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Blazers’ Deni Avdija shouts out John Cena before SNME retirement match

Ahead of Cena’s final WWE appearance at Saturday Night’s Main Event, the Portland Trail Blazers posted messages wishing John Cena luck before his retirement match.

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Clingan/Williams Likely to Play vs Warriors; Holiday Nearing Return

Ahead of a Sunday matchup with the Golden State Warriors, Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter provided some promising injury updates to reporters after team practice on Saturday.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / December 13

NBC Changes December Start Times for NBA Games; Blazers Impacted

Portland Trail Blazers fans (and journalists) who are fans of getting to bed earlier can rejoice this month. NBC announced Saturday it is switching the start times for its NBA doubleheaders to 5 and 7:30 p.m.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / December 13

How Much are Injuries to Blame for the Blazers’ Rough Patch?

The Portland Trail Blazers are going through it right now. The Blazers are losers of 11 of their last 14 games, including a 143-120 beatdown at the hands of the cellar-dwelling New Orleans Pelicans in their last matchup.

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The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

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The 'Three Point Era 30-point game leaders' quiz

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The 'Teammates with 30+ points in one NBA Conference Finals game' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / December 13

What Was the Best Trail Blazers Retirement?

You may not be aware, but a fairly prominent name in the wrestling world is having his retirement match tonight in Washington D.C. Perhaps you’ve heard of him.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / December 13

All Eyes on Calves in Race to Prevent Achilles Injuries

After a rash of high profile Achilles tendon injuries to NBA poster children Tyrese Halliburton, Jayson Tatum and Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, the league is proceeding with caution.

Deni Avdija News / Blazer's Edge / December 13

Deni Avdija Named Top 25 Player Under 25

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is averaging 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists per game this season. He’s also exactly 25 years old. The latter stat qualifies him for ESPN’s annual 25 Best NBA Players Under 25 list.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

The Blazers’ Injury Crisis Has Ruined A Promising Season

Before the 2025-26 NBA season started, basketball fans were excited about the Portland Trail Blazers. Unfortunately, the Blazers’ injury crisis has led to a significant dip in Tiago Splitter’s system.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / December 11

Join Trail Blazers, Pelicans Discussion Here!

The Portland Trail Blazers got a little lucky when they received their make-up games for missing the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup bracket. Their first draw was the worst team in the league, the 3-22 New Orleans Pelicans.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 10

Depleted Trail Blazers wrap trip vs. struggling Pelicans

The injury-plagued Portland Trail Blazers will aim to end their five-game road trip on a high note when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday.

NBA News / Scoop B / December 10

A Bull Forever: Horace Grant Puts Chicago Allegiance Before Nephew Jerami Grant

Former Chicago Bulls All-Star power forward and foundational member of the franchise’s first three-peat championship teams, Horace Grant, remains an iconic figure in the history of the sport.

Scoot Henderson News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

Scoot Henderson’s Return Could Fuel A Blazers Comeback

The Portland Trail Blazers have not been a healthy team in the first few months of the 2025-26 NBA season. Ahead of the season, Scoot Henderson would have played a big role.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6

Bucks should be in no hurry to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are getting closer to a trade that might send him out of Wisconsin. But the Bucks should be in no hurry to send away the best player in franchise history.

Bucks avoid worst-case scenario with Giannis Antetokounmpo injury update

Bucks have one condition to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo

Giannis Antetokoumpo sweepstakes: Why under-the-radar Eastern Conference team makes sense

The 20 greatest trash talkers in NBA history

The 'NBA all-time 50-point game leaders' quiz

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The '2025-26 bowl game host cities' quiz

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The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

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Jrue Holiday News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

Jrue Holiday’s Absence Highlights the Trail Blazers’ Issues

Jrue Holiday has not played a game for the Portland Trail Blazers since November 14. Portland has won four games since then, clearly showing that Holiday’s impact is key to dealing with the Blazers’ issues.

Deni Avdija News / Yardbarker / December 4

Blazers' Avdija continues All-Star season in win over Cavs

Blazers' Deni Avdija continues All-Star season in win over Cavaliers

Portland's forward had 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists and shot 16-of-17 from the foul line.

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The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 3

Portland Trail Blazers Shock the Cleveland Cavaliers

If you looked at the schedule before Tuesday night, you probably penciled this one in as a “W” for Cleveland. The Portland Trail Blazers were in town, coming off the second night of a back-to-back, and frankly, they haven’t been scaring anyone lately.

Javonte Cooke News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 2

Javonte Cooke and the road less traveled path to the NBA

When the Portland Trail Blazers signed Javonte Cooke before the start of the regular season, he became only the second active NBA player to have played all four years of college basketball at a Division 2 school.

MarJon Beauchamp News / Hoops Rumors / December 2

MarJon Beauchamp makes case for NBA deal with FIBA play

Team USA took a first step toward officially clinching its spot in the 2027 FIBA World Cup over the past week, blowing out Nicaragua in a pair of qualifying games.

Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 29

Deni Avdija Gets Honest About Blazers' NBA Cup Elimination

Portland Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija addressed the team's NBA Cup elimination after losing to the San Antonio Spurs 115-102 on Wednesday. The Blazers had a chance to clinch Group C in the Western Conference bracket with a win, but fell short.

Toumani Camara News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 28

Trail Blazers’ Toumani Camara pacing for unique NBA record without flopping

The Portland Trail Blazers entered this season searching for bright spots, and Toumani Camara has delivered one with a twist that feels almost old-school.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 28

Blazers Superstar Damian Lillard Makes Major Personal Announcement

Since rejoining the team that drafted him on a three-year, $41.6 million free agent deal this summer, nine-time All-Star point guard Damian Lillard has already announced that he'll miss the entire 2025-26 season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 27

Damian Lillard Expresses Confidence in Blazers’ Roster and His Role Ahead

It hasn't been an easy season for the Portland Trail Blazers, whose coach was placed on leave after being charged in an FBI-led gambling probe. Injuries have piled up and two of the Trail Blazers' recent losses have come from being on the receiving end of devastating buzzer beaters.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / November 24