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Bryson Graham’s statement confirms why he stole Tiago Splitter away from Blazers

The Chicago Bulls announced on Monday that they hired Tiago Splitter as the new head coach. In essence, stealing him from the Portland Trail Blazers. On Tuesday, the Bulls made it official in a statement, per Elias Schuster of Sports Illustrated.

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Controversial Trail Blazers Owner Tom Dundon Suffers Major Front-Office Loss to Bulls After Lowballing HC Candidates

Just when you thought the Portland Trail Blazers are facing a turnaround with a playoff appearance in a turbulent season, they have have suffered a catastrophic blow to their foundational stability.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 15

Did Bulls get it right with hiring of Tiago Splitter as new head coach?

Was this the right move for Chicago?

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The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The NBA began awarding the NBA Finals MVP in 1969. How many of the winners since then can you name in six minutes?

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 15

Bulls Hiring Tiago Splitter As Head Coach

Tiago Splitter will be the Bulls‘ next head coach, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). It’s a hiring that affects two organizations. Splitter served as the Trail Blazers’ interim coach throughout the season due to Chauncey Billups’ ongoing legal woes and subsequent extended leave of absence.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / June 15

Trail Blazers 2027 NBA Title Odds Hint at Major Step Forward

The Portland Trail Blazers are officially turning the page and looking ahead to next season with the New York Knicks beating the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals.

Robert Williams News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / June 13

Why Blazers Must Re-Sign Robert Williams III in Free Agency

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III is testing the market this offseason, hoping to get a raise on his contract. It might be hard for Williams to get more than the $12 million per year he received on his last contract, which he signed with the Boston Celtics in 2022.

Shaedon Sharpe News / Blazer's Edge / June 13

Blazers Should Preference Sharpe Over Scoot

The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to make moves over the next few weeks as they strive to continue their rise up the Western Conference standings.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Chauncey Billups News / Blazer's Edge / June 12

Suspended Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups Nears Firm Trial Date

Suspended Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups is going to have his day in court right about the time the Blazers take the floor for the 2026-27 NBA season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / June 12

What’s the Next Goal for the Portland Trail Blazers?

By most measures—on the graded curve that Portland resides on, anyway—the Portland Trail Blazers had a fairly successful 2025-26 season. The won 42 games, made the playoffs, and lost in the first round to the eventual conference champions, the team that’s likely to fall in the NBA Finals by a combined margin of about three points.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / June 12

Blazers Fans Think Portland Will Stay Out of NBA Draft…Barely

The Portland Trail Blazers have no picks in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. The draft class is rumored to be deep. Portland could use talent. But the Blazers

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / June 12

James Posey Talks Splitter’s Leadership, Value of Playoff Experience, More

Portland Trail Blazers assistant coach James Posey’s first season with the franchise in 2025-26 will go down as one of the most bizarre coaching-staff situations in NBA history.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / June 12

Blazers Linked to Former NBA Champion in Latest Trade Rumor

The Portland Trail Blazers have been linked to both star forwards and bucket-getting specialists over the last few weeks. Among those is Brooklyn Nets star Michael Porter Jr., who averaged 24.2 points per game this past season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / June 12

5 Players Blazers Can Sign Under $5 Million

The Portland Trail Blazers have a very important free agency period coming up because they don't have any selections in the 2026 NBA draft. New owner Tom Dundon has wanted to cut costs, so the Blazers should be looking at players that won't break the bank.

Chauncey Billups News / Hoops Rumors / June 11

Chauncey Billups Appears In Court For Status Update Hearing

While the Trail Blazers are moving forward with their head coaching search, former coach Chauncey Billups is seeking an end to his legal troubles. Billups

Tiago Splitter News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 11

Tiago Splitter buzz grows with in-person interview

The Chicago Bulls have appeared to narrow down their list of finalists for the head coach position. Among those is Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 11

Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: NBA Draft Scenarios Fantasy Managers Should Be Rooting For

The NBA Draft always creates winners and losers. For fantasy basketball managers, however, the biggest victories often happen before the rookies ever play a game.

NBA News / Stadium Rant / June 11

The Portland Trail Blazers Are Essential To The Bucks Getting An Antetokounmpo Deal Done

The Portland Trail Blazers could be a part of one of the biggest trades in NBA history, and it’s not for the reason you might think. Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo looks to be on his way out of Milwaukee after spending the first 13 years of his career there.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / EasySportz / June 10

Trail Blazers Set to Take on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Giant Risk

Portland Trail Blazers are making waves, but not for their usual reasons. The team is willing to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo without long-term assurances.

Jerami Grant News / Hoops Wire / June 8

Blazers expected to again explore Jerami Grant trade market

The Trail Blazers are once again expected to explore trade possibilities involving veteran forward Jerami Grant as they continue to build around their younger core.

Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 29

Damian Lillard’s bold Stephen Curry claim creates most savage X Community Note ever

The basketball world cannot wait to see Damian Lillard back in action in his second stint with the Portland Trail Blazers. Rip City was thrilled for his much-desired return, but Lillard had to sit out the season due to an Achilles injury.

NBA News / HITC / May 29

Damian Lillard reveals if he is the second-best three-point shooter of all time behind Steph Curry

Damian Lillard did not hesitate when asked if he considers himself the second-best three-point shooter of all time behind Stephen Curry. The discussion started when a fan argued that Lillard would not even put himself ahead of Ray Allen.

Jeff Van Gundy News / Hoops Wire / May 21

Trail Blazers request permission to interview Jeff Van Gundy

The Portland Trail Blazers coaching search may be narrowing a bit. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Blazers have requested permission from the Los Angeles Clippers to interview assistant coach Jeff Van Gundy for their head coaching vacancy.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20

Blazers may have taken a ruthless approach in mass layoff

Tom Dundon is not exactly becoming the most lovable pro sports team owner out there. The new Blazers owner has already faced backlash over the team’s recent cost-cutting measures, but there appears to be no stopping Portland from tightening its belt further.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18

Blazers are being linked to their former coach

The Portland Trail Blazers are being linked to their former coach as they try to chart their course forward. Terry Stotts, who coached the Blazers from 2012 to 2021, is interested in returning to the team, and his agent has reached out to the Blazers to indicate as much.