Portland Trail Blazers News

Former Trail Blazers Assistant Kim Hughes Passes Away

Former Portland Trail Blazers assistant Kim Hughes has passed away at the age of 73. The news came via the Instagram account of former Blazers center Meyers Leonard who wrote the following remembrance: You were like a father.

Blazers Receive Poor Offensive Grade After Offseason Moves

The decision to trade Anfernee Simons in the offseason to the Boston Celtics was something the Portland Trail Blazers did for seemingly several reasons.

ESPN Has the Blazers Missing the Play-in

A very real possibility for the Portland Trail Blazers is that the team plays hard, competitive basketball night-in and night-out, improves modestly, yet still fall short of even the NBA play-in.

Readers Needed For Historical Blazers Draft Project

Attention Blazer’s Edge readers! We are looking for four participants to engineer a brief, but fun, site project early next week! We are going to hold an All-Time, Historical draft of Portland Trail Blazers players.

Insider Reveals One Reason Blazers Would Relocate Under New Owner

The Portland Trail Blazers find themselves in something of a state of flux, as they wait for further news on the team's reported impending $4.25 billion sale to Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon.

Avdija, Israel Defeat Iceland in EuroBasket Opener

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija helped Israel to an 83-71 win over Iceland in the country’s opening game of group play at EuroBasket 2025. Avdija produced 20 points, nine rebounds, three blocks and two assists in the Group D win, while shooting 5-12 from the field and 10-12 from the free throw line.

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.

Arenas: Dame Stayed in Portland ‘Five or Six Years Too Long’

On his podcast Gil’s Arena, former NBA player Gilbert Arenas said that Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard deserves more credit for his career

Blazers Could Rise or Fall with their Middle-Age Players

Question marks abound as the Portland Trail Blazers approach the 2025-26 NBA season. Portland’s roster is a bristling mix of young talent and veteran experience, looking to find the chemistry to make a leap in the ultra-tough Western Conference.

Blazers Must Make Drastic Changes to Starting Lineup This Year

The Portland Trail Blazers tried to make the playoffs last season, opting not to trade anyone at the trade deadline in order to get that done. This season, they are trying to actually get in.

Blazers 2024 Draft Pick Graded Highly in Re-Draft By Insider

The Portland Trail Blazers have been trying to figure out what kind of players they want to build around long-term. They have been in the draft lottery for each of the last few years, so they have a lot of talented, young players.

Exploring the Blazers’ Best Potential Lineups

The Portland Trail Blazers will enter the 2025 regular season with major changes to the roster. If they hope to improve on their 36-victory mark from last year they’re going to have to find new and interesting combinations, first in the starting lineup then in major bench roles.

Damian Lillard's Adidas Sneakers Heat Up With 2 New Colorways

It will be some time before Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard makes his highly anticipated return to the court. In the meantime, Lillard's signature sneaker line with adidas is moving full steam ahead.

Gilbert Arenas Says Damian Lillard's 7 All-NBA Selections Prove He’s Clear Of Kyrie Irving

Gilbert Arenas has never been shy about his opinions, and his latest take on Damian Lillard versus Kyrie Irving is bound to spark debate. On his Gil’s Arena show, the former three-time All-Star argued that Lillard’s resume gives him a clear edge over Irving.

Chauncey Billups Holds Rare Distinction Against Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, And LeBron James

'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.

How The Trail Blazers’ Center Depth Stacks Up For 2025-26

The 2025-26 season will be monumental for the Portland Trail Blazers. They have an exciting roster, including a fresh center rotation. Head coach Chauncey Billups’ system has a new look with Donovan Clingan as the starting center.

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. 

Top 3 Blazers Breakout Candidates In The 2025-26 NBA Season

The 2025-26 NBA season will be a big campaign for Chauncey Billups’ Portland Trail Blazers. People are already excited about their growth and the development of their young players.

NBA Star Damian Lillard Announces Exciting News on Wednesday

Superstar point guard Damian Lillard’s tenure ended unexpectedly with the Milwaukee Bucks after his contract was waived and stretched following a torn Achilles suffered during the opening round of the NBA playoffs.

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.

'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.