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'Declaration of an All-Out War': Insider Says Trail Blazers Meeting Risks Deepening Rift With Portland Authorities

The debate over the $600 million renovation of Portland’s Moda Center has grown increasingly contentious. The tensions between the franchise and Portland city officials are escalating as negotiations over a new lease continue.

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Blazers’ Fortunes Change in a 2023 Re-Draft

The Portland Trail Blazers are working to separate themselves from the Western Conference cellar-dwellers, following their return to the NBA Playoffs in April.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 23

Blazers Fans Should Mark This Date on Their Calendars

The Portland Trail Blazers are held in a lease at the Moda Center until 2030 with a team option that can extend until 2035, which means a new agreement needs to be reached very soon.

Micah Nori News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 23

5 Burning Questions on Blazers New HC Micah Nori

The Portland Trail Blazers are starting a new era with Micah Nori as their head coach. Nori, 52, has been with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the past five seasons under Chris Finch.

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How many of the NBA players to make at least 250 triples in one campaign can you name in five minutes?

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Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / July 23

'New Owner Treats Him Like Garbage': NBA Legend Blasts Trail Blazers Owner After Kevin Calabro’s Exit

Kevin Calabro’s voice became synonymous with Trail Blazers basketball for nearly two decades. That’s why news of his departure resonated far beyond Portland.

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

At the end of the game or in other big moments, it's usually the team's stars who have the ball. Sometimes, though, it's the role players who get the chance to shine and deliver.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 23

Blazers’ Ja Morant shows support for Fire with special gesture

Ja Morant is already embracing his new city, and that support is extending well beyond the Trail Blazers. The newly acquired guard made an appearance to back Portland’s WNBA expansion team, the Fire, sharing a message for fans in his adopted city.

Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / July 23

Trail Blazers Owner Faces Fresh Backlash as Legendary Broadcaster Kevin Calabro Walks Away After Contract Offer

Kevin Calabro chose his exit line carefully. Telling The Oregonian’s Joe Freeman that the Trail Blazers’ latest contract offer was “subprime,” a word that many interpreted as more than just a description of the contract.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / July 22

'El Cheapo': Blazers owner strikes again as team loses longtime broadcaster

Dundon cares deeply about saving money on his NBA team. He doesn't seem to care about his team's fans or employees.

Blazers play-by-play man Kevin Calabro leaving after rejecting ‘subprime’ contract offer

Adam Silver's delayed expansion decision gives Blazers owner leverage

The 'Most 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 22

The Most Underrated Move the Blazers Made This Summer

When the Portland Trail Blazers hired Micah Nori to be their next head coach, a lot of the decision stemmed from his short-term contract and the ramifications of what that deal may look like.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 22

One Young Player Who Should Be Thrilled About the Blazers' Offseason

The Portland Trail Blazers are entering the upcoming season with relatively the same roster they had a year ago. Branden Carlson, Micah Potter and Ja Morant are entering the mix, which allows the team to maintain most of its chemistry from the year before.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 22

Fans not buying Scoot Henderson’s workout hype video with Damian Lillard, Ja Morant on board

Remember when there were debates about who should be the No. 1 pick in 2023 between Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson? Ah, fun times. But while the San Antonio Spurs clearly made the right decision in selecting Wembanyama, it was also a reminder that many were very high on Henderson coming out of the now-defunct G League Ignite.

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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.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21

Damian Lillard puts troll in place after getting hit with Giannis-Davion Mitchell diss

Damian Lillard may have moved on from his tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks, but apparently, the Portland Trail Blazers great still has some secrets he could spill if he so chooses.

Yang Hansen News / Hoops Rumors / July 21

Blazers’ Yang Hansen Embraces Pressure From Home Country

Yang Hansen feels pressure from his home country to make a greater impact in the NBA during his second season but the Trail Blazers center doesn’t feel that’s a bad thing.

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Adam Silver News / Yardbarker / July 21

Adam Silver's delayed expansion decision gives Blazers owner leverage

Commissioner Adam Silver and the NBA have been dragging their feet on expansion plans. That delay has given the league's newest owner powerful leverage.

Jalen Brunson addresses invitation to White House

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Portland Trail Blazers News / HITC / July 21

Trail Blazers sources address relocation fears as $600m Moda Center deadline emerges

The Trail Blazers were acquired by Tom Dundon only in March, but fears that the NBA side could be relocated are rearing their heads. The cause? The planned redevelopment of the Moda Center, where the team plays its games.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 21

Tom Dundon put on blast by Portland city council president amid Blazers stadium squabble

It looks like the squabble between Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon and the city government over the renovation of Moda Center will not end anytime soon.

Matisse Thybulle News / Field Level Media / July 20

Report: Matisse Thybulle agrees to 1-year deal with Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with free agent forward Matisse Thybulle, ESPN reported on Monday. Thybulle, 29, has appeared in just 45 games over the last two seasons due to a rash of knee, ankle, hip and thumb injuries.