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Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 23
Blazers Broadcaster Demers Contract may be Better than Advertised 
Portland Trail Blazers television broadcasts—now simulcast with radio—are being led by long-time franchise member Travis Demers this season. The new play-by-play voice replaces veteran Kevin Calabro in the hot seat.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 23
What a Start to the 2026-27 Season for the Trail Blazers
Still buzzing with excitement from the Portland Trail Blazers’ season-opening 123-84 beatdown of the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night? So are we. As an
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 23
Blazers Co-Owner Says Staying in Portland is the Unequivocal Goal
2026 has been a difficult year for the Portland Trail Blazers in many aspects. A transition in ownership and ensuing public relations gaffes have cast a pall over the summer and early fall.
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
Damian Lillard News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 23
Damian Lillard's Return to the Blazers Should Scare the NBA
The season opener for Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard wasn't anything we haven't seen before. Lillard, like he has done many times throughout his career, scored 25 points while making six three-pointers in a Blazers win at home.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Chauncey Billups News / Blazer's Edge / October 22
Federal Gambling Indictee Denies Chauncey Billups Provided Information
A man standing accused of federal gambling crimes based on NBA basketball has denied that former Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups provided information relating to the Blazers’ fortunes for purposes of sports betting.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 22
'Your Game Is Timeless': Deron Williams Issues Public Apology to Damian Lillard for Comparing His Role With LeBron James
542 days since his last NBA game, Damian Lillard truly turned back the clock. Coming off his Achilles tear, the 9-time All-Star ended with a game-high of 25 points.
Ja Morant News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 22
Ja Morant Trade Looks Good for Blazers, Grizzlies After Game 1
While it's still way too early to tell who came out on top between the Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies in the Ja Morant trade, both sides should be happy following their first game of the season.
NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 22
Blazers Blowout Over Suns is Exactly What Portland Needed
It's hard to ask for a much better start to the season than what the Portland Trail Blazers got against the Phoenix Suns. A 21-0 run in the first six minutes of the game pushed the Blazers out in front, and they would never look back.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 22
Blazers Coach Micah Nori Has Early-Season Rotation Set
The Portland Trail Blazers registered an impressive opening-night win against the Phoenix Suns yesterday evening. The starting five for Portland in their first game were Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara, and Donovan Clingan.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 22
How the “Four Factors” Stack up for the Trail Blazers and the NBA
All you have to do is put a ball through a hoop more times than the other team and you win the game. Simple, right? The answer of course, is “no”. Professional basketball keeps getting more and more complicated the further it evolves from its humble peach basket origins into a modern version where a formula analyzes every aspect of the game.
Damian Lillard News / EasySportz / October 22
Damian Lillard Shines in Triumphant Return as Trail Blazers Dominate Suns
Damian Lillard made his long-awaited regular-season return Wednesday night, and the Portland Trail Blazers could not have asked for a better start. Lillard scored 25 points in his first regular-season game since recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, leading Portland to a commanding 124-83 victory over the Phoenix Suns in the season opener.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Damian Lillard takes shot at everybody hating on Ja Morant fit after nuking Suns
The Portland Trail Blazers couldn’t have had a better season opener. After starting their matchup against the Phoenix Suns with a 43-12 first quarter, they won 124-83.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22
Why Charles Barkley think Blazers are ‘worst place’ for Ja Morant
Ja Morant had a successful debut with the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, helping the team blow out the Phoenix Suns, 124-83, at Moda Center. Contrary to what was expected, Morant started alongside Damian Lillard in the backcourt.
Damian Lillard News / Field Level Media / October 22
Damian Lillard shines in return to Blazers during rout of Suns
Damian Lillard made six 3-pointers and scored 25 points in his first game in nearly 18 months and the Portland Trail Blazers opened the game with 21 consecutive points en route to a 124-83 dismantling of the visiting Phoenix Suns in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21
Tom Dundon 'went crazy' as he's becoming the latest of unlikable team owners
Tom Dundon has certainly made a name for himself in the sports world, especially as of late as the owner of the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers and NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes.
Damian Lillard News / Hoops Wire / October 21
Damian Lillard on Blazers return: ‘I checked every box’
Damian Lillard considered coming back during last spring’s playoffs. He decided he wanted to return without wondering whether his body was ready. Now, the Trail Blazers guard is preparing to play Wednesday in his first regular-season game since March 18, 2025, confident that taking the additional time was the right decision.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Blazers owner Tom Dundon ‘went crazy’ after city of Portland’s $1 billion Moda Center request
Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon reportedly reacted angrily after city officials demanded more than $1 billion to resolve a contractual dispute over the Moda Center, creating another hurdle in negotiations intended to keep the franchise in Oregon for at least 20 more years.
Ja Morant News / Yardbarker / October 21
Trail Blazers shift Ja Morant to new role to balance out roster
The Blazers have made a decision in an effort to balance their roster.
Jeremy Sochan News / EssentiallySports / October 18
Jeremy Sochan Released by Blazers as 23-Year-Old Stands Team-Less Months After Championship With Knicks
Once again, Jeremy Sochan’s topsy-turvy luck has struck again. His movement between teams secured him the 2026 championship bragging rights with the Knicks but it didn’t guarantee him job security.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / October 18
Tom Dundon: Keeping Blazers in Portland is ‘the priority’
Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon says he wants to keep the team in Portland. He’s also disputing a report that he privately raised the possibility of moving it.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Dundon: ‘Priority’ Is To Keep Trail Blazers In Portland
The Trail Blazers are currently negotiating with local government officials for a new lease to renovate the Moda Center, with the deadline set for December 31.
Jeremy Sochan News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Trail Blazers Waive Jeremy Sochan
The Trail Blazers have requested waivers on forward Jeremy Sochan, according to a press release from the team. Sochan, who was on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract, will become an unrestricted free agent on Monday if he’s not claimed on waivers.
Adam Silver News / Yardbarker / October 16
Adam Silver's Seattle statements could be meaningful for Trail Blazers
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has backed off on the league's plans to put an expansion team in Seattle, citing lower bids than they're receiving for a Las Vegas team.
Portland Trail Blazers News / The Lead / October 13
Portland Trail Blazers 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers enter the 2026-27 season with far more questions than answers. Last year went as well as any reasonable fan could have expected.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Stadium Rant / October 11
Trail Blazers vs. London Lions: A Historic Preseason Game 49 Years in the Making
The Portland Trail Blazers are preparing to face the London Lions on October 12, and yes, you read that correctly. An NBA franchise will be competing against a professional British basketball club for the first time in history.
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