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Why Kris Murray Exited Early in Blazers vs. Hawks

Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray appeared in just four minutes for the team before checking out of the game and not returning in the 135-101 loss against the Atlanta Hawks.

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The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Blazers Outclassed in Every Aspect By Atlanta

The Portland Trail Blazers put up an absolute stinker on Sunday, getting destroyed by the .500 Atlanta Hawks, 135-101. It was a soul-destroying loss. Jrue Holiday and Donovan Clingan have at least some reason to hold their heads high, with Holiday putting up 23 points on 56.3% shooting and Clingan getting a 15 point/15 rebound double-double.

Donovan Clingan News / Blazer's Edge / February 28

Donovan Clingan is Shaping Up as a Potential Star for the Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan made progress between last year’s rookie season and his sophomore campaign this year. He’s noticeably stronger, fitter and faster, ensuring he was ready to make the role of starter his own.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / February 28

Rebounds, Threes Doom Portland in Charlotte

The Portland Trail Blazers ran into one of the hottest teams in the NBA this morning (well, it was morning in Portland, anyway) and should have treated themselves to brunch instead.

Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / February 28

Trail Blazers Wilt Before Hornets Effort

The Portland Trail Blazers and Charlotte Hornets met in an early Saturday matchup today. Each carried identical 29-31 records into the game on the back of plucky hustle with lineups still in process.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / February 28

Scoot Henderson Can Shine Amid The Trail Blazers’ Injuries

The Portland Trail Blazers’ injuries have slightly derailed the promising second half of the 2025-26 season. With Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe out injured, it is Scoot Henderson‘s opportunity to shine.

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

Blazers Starting Lineup Provides Hope For Future

The Portland Trail Blazers are figuring out, slowly but surely, who they want in their starting lineup moving forward. It's a work in progress, but with the way things are set up this season, the Blazers are hoping to roll out with Deni Avdija, Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, Jerami Grant and Donovan Clingan when they are all healthy.

Toumani Camara News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / February 27

Why Blazers' Toumani Camara Has Become Top Defender in NBA

Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara is emerging as one of the key players in the rebuild for the franchise. Camara signed a long-term extension with the Blazers before the season began, keeping him in Portland until the end of the 2029-30 campaign.

Adam Silver News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27

Stacey King begs Adam Silver for rigged lottery after Trail Blazers loss

There’s just no getting around it. It is the worst of times for the Chicago Bulls. On Thursday, they finished February without a win, falling to the Portland Trail Blazers 121-112.

Jerami Grant News / Total Apex Sports / February 27

Blazers Hold Off Bulls’ Late Rally, Win 121-112 Behind Grant’s 27

The Portland Trail Blazers came to Chicago and got a fight. What they also got was a win. Jerami Grant dropped 27 points, Robert Williams III put together a dominant double-double, and the Blazers survived a wild fourth-quarter comeback attempt by the Bulls to walk out of the United Center with a 121-112 victory on February 26, 2026.

Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / February 26

Blazers May Want to Shut Deni Avdija Down

The Portland Trail Blazers are in a pickle with Deni Avdija and his health. This season has confirmed that Avdija is the future of the franchise for the Blazers, but the team has some decisions to make when it comes to his recent back injury and his long-term health.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Deni Avdija News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 24

Deni Avdija needs to be shut down by the Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers have watched Deni Avdija quickly ascend to stardom in just less than two years in their program. Now it’s time to do right by him and protect him from himself.

Shaedon Sharpe News / Hoops Rumors / February 24

Shaedon Sharpe Has Stress Fracture, Could Miss Rest Of Season

Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe has a stress fracture in his left fibula, Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report tweets. He’ll be reevaluated in approximately 4-to-6 weeks, according to the team, to allow for adequate healing before beginning a progressive return to full basketball activity.