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The Blazers' Three Biggest Roadblocks to Making NBA Play-In Tournament

The Portland Trail Blazers have seen positive steps forward from Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe, to borderline star and elite volume scorer, respectively, but it's clear Rip City has enough issues to make fans sweat down the stretch in the playoff race.

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Clingan Roars, Blazers Win: ‘He’s One of Those Dudes’

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan lets out his emotions after big plays. Whether it’s a cold stare or a primal roar, the 7-foot-2 second-year big man — aptly nicknamed “Cling Kong” — feels the moment and lets the arena know.

Donovan Clingan News / Blazer's Edge / December 28

Blazers, Clingan Power Past Celtics

The Portland Trail Blazers finally got the first victory of their five-game homestand on Sunday, beating the Boston Celtics 114-108 Sunday afternoon. The Blazers improved to 13-19 on the season, good for 10th place in the Western Conference.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 28

Jaylen Brown ties longstanding Larry Bird record with Celtics

The Boston Celtics dropped a tough 114-108 decision to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, but you can not blame Jaylen Brown for that result. Brown finished with 37 points and recorded his ninth consecutive 30-point game.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / December 28

Trail Blazers finish strong, hold off Celtics

Shaedon Sharpe scored 26 points and Deni Avdija added 24 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds to help the host Portland Trail Blazers stun the Boston Celtics 114-108 on Sunday.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 28

Portland Trail Blazers Win a Thrilling Game Against the Boston Celtics

You hate to see history made in a losing effort, but that’s exactly what went down in the Pacific Northwest on Sunday night. While Jaylen Brown was busy etching his name next to Larry Bird in the record books, the Portland Trail Blazers were busy scraping, clawing, and eventually snatching a 114-108 victory away from the Boston Celtics.

Caleb Love News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / December 28

Why Doesn't Caleb Love Play More for the Portland Trail Blazers?

On most nights, rookie Caleb Love delivers a few points for the Portland Trail Blazers in reserve minutes, oftentimes looking for his own shot first, second, and third.

Yang Hansen News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / December 27

Yang Hansen's Timeline Depends on Blazers' January

The Portland Trail Blazers' future will not be written until the team proves one way or another what it is this season. Will Portland hang around in the playoff picture, or quickly prove in the next few weeks it is still nowhere close to a finished product?

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

The Blazers’ Guard Issues Have Led To An Unmitigated Disaster

The Portland Trail Blazers’ guard issue is still the team’s biggest problem. Jrue Holiday’s injury and the absence of Scoot Henderson’s impact have led to Portland’s disastrous season.

Shaedon Sharpe News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 26

Shaedon Sharpe hits epic slam dunk after savvy steal

The Portland Trail Blazers came into their matchup against the LA Clippers on Friday looking to snap a two-game losing streak, and so far they were on their way to doing so with a double digit lead in the second half as of publication.

Cade Cunningham News / HITC / December 26

Cade Cunningham ‘honoured’ by comparisons to ‘special’ Portland Trail Blazers legend

Cade Cunningham has addressed the comparisons being drawn between himself and a former Portland Trail Blazers standout. Drafted first overall in 2021, Cunningham spent his early years in the league refining his game.

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

Deni Avdija and Sidy Cissoko Address Urgent Blazers Locker Room Question

The Portland Trail Blazers have not had the best recent stretch of games in mid-December. Though they've won three of their past five games, the Blazers

Cade Cunningham News / NBA Analysis Network / December 25

Cade Cunningham is ‘honored’ to be compared to one ‘special’ Portland Trail Blazers legend

Cade Cunningham spoke about the comparisons he has received to one former Portland Trail Blazers star. Cade Cunningham has truly emerged as a future superstar in the NBA.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / December 24

Trail Blazers Center Becoming Team’s Likeliest Trade Candidate

The Portland Trail Blazers have had a rocky 2024-25 season. With the trade deadline coming up, the Blazers could be among the teams making moves. Robert Williams III’s impact has been impressive, but he could be the most enticing piece to trade.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / December 24

Blazers back to facing some familiar frustrations

For the Trail Blazers, the vibes have suddenly shifted again. After riding a three-game winning streak into the play-in picture, Portland has dropped back-to-back games at home and slipped to 12-18, now in the No.

MarJon Beauchamp News / Hoops Rumors / December 24

Sixers Signing MarJon Beauchamp To Two-Way Contract

The Sixers are signing former first-round pick MarJon Beauchamp to a two-way contract, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic, who reports (via Twitter) that the team is waiving rookie guard Hunter Sallis to open up a two-way slot.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 23

Could Bucks land both Jerami Grant, Robert Williams III in Blazers trade?

The trade rumors continue to surface as the NBA nears the annual deadline in February. One of the teams that is expected to get busy working the phone lines in the coming weeks is the Milwaukee Bucks.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Total Apex Sports / December 21

Blazers Grit It Out: Avdija and Clingan Lead Portland to Hard-Fought Sweep Over Kings 98-93

Sometimes, you win pretty. Sometimes, you just survive. And sometimes, you walk into a hostile arena, throw a wrench in the gears of a team desperate for revenge, and walk out with exactly what you came for.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 19

Questionable foul call ruins epic Kings comeback

Trailing by 15 points with under two minutes to play, DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook led a furious Sacramento Kings comeback to force overtime. But with seconds remaining in what would have been Sacramento's best win of the season, referee Marc Davis called a game-deciding foul from well behind the play.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / December 19