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4 Coaches the Trail Blazers Could Hire for Next Season

The Portland Trail Blazers are facing a massive decision when it comes to their coaching staff for next season. With a roster full of young talent alongside the returning Damian Lillard, the next coach must balance immediate development with a long-term winning culture.

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The Most Critical Step for the Trail Blazers Right Now

The Portland Trail Blazers are in unfamiliar territory in April, 2026. After years of diving in the standings, hoping for luck in the NBA Draft Lottery, Portland is fighting for playoffs positioning, or at least the chance for same via the postseason Play-In Tournament.

Shaedon Sharpe News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 8

Blazers’ Shaedon Sharpe injury upgrade vs. Spurs signals he’ll be ready for play-in tournament

The Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs are set to go head-to-head on Wednesday night. Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe is still dealing with a left fibula stress reaction, but he received an encouraging update ahead of Wednesday’s game.

Shaedon Sharpe News / Hoops Rumors / April 7

Shaedon Sharpe, Out For Two Months, Upgraded To Doubtful

The Trail Blazers are close to getting a key player back for the play-in tournament. Shaedon Sharpe, who has not played since Feb. 6, has been upgraded to doubtful for Portland’s game against San Antonio on Wednesday, according to Joe Freeman of Oregonlive.com.

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The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 30 NBA players to average at least three blocks-per-game for an entire season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The '20-pt., 15-reb., 5-block NBA games' quiz

The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz

Toumani Camara News / Blazer's Edge / April 7

Camara Heating Up As Season Winds Down

The 2025-26 NBA Season is winding to a close, and the Portland Trail Blazers have some important games down the stretch of the season. This week they went 2-1 with wins over the Los Angeles Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans and their lone loss coming in overtime against the Denver Nuggets on the road.

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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.

Tiago Splitter News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 7

Tiago Splitter Faces Uncertain Future Under New Blazers Owner Tom Dundon

The Portland Trail Blazers are about to encounter a crossroads this offseason. The team has to decide how to proceed with acting head coach Tiago Splitter, who has done well with the team after being thrust into leading the bench after the first game of the year, but could also be holding the squad back from its true potential.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Athlon Sports / April 6

Final Injury Report for Trail Blazers-Nuggets: Will Shaedon Sharpe, Jerami Grant Play?

The Portland Trail Blazers are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the Denver Nuggets in a Western Conference showdown. Portland enters Monday’s game with a 40-38 record after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans at home on Thursday night.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Total Pro Sports / April 6

Portland Trail Blazers Are 'Actively Exploring' Coaching Market Ahead of the Offseason

Is this the Portland Trail Blazers’ redemption? Is this their very own route to victory? Or is it all about moving into a new direction after an already jeopardizing scenario involving the team coach?

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / April 6

Blazers expected to evaluate coaching situation under new ownership

The Trail Blazers could be among the teams exploring a coaching change this offseason, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. New owner Tom Dundon is evaluating the team’s coaching situation as he determines the future of interim head coach Tiago Splitter.

Toumani Camara News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Toumani Camara Makes Trail Blazers History Yet Again

The Portland Trail Blazers have plenty of talented players, but Toumani Camara remains underrated. He is the team’s most resolute defender, and he made Blazers history yet again on Thursday.

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.

Yang Hansen News / Yardbarker / April 1

Trail Blazers' selection of Yang Hansen becomes more baffling

Tampering violations make Trail Blazers' selection of Yang Hansen more baffling

No team would break NBA rules to add rookie center Yang Hansen, except for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Blazers get fine, suspensions from NBA for tampering with their own player

The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

Deni Avdija News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 1

Deni Avdija sends message to Israeli fans amid strong support in Los Angeles

The Portland Trail Blazers traveled to Los Angeles for arguably the biggest game of the season against the LA Clippers on Tuesday night, and they did not disappoint.

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The 'Most games played by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The 'NBA active two-pointers leaders' quiz

The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz

Jerami Grant News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 1

The Jerami Grant Dilemma: Why Trading Portland’s $160 Million Player is Key to Blazers' Star Search

The Portland Trail Blazers are going to be an intriguing team to watch during the offseason as they try to go from the middle of the pack in the Western Conference towards the tier of being a sure-fire playoff hopeful.

Jrue Holiday News / Last Word On Sports / April 1

Jrue Holiday Is The Key To The Blazers’ Postseason Aspirations

The Portland Trail Blazers’ postseason goals are clear based on their recent play. Jrue Holiday continues to make a significant impact, as he is setting the tone for Portland’s energy.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1

Jrue Holiday embraces his old man status with a hilarious response to Carmelo Anthony

Portland Trail Blazers veteran guard Jrue Holiday had one of his best games in the 2025-26 NBA season on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / April 1

Trail Blazers Stun Clippers 114-104 in Crucial Late-Season Play-In Battle

There is a specific kind of desperation that only late March basketball can produce. When the Portland Trail Blazers rolled into the gleaming new Intuit Dome on Tuesday night, they weren’t just facing a scorching-hot Los Angeles Clippers squad; they were staring down their own basketball mortality.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 1

Trail Blazers close gap on Clippers for 8th place in West

Jrue Holiday scored 30 points and Deni Avdija recorded 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the Portland Trail Blazers scored a crucial 114-104 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday in Inglewood, Calif.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Final Injury Report for Trail Blazers-Clippers: Will Jerami Grant, Isaiah Jackson Play?

The Portland Trail Blazers are on the road on Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Los Angeles Clippers in a Western Conference showdown. Portland enters Tuesday’s game with a 38-38 record after defeating the Washington Wizards at home in dominant fashion on Sunday night.

Deni Avdija News / BasketballNews.com / March 31

Portland’s rebuild gains clarity behind Avdija, rising core

For the Portland Trail Blazers, this phase has never been about rushing the process. It has been about recalibrating, understanding where they stand, and building something sustainable after the end of an era.

Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / March 31

NBA Greenlights $4.25B Sale of Portland Trail Blazers to Dallas-Based Billionaire

The NBA Board of Governors has been busy this week. Right after voting to expand the league to Seattle and Las Vegas, it is now welcoming a new arrival.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 30

NBA approves sale of Trail Blazers to Tom Dundon-led group

The NBA Board of Governors approved the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers from the estate of Paul Allen to a group led by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon, the league announced Monday.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 30

Trail Blazers sale to Tom Dundon unanimously approved

The Portland Trail Blazers are going to be under new ownership. An investor group led by Dallas billionaire Tom Dundon is taking over the team, the NBA announced Monday.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / March 30

The Trail Blazers’ Shooting Issues Are Still A Massive Problem

The Portland Trail Blazers are fighting to improve their record for a playoff push. They have done well to win games under Tiago Splitter’s system. However, the Blazers’ shooting remains a major problem the team must address. The Portland Trail Blazers were once known as an offensive powerhouse.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / March 30

Blazers lock in play-in, can still move up

The Trail Blazers are in. At least the play-in. Portland (38-38) secured its spot and still sits within striking distance of climbing, currently just 1 1/2 games behind the Clippers for eight place in in the Western Conference race.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 29

Trail Blazers overwhelm woeful Wizards

Toumani Camara recorded 23 points and seven rebounds and Scoot Henderson added 21 points and seven assists as the Portland Trail Blazers routed the visiting Washington Wizards 123-88 on Sunday.