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Instant Grade: Blazers Re-Sign Robert Williams III Ahead of Free Agency

Instant Grade: Blazers Re-Sign Robert Williams III Ahead of Free Agency

One day after finalizing a blockbuster trade that added starpower to their backcourt, the Portland Trail Blazers made their interior a priority by re-signing Robert Williams III to a three-year, $44 million deal, as reported by Shams Charania.

Robert Williams News / Field Level Media / June 30
Report: Blazers C Robert Williams III agrees to 3-year extension

Report: Blazers C Robert Williams III agrees to 3-year extension

Center Robert Williams III has agreed to sign a three-year, $44 million contract extension to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. LIFT Sports Management told ESPN of the extension, which extends through the 2028-29 season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / June 30
Controversial Blazers Owner’s ‘Deep’ Negotiations Over Arena Deal Risks Franchise’s 31-Year Roots in Portland, Per Native Columnist

Controversial Blazers Owner’s ‘Deep’ Negotiations Over Arena Deal Risks Franchise’s 31-Year Roots in Portland, Per Native Columnist

The Portland Trail Blazers could leave the city altogether as the franchise faces an uncertain future. City officials are debating a proposed $600 million public renovation of the Moda Center, and owner Tom Dundon faces pressure to pay under the team’s existing lease.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / June 30
Report: Blazers Prefer to Keep Jrue Holiday After Adding Ja Morant

Report: Blazers Prefer to Keep Jrue Holiday After Adding Ja Morant

Jrue Holiday on the move? Not so fast. The Portland Trail Blazers made one of the most surprising moves of the offseason by acquiring Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies.

Ja Morant News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

How many NBA Rookie of the Year winners from the lottery era (1985 to present) can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Robert Williams News / Hoops Rumors / June 30
Robert Williams Returning To Trail Blazers On Three-Year Deal

Robert Williams Returning To Trail Blazers On Three-Year Deal

Robert Williams will re-sign with the Trail Blazers for $44MM over three years, agent Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management tells Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).

Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / June 30
'It’s an Insult to Damian Lillard': Portland Columnist Calls Ja Morant Trade to Trail Blazers ‘Terrible’

'It’s an Insult to Damian Lillard': Portland Columnist Calls Ja Morant Trade to Trail Blazers ‘Terrible’

The Portland Trail Blazers’ blockbuster acquisition of Ja Morant hasn’t been the joy it should’ve been. Instead, it has ignited local backlash. Intended as a massive summer splash, Portland sent veteran forward Jerami Grant and young wing Kris Murray to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for the controversial 26-year-old guard.

Portland Trail Blazers News / HITC / June 30
Portland Trail Blazers working on new arena deal to move to a new city amid $600m renovation row

Portland Trail Blazers working on new arena deal to move to a new city amid $600m renovation row

As frustrations between the city of Portland and Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon continue, the owner could be looking to take his franchise to a new city.

NBA News / Yardbarker
Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Jrue Holiday News / Blazer's Edge / June 30

Blazers Don’t Intend to Trade Jrue Holiday

From the moment the Portland Trail Blazers traded for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, speculation arose over what they were planning to do next with the roster.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / June 30

Morant Trade Shows Blazers Betting on Clingan

The Portland Trail Blazers’ trade for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant on Monday afternoon indicated a shake-up of the roster in a bigger way than we’ve seen since Deni Avdija came on board in 2024.

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 The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
 The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz
The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz
 The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz
The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
 The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz
Ja Morant News / Fadeaway World / June 30
Trail Blazers News: Ja Morant’s First Reaction To Trade; Tom Dundon Could End Team’s Time In Portland

Trail Blazers News: Ja Morant’s First Reaction To Trade; Tom Dundon Could End Team’s Time In Portland

A lot is happening around the Portland Trail Blazers franchise ever since Tom Dundon took over as the team’s governor. In the biggest recent news, they added Ja Morant to their roster with a trade that saw Jerami Grant and Kris Murray head to Memphis.

Ja Morant News / Blazer's Edge / June 29

The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the Blazers’ Big Trade for Ja Morant

The Portland Trail Blazers have pulled off a big move, trading for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. The news broke earlier today creating a justifiable flood of reaction.

Ja Morant News / FortyEightMinutes / June 29
Portland Trades For Ja Morant Without Surrendering Single First Round Pick

Portland Trades For Ja Morant Without Surrendering Single First Round Pick

The Portland Trail Blazers have landed a two-time All-Star without giving up a single first-round pick. Portland is acquiring Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Carmelo Anthony reveals how Damian Lillard can optimize Ja Morant

Carmelo Anthony reveals how Damian Lillard can optimize Ja Morant

NBC on NBC analyst Carmelo Anthony believes a veteran like Damian Lillard could play a pivotal role in helping Ja Morant get his career back on track following the Memphis Grizzlies star’s blockbuster trade to the Portland Trail Blazers.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 29
Blazers already envision Ja Morant, Damian Lillard backcourt after blockbuster trade

Blazers already envision Ja Morant, Damian Lillard backcourt after blockbuster trade

The Trail Blazers didn’t acquire Ja Morant without a plan. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Portland already envisions Morant and Damian Lillard sharing the starting backcourt next season, with Deni Avdija rounding out the wing alongside them.

Jrue Holiday News / Stadium Rant / June 29
Jrue Holiday Trade Rumors: 3 Potential Scenarios

Jrue Holiday Trade Rumors: 3 Potential Scenarios

Jrue Holiday is a guard every team would want to have on it’s roster. Trade rumors involving his name have picked up in a major way after the Portland Trailblazers acquired Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30
Trail Blazers create logjam at point guard with Ja Morant trade

Trail Blazers create logjam at point guard with Ja Morant trade

The Portland Trail Blazers are taking a gamble that Ja Morant can return to form with their team. They've also added a fourth pricey point guard to their roster.

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Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker / June 29
There's a front-runner to trade for Celtics' Jaylen Brown

There's a front-runner to trade for Celtics' Jaylen Brown

For years, Brown has been the odd man out in trade rumors.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / June 28
Trail Blazers To Hire Mike Williams As Assistant Coach

Trail Blazers To Hire Mike Williams As Assistant Coach

The Trail Blazers have begun the process of filling out the coaching staff around first-time head coach Micah Nori. The first move they are making is to bring in Mike Williams as an assistant coach, Michael Scotto reports for HoopsHype (Twitter link).

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / June 27
Blazers Salary Cap Breakdown & Analysis Headed Into Free Agency

Blazers Salary Cap Breakdown & Analysis Headed Into Free Agency

The Portland Trail Blazers had a quiet draft, but they aren't expected to be so silent during the free agency period. Even with a new owner in Tom Dundon, who has expressed a hesitancy towards spending a lot of money, the Blazers have the potential to push their team in the right direction if they play their cards right this offseason.

Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker / June 26
Is Jaylen Brown likely to end up in the Western Conference?

Is Jaylen Brown likely to end up in the Western Conference?

As much as the Celtics can also keep him, someone might be willing to offer a king's ransom.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 25
Blazers rumors: Is Tom Dundon threatening to leave Portland over $600 million Moda Center renovations?

Blazers rumors: Is Tom Dundon threatening to leave Portland over $600 million Moda Center renovations?

Portland Trail Blazers new owner, Tom Dundon, has ruffled feathers with the fanbase, league circles, and analysts alike since he led the way in purchasing the team for $4 billion in March 2026.

Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / June 25
Trail Blazers Owner Asks Tax Payers to Provide for $600 Million Arena Project in Outrageous Demand

Trail Blazers Owner Asks Tax Payers to Provide for $600 Million Arena Project in Outrageous Demand

Tom Dundon believes buying the Portland Trail Blazers was already a major investment in Portland. But as city officials weigh one of the biggest public financing decisions in franchise history, the billionaire owner is making it clear he sees that investment differently than many local leaders do.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24
J.B. Bickerstaff rips Blazers over controversial HC decision

J.B. Bickerstaff rips Trail Blazers over controversial coaching decision

The Portland Trail Blazers ended their head coaching search on Tuesday when they hired Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori. However, the Blazers’ decision isn’t going over well.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / June 23
Blazers GM Joe Cronin: Micah Nori ’embodies the qualities’ we want

Blazers GM Joe Cronin: Micah Nori ’embodies the qualities’ we want

The Trail Blazers have officially announced Micah Nori as the franchise’s next head coach. Portland revealed the hiring Tuesday, about an hour after ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Nori had agreed to take the job.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 17
Tiago Splitter had a cryptic answer about leaving the Blazers

Tiago Splitter had a cryptic answer about leaving the Blazers

The Chicago Bulls hired Tiago Splitter as their new head coach on Monday. Splitter led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 42-39 record after taking over for Chauncey Billups, who was arrested in October as part of a gambling investigation.

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