Portland Trail Blazers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / August 21

4 Factors Determining the Trail Blazers’ Next Move

General Manager Joe Cronin and the Portland Trail Blazers front office staff are likely breathing a sigh of relief in mid-August of 2025, proud of an active and varied summer, enjoying some hard-earned rest in the dog days of the offseason.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / August 21

Portland Has Had a Top 20 Offseason… Barely

The Portland Trail Blazers drafted Yang Hansen, traded for Jrue Holiday, brought back Damian Lillard, and got a solid buyer for the team… and somehow 18 other NBA teams had a better offseason?

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / August 20

Blazers Extend Radio Partnership With iHeartMedia Portland

The Portland Trail Blazers have reached a multi-year agreement with iHeartMedia Portland to extend their partnership as the official broadcast carrier for Blazers games across the Trail Blazers Audio Network, the organization announced Wednesday.

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Deni Avdija News / Blazer's Edge / August 20

Avdija Places High in NBA Small Forward Rankings

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is coming off a breakout season during his first campaign in Rip City, and that uptick in quality was noticed by the folks at HoopsHype.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / August 20

March 31 target date set for closing of Blazers' sale

When the Trail Blazers first announced their plans to sell the franchise in May, they stated that the process was expected to extend into the 2025/26 season, so it came as a bit of a surprise when word broke last Wednesday that a buyer had been found.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / August 20

The Variability of the Trail Blazers Roster

The Portland Trail Blazers are embarking on an exciting new journey. Plenty of young, eager holdovers remain from their recent rebuild. To those are added veterans hoping to reestablish themselves as winners and key components in Portland.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 20

Blazers Notes: Award Prediction, Ex-Blazer Joins Wizards, Major Schedule Advantage for Portland

The Portland Trail Blazers have a young forward who is predicted to be in contention for a major award at the end of the season. The 25-year-old has already taken a large jump since joining the squad, but his sixth season might just get him some massive recognition around the league.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / August 20

New Trail Blazers Ownership’s Big Plans, Takeover Date And More

PORTLAND – The Portland Trail Blazers are closing in on new ownership. If Tom Dundon and his group finalize the purchase, the NBA will set a Board of Governors vote.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / August 20

Tom Dundon Named Exclusive Bidder for Trail Blazers

When news broke that Dallas financier Tom Dundon was making a bid to buy the Portland Trail Blazers, one of the open questions was whether he, alone, would be making offers or whether other bids would be entertained.

Damian Lillard News / Blazer's Edge / August 19

Dame Shares Achilles Recovery in New Video

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has shared a third video documenting his recovery from an Achilles injury that knocked him out of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, and likely the 2025-26 season.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / August 19

Blazers Have One of the Toughest Schedules in the NBA

The NBA released the 2025-26 schedule for the Portland Trail Blazers last week. On the surface, every team plays 82 games relatively equally, a fresh start for all.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 19

Blazers Already Have Massive Advantage Heading Into Next Season

The hopes are somewhat high for Portland this upcoming year. Chauncey Billups and company had a nice end to last season in which the Baby Blazers were among the better defensive teams in the league.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hardwood Heroics / August 19

'Can They Score Enough to Push Into the Playoff Picture?' – Portland Trail Blazers Get Worrying Outlook From Analyst Ahead of 2025-26

The Portland Trail Blazers will attempt to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2021, following their encouraging late stretch in the 2024-25 regular season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 18

NBA Insider Identifies Key Weakness as Trail Blazers Potential Achilles Heel This Season

The Portland Trail Blazers are hoping to return to the playoffs this coming season, after a four-year gap. Is that even possible? Yes, Damian Lillard is back in the fold, having inked a three-year free agent deal this summer.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / August 18

Hansen Over Clingan In NBA Center Rankings

Zach Harper of The Athletic placed Portland Trail Blazers rookie center Yang Hansen 25th in his NBA center rankings: Yes, I’m already buying the Hansen hype.

Chauncey Billups News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 18

Did Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups Calling Out NBA Fix This Year’s Schedule?

Did Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups help fix his team's schedule in 2025-26? Conor Bergin of Blazers' Edge (via SB Nation) submits a wild theory: that Chauncey Billups' frustrations with Portland's scheduling approach last year could have paid dividends this season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / August 18

Blazers Need to Improve Turnover Problem This Season

The Portland Trail Blazers’ issues with shooting have been well-documented over the last few years, and more question marks surround that category heading into this season following the departure of Anfernee Simons.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 16

Cavs hiring Blazers’ Eli Kell-Abrams as coach of Cleveland Charge

The Cavaliers intend to hire Trail Blazers head video coordinator Eli Kell-Abrams as the coach of the G League’s Cleveland Charge, as reported by HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

Portland Trail Blazers News / The SportsRush / August 16

Sebastian Telfair Denies Damian Lillard’s Achilles Tear Was Caused by ‘Adidas Curse’

The last few months have been rocky for Damian Lillard. Slowly but steadily, he was making a home for himself in Milwaukee until he tore his Achilles tendon in a playoff game against the Indiana Pacers.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / August 15

The Blazers’ 2025-26 Schedule Could Be Their Downfall

Among the NBA teams, the Blazers’ schedule is particularly tough. Portland has the second-most back-to-backs at 15 in the 2025-26 season. They will also struggle with their travel, as they will travel the most out of any team.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / August 14

Trail Blazers Sale Clarifies Hansen’s Draft, Holiday’s Trade And Lillard’s Return

PORTLAND – The Trail Blazers‘ offseason took a dramatic turn when reports confirmed Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon will purchase the franchise from Paul Allen’s estate.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Draft on SI / August 14

Trail Blazers Likely to Move Forward with Current Core

Following the departure of superstar guard Damian Lillard years ago, the Trail Blazers headed in an entirely new direction. They’d tried for years to summit the NBA with Lillard at the forefront, using a variety of different lineups, but were never quite able to ascend to the top.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 13

Blazers to be sold to Hurricanes owner, pickleball enthusiast

Portland Trail Blazers to be sold to Hurricanes owner and pickleball enthusiast

The Blazers will be valued at more than $4 billion in the sale.

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Bucks forward shares optimistic take on Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 12

3 way-too-early Portland Trail Blazers trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The Portland Trail Blazers find themselves in a unique position, straddling the line between rebuilding and competing, without fully committing to either.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 6