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Victor Wembanyama has Trail Blazers running out of answers before Game 5

The Portland Trail Blazers have already shown they can build leads against the San Antonio Spurs. Tonight is about proving those leads can survive Victor Wembanyama’s inevitable swing.

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Ex-NBA Player Damon Jones Pleads Guilty to Gambling Charges

For those following the saga of suspended Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups, one of the figures who was indicted on federal gambling charges last fall—ex-NBA player Damon Jones—pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to illegal gambling.

Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28

Is Damian Lillard returning for Game 5 vs. Spurs with Trail Blazers’ season on brink?

The Portland Trail Blazers will attempt to save their season during Game 5 vs. the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday. They’ll remain without star guard Damian Lillard for the due-or-die matchup.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / April 27

Avdija Discusses Game 4 Altercation With Stephon Castle

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Deni Avdija commented on his late-game altercation with Stephon Castle during Portland’s 114-93 home loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

Atlanta Hawks News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to record the most triple-doubles in one season since the NBA/ABA merger for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound NBA seasons' quiz

The '20-point, 10-assist game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 27

Can the Blazers Stun the Spurs? The Reality of Portland's 3-1 Deficit

The Portland Trail Blazers find themselves in a precarious position, trailing 3-1 in their first-round series against the San Antonio Spurs after a crushing fourth-quarter collapse in Game 4.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Tiago Splitter News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27

Blazers’ historic playoff choke jobs vs. Spurs can’t be good for Tiago Splitter’s job security

On Sunday afternoon, the Portland Trail Blazers fell behind 3-1 in their first round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs with a tough 114-93 loss at home.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 26

Victor Wembanyama returns for Spurs, delivers harsh lesson to Trail Blazers

Wembanyama dominated in the Spurs' 114-93 win, and, in the process, helped deliver a very harsh lesson to an up-and-coming Trail Blazers team that still has some things to learn.

Spurs dominate 2nd half to go up 3-1 on Trail Blazers

The 'Playoff debut scoring-record by team' quiz

Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26

Is Blazers’ Damian Lillard returning for Game 4 vs. Spurs?

As Deni Avdija put it, the Portland Trail Blazers were punched back in Game 3 of their first-round series against the San Antonio Spurs, that too in the absence of Victor Wembanyama, who sat out due to concussion protocol.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 26

Trail Blazers vs. Spurs, Game 4 Preview: What Must Portland Accomplish for an Upset Win?

Moda Center, understandably, found itself in a stunned silence after the San Antonio Spurs turned a 15-point second-half deficit into a 120-108 win over the Trail Blazers in Game 3.

Damian Lillard News / Hoops Wire / April 25

Blazers haven’t ruled out Damian Lillard playoff return, eyeing Giannis push

This one sounds a little wild at first. But this is the NBA, so maybe not entirely impossible. According to Bill Oram of The Oregonian, the Trail Blazers haven’t completely ruled out the idea of Damian Lillard making a surprise return during the playoffs.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 25

How Do the Portland Trail Blazers Get Deni Avdija Back Into All-Star Form in Game 4 and Beyond?

Deni Avdija’s 2025-26 campaign will go down in history as one of the greatest statistical showcases in the history of the Portland Trail Blazers’ franchise.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Carmelo Anthony News / HITC / April 25

Carmelo Anthony slams ‘cheap’ Portland Trail Blazers owner for cutting costs

Carmelo Anthony did not hold back when reacting to what is quickly becoming one of the strangest ownership storylines in the NBA. The Portland Trail Blazers’ new era under Tom Dundon has already drawn heavy criticism, and for Melo, one specific decision crossed the line.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Trade Talk Sports / April 24

Trail Blazers Want to Make a Play for Giannis Antetokounmpo This Summer

While all of the Portland Trail Blazers’ focus is currently on their first-round series with the San Antonio Spurs in their return to the playoffs for the first time since 2020–21, the organization is still planning for what’s to come.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz

The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz

Damian Lillard News / Larry Brown Sports / April 24

Surprising news emerges about Damian Lillard

The Portland Trail Blazers are very much in their first round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs. If they can hold out long enough, there is at least a small chance that a big boost might be around the corner.

Scoot Henderson News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 24

How Exactly Does Portland's Scoot Henderson Follow Up His Breakthrough Performance in Game 2?

For anyone with a heightened sense of humor, it’s likely that Scoot Henderson’s end-of-night interview after the Portland Trail Blazers’ 106-103 win in Game 2 offered plenty to smile about.

Damian Lillard News / Total Pro Sports / April 24

Damian Lillard’s Potential Return Gains Optimism as Playoff Comeback Remains in Play

The possibility of Damian Lillard returning this postseason is no longer completely out of discussion. As optimism quietly builds around a late playoff comeback for the Portland Trail Blazers star, things could change fast in the coming time.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '30-point, 0-assist playoff games' quiz

How many of the 67 players since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 to score 30 points without dishing out an assist in a postseason game can you name in eight minutes?

Tiago Splitter News / Hoops Rumors / April 22

Blazers’ Splitter ‘Just Trying To Be A Pro’ Amid Coaching Rumors

After taking over as the Trail Blazers‘ interim head coach following Chauncey Billups‘ arrest one game into the season, Tiago Splitter led the team to a 42-39 record, a play-in victory, and the franchise’s first playoff berth since 2021.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / April 23

New Trail Blazers owner reportedly targeting team's mascots

Tom Dundon has begun his tenure as Portland Trail Blazers owner with a series of cost-cutting measures. His next target? The team's mascots.

Report: Blazers owner Tom Dundon unfazed by criticism of approach

Jrue Holiday trade pays off big for Trail Blazers in comeback Game 2 win

Scoot Henderson shoots Trail Blazers past Spurs to even series

The '30-point, 0-assist playoff games' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / April 21

Report: Blazers owner Tom Dundon unfazed by criticism of approach

Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is cutting costs, and apparently, he’s waving his hands in the air like he just don’t care. More specifically, according to The Athletic’s Jason Quick, Dundon is unfazed by criticism directed his way for some of his eyebrow-raising moves to cut costs in the playoffs.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / April 21

Blazers leave two-way players, team reporter home in playoff cost-cutting moves

The Trail Blazers are in the playoffs again. The way they are operating behind the scenes has drawn just as much attention. According to Bill Oram of OregonLive, Portland reduced its traveling party for its play-in game in Phoenix and first-round series in San Antonio, leaving behind digital reporter Casey Holdahl and team photographer Bruce Ely.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / April 20

Trail Blazers Left Two-Way Players At Home For Trip To San Antonio

Tom Dundon’s penny-pinching reputation since taking over as owner of the Trail Blazers continues to grow. Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report states in a subscriber-only story that Portland didn’t bring two-way players Caleb Love, Chris Youngblood and Jayson Kent to San Antonio for the first two games of its first-round playoff series.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / April 20

New Trail Blazers owner showing troubling signs of cheapness

New Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon has only been officially in charge of his new team for three weeks, but he's already sending troubling signals that he's unwilling to spend money.

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20

Blazers pulled another cheap move to open playoffs

The Portland Trail Blazers are blazing new trails in the realm of cost-cutting. The Blazers already made negative headlines after getting through the play-in tournament, when it was revealed Friday that the team was not giving fans free T-shirts for Games 3 and 4.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17