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Chris Jent In Mix For Trail Blazers’ Coaching Job

It has been two weeks since reports indicated the Trail Blazers had identified three finalists for their head coaching job, with Tiago Splitter, Micah Nori, and Tyler Lashbrook said to be in the running at that time.

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Questions About Toumani Camara, Vit Krejci, and Knicks Dynasties

The Blazer’s Edge Mailbag is never short of questions about the Portland Trail Blazers. Many of them get answered in long form throughout the year, but we often get shorter bites that need one-off answers too brief to make a post out of.

Tiago Splitter News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / June 18

Why Blazers Made a Mistake Not Hiring Tiago Splitter

Tiago Splitter is now the head coach of the Chicago Bulls, leaving the Portland Trail Blazers after a chaotic and tumultuous season. While Splitter was dealt a difficult hand at times during the season, taking over for Chauncey Billups one game into the year, he proved why he deserves to be a head coach in the league.

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The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

How many of the players to win the NBA's assist title since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 season can you name in five minutes?

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 17

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.

Trail Blazers Around the Web

Bulls reportedly hiring Tiago Splitter as head coach as Chicago looks for fresh start · CBSSports.com

Childhood MJ fan Splitter preaches Bulls future · ESPN

Bulls reportedly hiring Tiago Splitter as head coach as Chicago looks for fresh start · CBSSports.com

Sources: Bulls finalizing hiring of Splitter as HC... · ESPN

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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.

Portland Trail Blazers News / The Lead / June 17

Portland Trail Blazers 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers just experienced one of the more confusing seasons in recent memory. The Allen Estate agreed to sell the team to its new majority owner, Tom Dundon, last offseason.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / June 17

Is the Media Biased Against Trail Blazers Owner Tom Dundon?

Since he took over the reins of the team in March of this year, various controversies have dogged Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon. A Texas billionaire, hockey-team owner, and businessman, Dundon now faces a provincial audience steeped in a five-decade tradition of fandom and community interaction.

Tiago Splitter News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 16

Tiago Splitter’s heartfelt message to Blazers after Bulls hire

The Portland Trail Blazers recently learned that head coach Tiago Splitter would be departing the franchise to take the same position with the Chicago Bulls.

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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.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / June 16

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?

The 'NBA Finals-winning coaches' quiz

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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.

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

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.

Giannis Antetokounmpo 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.

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.