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Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / November 5

Huge Announcement for Trail Blazers 2025-26 Season!

The Portland Trail Blazers have embarked on a new season. It’s exciting, fun, and it has at least decent prospects of being better than any of the past four.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / November 5

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The Portland Trail Blazers face the World Champion Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at 7:00 PM, Pacific. But as it turns out, that’s not the only special thing happening today.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 4

Charles Barkley Calls Out Blazers' Chauncey Billups Amid Gambling Scandal

The Portland Trail Blazers have had a bizarre start to their 2025-26 NBA season. A Monday night 123-116 loss to a Los Angeles Lakers squad missing stars Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves aside, Portland has been putting together wins at an encouraging clip.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / November 4

First Trail Blazer of the Week for 2025-26 is an “Avdious” Choice

We are now two weeks in to the 2025-26 NBA season and the Portland Trail Blazers have gotten off to a strong 4-3 start. With a good amount of games under our belt, it is time to bring back the Blazer of the Week award to highlight standout players throughout the season.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / November 4

Which Blazer Will Win Player of the Week First?

Recently Portland Trail Blazers starters Deni Avdija and Jrue Holiday were nominated for NBA Player of the Week. They didn’t win the award, but given Portland’s nice start to the season—and distinctive style of play—it’s probably a matter of time before we see a pinwheel candidate walk away with the honor.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

The Trail Blazers’ Offense Rears Its Ugly Head Yet Again

The Portland Trail Blazers are only seven games into the 2025-26 season, but there are already some big storylines. While Tiago Splitter’s system is doing well defensively, the Blazers’ offense is chugging along.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 3

Draymond Green Quotes Anthony Edwards While Heaping Praise on Portland Trailblazers

The Portland Trail Blazers have gotten off to a hot 4-2 start this season. Despite losing their head coach, Chauncey Billups, to a federal gambling case, the team hasn’t let it slow them down.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / November 3

Avdija, Holiday Nominated For Player of the Week

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday and forward Deni Avdija have both been nominated for Western Conference Player of the Week for the week of Oct.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / November 3

Is the Trail Blazers Defense for Real?

The 4-2 Portland Trail Blazers are experiencing an early-season thrill, riding high on a victory over the Denver Nuggets and a winning record for the first time in what seems like forever.

Blake Wesley News / Field Level Media / November 2

Blazers G Blake Wesley out due to broken foot

Portland guard Blake Wesley broke a bone in his right foot during the victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday, the Trail Blazers announced on Sunday.

Robert Williams News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 2

Blazers Teammates React to Robert Williams Season Debut in Upset vs Nuggets

Portland Trail Blazers reserve center Robert Williams III played a small, but critical, role for the team's surprise 109-107 victory against the Denver Nuggets on Halloween.

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Yang Hansen News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Trail Blazers Make Yang Hansen Decision Before Lakers Game

The Portland Trail Blazers have been one of the surprise teams of the 2025-26 NBA season so far, sitting at 4-2 after Friday night's 109-107 home win over the Denver Nuggets.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / November 1

Kristaps Porzingis sees Trail Blazers standout as a potential All-Star in 2026

The Portland Trail Blazers have had an improved team this season, and Deni Avdija deserves a lot of the praise for his performances. Even former teammate Kristaps Porzingis is proud of Avdija’s rise.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 1

Trail Blazers' furious last-minute comeback sinks Nuggets

Jerami Grant made two free throws with 1.4 seconds remaining and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to record a 109-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets in NBA Cup play on Friday night.

Matisse Thybulle News / Field Level Media / October 31

Blazers' Matisse Thybulle out after thumb surgery

The Portland Trail Blazers will be without Matisse Thybulle for at least a month after the swingman underwent surgery Friday on his left thumb. Thybulle got hurt in the first quarter of the Trail Blazers' game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday in Salt Lake City, and he sat out the remainder of the contest.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / October 31

Trail Blazers confirm timeline for return for wing Matisse Thybulle

Trail Blazers wing Matisse Thybulle underwent surgery on Friday morning.

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Jrue Holiday News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

The Growing Importance of Veteran Jrue Holiday’s Blazers Role

After all the hype from the offseason for the Portland Trail Blazers, it is safe to say they are thriving. They have started the season with a 3-2 record, the first time they have been over .500 since January 2023.

Chauncey Billups News / Hoops Rumors / October 30

Chauncey Billups reportedly hires ex-Trump, Giuliani defense attorney

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has been placed on unpaid leave by the NBA after being arrested as part of a federal investigation into an illegal poker operation with ties to the mafia.

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Jrue Holiday News / EasySportz / October 30

Veteran Steer‑Ship — Jrue Holiday and the Early Reboot of the Portland Trail Blazers

Through five games, Holiday is doing exactly what Portland needed: stabilizing the young core, commanding the floor, and setting a winning tone amid early-season noise.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 29

Blazers Announce Surprise Robert Williams Injury News as He Remains Out

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams Jr. has been assigned to the G-League affiliate Rip City Remix for conditioning and recovery from his knee injury.

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

Where Will Blazers Ship Trade Candidate After Return From Injury?

The Portland Trail Blazers have had the strangest season of any team and with this week’s news, there will only be more madness. On Oct. 27, the Blazers announced that Robert Williams III has been assigned to their G League affiliate, the Rip City Remix.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28

Gilbert Arenas responds to claims he snitched on Chauncey Billups

Gilbert Arenas is firing back at those who believe he snitched on Chauncey Billups and helped get the Portland Trail Blazers head coach indicted in an FBI gambling investigation.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 25