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Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / August 27
Give Your Best Reason to Play for the Trail Blazers Right Now 
A few months ago I wrote a Mailbag article with the thesis that the Portland Trail Blazers are now a fairly nondescript NBA team, with nothing in particular to differentiate them from any other franchise in the league.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 27
Blazers' Shaedon Sharpe Injury Opens Door for Scoot Henderson Breakout
Four months have passed since Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson — to some degree — used a sizzling-hot start in the 2026 NBA Playoffs to rewrite
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / August 26
Latest Shaedon Sharpe injury could derail his career
Shaedon Sharpe has shown undeniable talent and scoring ability when he’s on the court. Unfortunately, he’s not going to be on the court for a long time.
Deni Avdija News / Blazer's Edge / August 26
Predict Deni Avdija’s Stat Line for 2026-27
The Portland Trail Blazers have undergone seismic shifts during the Summer of 2026. They traded Jerami Grant for Ja Morant. Damian Lillard is preparing to make a return to the court.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 26
Predicting Every Game of the Blazers' 2026-27 Season
We are predicting the entire 82-game season for the Portland Trail Blazers, blending both realism and optimism into one, all the while imagining the scenarios that might follow this year’s unique group.
Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 26
Blazers’ Damian Lillard recalls coach’s brutal message before making it
Long before Damian Lillard became a household name for the Portland Trail Blazers, he was just a benchwarmer getting laughed at by his high school basketball coach.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / August 25
The Fate of the Trail Blazers Draft Picks for the Last Decade
The Portland Trail Blazers are famed for a couple of large gaffes in the NBA Draft. In 1984 they selected Kentucky center Sam Bowie over Michael Jordan, widely considered the greatest player of all time, give or take a LeBron James.
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.
Shaedon Sharpe News / EssentiallySports / August 25
Blazers’ Shaedon Sharpe Makes Surprise Decision After Heartbreaking Announcement
Shaedon Sharpe’s breakout season has suddenly been put on hold. The Trail Blazers guard suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee during an offseason workout and is expected to miss approximately six months.
Shaedon Sharpe News / Field Level Media / August 24
Report: Blazers G Shaedon Sharpe (knee) out 6 months
Coming off a career-best scoring season, Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe is expected to miss six months after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee, ESPN reported Monday.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24
Trail Blazers guard could miss six months after suffering a meniscus injury
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe is already dealing with an injury, and the regular season hasn’t even started. On Monday, it was announced that Sharpe suffered a torn right meniscus during an individual workout.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Lindy's Sports / August 22
Trail Blazers Should Take Shot at Kevin Durant Because of Lillard
The Portland Trail Blazers took a major step forward last season, finishing with a winning record (42-40) for the first time in five seasons. They also won their Western Conference Play-In Tournament game against the Phoenix Suns and earned the 7th seed in the playoff bracket, though they lost to the San Antonio Spurs 4-2 in the first round.
Javonte Cooke News / Hoops Rumors / August 21
Javonte Cooke Signs With Beijing Royal Fighters
Javonte Cooke, who spent most of last season with the Trail Blazers on a two-way contract, has signed a one-year deal with the Beijing Royal Fighters, agent Jerry Dianis tells Hoops Rumors.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / August 20
Portland Trail Blazers Projected Lineup And Rotation: Can Ja Morant Make Them A Title Team?
The Portland Trail Blazers were already a pretty fun team last season, finishing 42-40, eighth in the West, and making the playoffs before losing 4-1 to the Spurs in the first round.
Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20
Patrick Beverley boldly defends controversial Ja Morant over John Stockton take
Patrick Beverley is taking Ja Morant over John Stockton, and the former NBA guard did not hesitate to defend the controversial choice. During the latest episode of “The Pat Bev Show,” Beverley debated former NBA players Raymond Felton and Charlie Villanueva over Morant and Stockton.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 19
Patrick Beverley explains why he'd take current NBA point guard over John Stockton
Patrick Beverley added, yet another one to his portfolio of wild takes. During a recent episode of The Pat Bev Show (video here; warning: viewer discretion advised), the former Houston Rockets guard laid out his case for choosing Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant over Utah Jazz legend John Stockton.
Ja Morant News / Fadeaway World / August 19
Patrick Beverley Says Ja Morant Would Have Given Michael Jordan’s Bulls More Problems Than John Stockton
Portland Trail Blazers star Ja Morant is widely regarded as one of the most athletic players in the NBA. Despite his relatively lighter frame, Morant generates tremendous power, allowing him to pull off highlight-worthy plays with ease.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 18
Pelicans land new Zion Williamson teammate in former 76ers forward
The New Orleans Pelicans are adding a new forward to their fold. On Monday, NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Western Conference franchise has come to terms with former Philadelphia 76ers forward Trendon Watford.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / August 12
Portland Approves Money For Moda Center Upgrade; New Trail Blazers Lease Is Required
Portland City Council voted Wednesday to contribute $120MM to renovate the Moda Center, but that doesn’t guarantee a long-term future for the Trail Blazers in the city, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, Shane Dixon Kavanaugh of the Oregonian (subscription required) and Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report (subscription required).
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 10
The top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years: 25-21
A ranking of the 25 best players of the first 25 years of the 2000s, starting with spots 21-25.
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.
Portland Trail Blazers 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.
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