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NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 5
Blazers Lead NBA Western Conference, Schedule Toughens
Seven games into the 2026-27 NBA regular season, this year's Portland Trail Blazers, led by a first-year head coach, have defied preseason expectations and sit atop the Western Conference.
Scoot Henderson News / Hoops Wire / November 5
Could Blazers’ fast start make Scoot Henderson a trade candidate?
The Trail Blazers are winning now. Scoot Henderson is still trying to find his place. That doesn’t automatically mean a trade is coming. It does create a reasonable question for a team whose expectations could be changing faster than its young guard is developing.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / November 5
Blazers’ 5-0 road start makes them harder to dismiss
There are easier ways to start an NBA season than playing five of your first seven games on the road. The Trail Blazers have handled it by winning all five.
The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?
Damian Lillard News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 5
How Damian Lillard Has Helped Transform the Blazers Offense
The Portland Trail Blazers have been one of the league’s best offensive teams this season. Yes, the same Portland Trail Blazers that couldn’t throw a brick in the ocean a year ago have become one of the league’s best at putting the ball in the basket.
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.
NBA News / Blazer's Edge / November 5
Nori, Avdija Discuss Win Over Suns, Blazers’ Hot Start 
The Portland Trail Blazers took care of the Phoenix Suns 132-119 on the road Wednesday night behind a balanced offensive attack that had Suns defenders scrambling.
Donovan Clingan News / Blazer's Edge / November 5
Donovan Clingan Might Be Your Most-Improved Player for 2026-27
The NBA season is less than a month old. Jumping at trends is a fool’s errand at this point in the year. Nonetheless, there’s no doubt that Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan has had a monster start to the year.
Scoot Henderson News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 5
Blazers Dealt Difficult $13 Million Scoot Henderson Decision
The Portland Trail Blazers pulled off yet another win early in the 2026-27 campaign, moving to 6-1 on the season with a 132-119 win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5
Blazers’ Damian Lillard goes off on Dillon Brooks for dirty attempt to step on Achilles
After missing all of last season with his Achilles injury, the Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard is looking like his old self again. He’s back to dropping consistent 20-point games and going “Dame Time” on his opponents.
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.
Vit Krejci News / Hoops Rumors / November 5
Blazers’ Vit Krejci Expected To Miss Significant Time
Trail Blazers swingman Vit Krejci is likely facing an extended recovery period after suffering a left lower leg injury in Wednesday’s win over Phoenix, as Joe Freeman writes for The Oregonian.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 5
Lakers Host Trail Blazers in NBA Cup Group Play
The Los Angeles Lakers host the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday at 10 p.m. EST in an NBA Cup group-stage matchup. This is the second meeting between the teams this season.
Damian Lillard News / Field Level Media / November 5
Damian Lillard, Blazers stay hot on road, keep Suns reeling
Damian Lillard tied a season high with 25 points, Deni Avdija had 21 points and 12 assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Phoenix Suns 132-119 on Wednesday to remain unbeaten on the road.
Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5
Blazers star Ja Morant debuts new look before Lakers showdown
The Portland Trail Blazers improved their season record to 6-1 after securing a 132-119 win over the Phoenix Suns. However, Ja Morant remained sidelined because of a hamstring injury.
Vit Krejci News / Blazer's Edge / November 4
Krejci Exits Early Versus Suns Due to Left Ankle Injury
Portland Trail Blazers wing Vit Krejci has exited Portland’s game against the Phoenix Suns early on Wednesday night due to a left ankle injury, the team announced.
Jeremy Sochan News / Hoops Rumors / November 4
Sochan Declines Overseas Options, Hopeful Of NBA Return
Jeremy Sochan had offers from teams in Europe and Australia but he’d rather wait for another NBA opportunity, he told Marc J. Spears of Andscape. Sochan was waived after spending training camp and the preseason on an Exhibit 9 contract with the Trail Blazers.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / November 3
Coach Micah Nori Appears to be in Scoot Henderson’s Corner
Joe Freeman of the Oregonian is the latest to report on the opportunity Scoot Henderson has been given while Ja Morant recovers from his hamstring injury.
NBA News / Blazer's Edge / November 3
Trail Blazers Will Face Suns with (Current) Full Strength Roster
The Portland Trail Blazers will face the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night with as close to a full-strength roster as they field nowadays. Center Robert Williams III appears to be ready to play in his second straight game.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 3
Trail Blazers Visit Suns Seeking Fifth Straight Road Win
Portland Trail Blazers (5-1) visit the Phoenix Suns (1-4) on Wednesday at 9 p.m. EST seeking their fifth consecutive road win. The Trail Blazers are 5-1 and third in the Western Conference.
Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / November 3
Portland Trail Blazers Extend Support to Grieving Families After Heartbreaking School Incident In Oregon
The Portland Trail Blazers have joined the efforts to support the Bend, Oregon community following the deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School.
Ja Morant News / Yardbarker / October 30
Trail Blazers' Ja Morant expected to miss at least four weeks
ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania dropped a crushing injury update Friday afternoon regarding Morant.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / October 29
Trail Blazers pick up options on Donovan Clingan, Yang Hansen
The Trail Blazers’ new backcourt is getting plenty of attention. They’re also keeping a couple of investments in the middle. Portland exercised its 2027-28 team options on centers Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen, the team announced Thursday.
The 'Scoring-leaders by NBA team' quiz
How many of the all-time leading scorers for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Walker Kessler News / Yardbarker / October 28
Lakers' Walker Kessler shoulders blame after giving up 136 points to Blazers
This marked the second straight game where L.A. allowed 120 or more points, although the 136 is a season-high through the first four contests of the season.
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.
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.
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