th […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers are facing off against the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth and final game of the Emirates NBA Cup group stage, which will have huge implications for Portland. Win tonight and the Blazers clinch their NBA Cup group (West Group C), which given the competition would have seen improbable or impossible […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers’ Rip City Television Network has expanded to KSTW Seattle 11 to broadcast more games in Washington’s King County in high-definition, the organization announced Tuesday. Beginning with Portland’s matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, KSTW is scheduled to broadcast 20 Blazers games this season over the air on channel 11 […]
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A sports and conditioning “mad scientist,” Cem Eren trains both Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard and light heavyweight boxing champion David Benavidez. Michael Jordan trained with Tim Grover. Steph Curry trains with Carl Bergstrom. And, for the past nine years, Damian Lillard has trained with Cem Eren, a Tigard-based strength and conditioning coach […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers face the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night at the Moda Center with a chance to punch their ticket to the NBA Cup knockout rounds. And the home team could be getting a key reinforcement back just in time for the matchup. Blazers starting guard Shaedon Sharpe has been upgraded to questionable […]
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With injuries taking out their regular guard rotation and a myriad of close losses not helping, the Portland Trail Blazers have just been trying to stay afloat lately. That reality was reflected in the latest power rankings from NBA.com’s John Schuhmann and The Athletic’s Law Murray (subscription required), who both took note of Portland’s injury […]
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Portland Trail Blazers fans in Central Oregon will now have more opportunities to catch their team on TV. All regional Blazers games will be carried in high definition on COTV, Central Oregon Daily reported on Monday. Central Oregon, the state’s fastest growing region, is comprised of Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook counties. The region includes Bend, one of Oregon’s largest […]
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NBA injuries are the hottest subject in sports this week. Even the return of LeBron James to the Los Angeles Lakers and the potential return of Kawhi Leonard to the Clippers after early-season injuries can’t overcome the tidal wave of bad news for Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and other NBA stars. A national radio host […]
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Tomorrow the Portland Trail Blazers will face the San Antonio Spurs, a mid-week game in November that would be relatively meaningless save for one factor. If Portland wins, they will punch their ticket to the 2025 NBA Cup Tournament as victors in Group C of the Western Conference Pool. On the eve of the game, […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers bounced back from an ugly Sunday loss to close out a winning road trip with a 115-103 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Facing the Bucks without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jerami Grant led a balanced Blazers attack with 35 points, including 16-19 from the free throw line. Deni Avdija […]
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According to an old Hawaiian proverb, there is more than one way to peel a pineapple — and judging by the way the Portland Trail Blazers unwrapped the Milwaukee Bucks tonight, my ancient ancestors may have been on to something. Playing with a patchwork lineup for what seemed like the hundredth consecutive time, the Blazers […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers are facing the Milwaukee Bucks tonight. One half is in the books. What will the second half bring? Here are the details if you haven’t tuned in yet. Portland Trail Blazers (7-10) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (8-9) – Mon. Nov 24th – 5pm Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers face the Milwaukee Bucks tonight. Even though the Bucks will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Blazers without Damian Lillard, it should still be an exciting game. Young legs, plenty of action, and the opportunity for the Blazers to get a game closer to .500. Here are the details if you […]
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Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen has had a colorful start to his NBA career. Hansen has shown brilliance with the Rip City Remix, Portland’s G League affiliate. He’s demonstrated slightly less confidence on the main roster, playing only intermittently while becoming the de facto fourth option at center. It’s been a year of ups […]
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Suspended Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups is pleading not guilty to federal charges relating to participating in an illegal gambling ring. As reported by AP News, Billups appeared in a Brooklyn, New York courtroom this morning to enter his initial plea. Billups was arrested last month, accused of being a front man and participant […]
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Fresh off a 27-point defeat to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Portland Trail Blazers continue their road trip tonight against the Giannis-less Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks Report The Milwaukee Bucks currently sit at 11th in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 8-9. MVP-level performances from Giannis Antetokounmpo have kept the Bucks afloat in the […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers never had a chance against the Oklahoma City Thunder as they fell 122-95 in the second meeting between the two teams. Portland trailed by 21 points after the first quarter and never truly threatened that massive lead throughout the rest of the contest. The Blazers were led by the 21 points […]
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The Oklahoma City Thunder avenged their lone loss of the season with a 122-95 blowout win over the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday night. The defending NBA champions were dominant all night and are now 17-1. They jumped out to a 27-point first half lead and never looked back, looking like a team intent on getting […]
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This is your second half thread for tonight’s Blazers / Tunder game! Here’s tonight’s game info: Portland Trail Blazers (7-9) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (16-1) – Sun. Nov 23 – 4pm Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your options on the Rip City Television Network. How to watch via streaming: BlazerVision in Oregon and Washington; […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers are the only team to hand a loss this season to the Oklahoma City Thunder, and they look to do it again late this afternoon despite a plethora of injuries. Here’s tonight’s game info: Portland Trail Blazers (7-9) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (16-1) – Sun. Nov 23 – 4pm Pacific How […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers are on the road for a matchup with the reigning NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder this evening. Portland is coming off of a win in its last game against the Golden State Warriors. On the other side, the Thunder have won eight straight games before this matchup with their only loss […]
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