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On YouTubePortland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 5
NBA Projects Modest Increase for 2026-27 Salary Cap 
The NBA has informed its franchises that the 2026-27 salary cap is now projected to be $166 million, up from a previous estimate of $165 million. NBA writer Jake Fisher relayed the announcement via X today.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 5
Blazers Have Upcoming Cap Opportunity, But There’s a Catch
The Portland Trail Blazers comfortably capped themselves up for the coming season by signing Damian Lillard and trading for Jrue Holiday this summer. But that’s not the last opportunity they’ll have to generate open cap space in the near future.
Damian Lillard News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 5
Blazers’ Damian Lillard Gets Bleak Outlook Following Achilles Tear
The Portland Trail Blazers won't have the services of Damian Lillard this season as he recovers from a torn Achilles tendon. He will return for the 2026-27 season, hoping to lead the Blazers to the playoffs.
The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players to record 10 or more double-doubles in the 2024-25 NBA seasons can you name in six minutes?
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 5
Portland Trail Blazers 2025-26 season predictions after NBA schedule release
For the better part of the last half-decade, the Portland Trail Blazers have been mired in mediocrity, unable to reclaim the magic that once made them a perennial playoff presence in the Western Conference.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 5
Blazers All-Star Considered Hall of Fame 'Lock'
To hear one insider tell it, the Portland Trail Blazers have acquired a future Hall of Famer this summer. With this year's Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame weekend upon us, many NBA pundits are wondering who's up next.
Deni Avdija News / Blazer's Edge / September 4
Avdija Scores 34 in Loss to Slovenia
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija had 34 points, 9 boards, 2 assists, and 2 steals for Isreal as they lost to the Luka Doncic-led Slovenian team 96-106 in EuroBasket play earlier today.
Scoot Henderson News / Last Word On Sports / September 4
The Time Is Now For Scoot Henderson To Be The Blazers Star
Scoot Henderson is the Portland Trail Blazers’ most perplexing player. Most people know he has the potential to shine, but his first two seasons were a bit disappointing.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 4
Blazers Ranked Among NBA's Worst Teams in Preseason Power Rankings
The Portland Trail Blazers tried to make the playoffs a year ago, but came up just short of making the play-in. They dug themselves too big a hole early in the season when they were suffering some injuries.
Justin Minaya News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 4
Former Blazers Wing Leaves Portland to Sign with East Contender
The Portland Trail Blazers have had a lot of young guards and forwards playing for them over the last few years. It seems that they have finally decided who they want to keep on their roster moving forward and who they believe will be able to grow into bigger roles with the team.
Brian Shaw News / NBA Analysis Network / September 3
Brian Shaw says underrated 76ers and Trail Blazers player caused him as many problems as Michael Jordan
Brian Shaw faced off against many tremendous players during his 14-year stint in the NBA. As the 24th overall pick in the 1988 NBA Draft, Brian Shaw entered the league when Michael Jordan was on his astronomical rise.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 3
Blazers' Growth This Year Hinges on One Player, Says Insider
The Portland Trail Blazers are looking to make a big improvement next season. They have set the goal of making the playoffs next year after falling just short of that this past year.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 3
Why the Portland Trail Blazers Struggle
The Portland Trail Blazers have a long and proud history in the NBA. That’s undeniable. Also undeniable is that most of the glory in their story happened before the turn of the millennium.
Damian Lillard News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 2
Blazers’ Damian Lillard Gives Exclusive Shoes to His Elite Camp Invitees
The Portland Trail Blazers were able to bring in Damian Lillard after he spent two seasons in Milwaukee. Those seasons did not go as Lillard had hoped, and now he's back with his first franchise.
Joe Cronin News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 2
Blazers' Joe Cronin Should Be Facing Do-or-Die Season in Portland
Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin signed a contract extension in early April, committing himself to the franchise for a renewed multi-year term.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 2
Complete Rip City Remix 2025-26 Schedule Released
The Rip City Remix schedule for 2024-25 has been released. The Remix are the G League affiliate of the Portland Trail Blazers. The will play a 48-game schedule during the coming season.
Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 31
Adidas, Damian Lillard gift Elite Camp athletes exclusive sneakers
With nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard back to his original home with the Portland Trail Blazers, it feels as though he’s picking up where he last left off with a young team in need of a leader.
Deni Avdija News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 31
Deni Avdija gets 100% real about shocking France Eurobasket upset
After getting tripped up in a 66-64 loss to Poland in Group D play of the 2025 EuroBasket, Deni Avdija and Israel bounced back with one of the loudest victories in the tournament.
Deni Avdija News / Yardbarker / August 31
Trail Blazers star sends France to upset loss at EuroBasket
Deni Avdija was one of the NBA's most improved players in his first season with the Trail Blazers. After leading Israel to an upset win at EuroBasket, Avdija is showing his breakthrough season was no fluke.
Chauncey Billups News / NBA Analysis Network / August 30
Who is Chauncey Billups? All you need to know about Portland Trail Blazers’ head coach
The Portland Trail Blazers will have a familiar face back on the team for the 2025-26 season. After the Milwaukee Bucks waived Damian Lillard, the 9x NBA All-Star surprised fans when he announced a return to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / August 30
The Blazers’ Best Defender Could Be The NBA’s Top Stopper
Toumani Camara is the Blazers’ best defender, as proven by his All-Defensive Team selection. The Portland wing has the versatility to cover multiple positions, which makes him a potential top stopper in the league.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / August 28
Solving The Significant Problems With The Trail Blazers’ Offense
Damian Lillard is back in Portland. Unfortunately, he will sit out the entirety of the 2025-26 season. The Trail Blazers’ offense lacks a go-to guy without Lillard.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hardwood Heroics / August 23
'Probably the Most Underrated Player' – Portland Trail Blazers Star Named as One of the Best 2025 FIBA EuroBasket Players
Portland Trail Blazers swingman Deni Avdija will represent Israel in the upcoming FIBA EuroBasket tournament. And according to ESPN’s Neil Paine, he’ll be one of the top players to watch.
Adam Silver News / Yardbarker / August 22
Is NBA dragging its feet on expansion to spur arena deals?
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has voiced many reasons to delay expansion for the past few years.
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.
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