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Blazers haven’t ruled out Damian Lillard playoff return, eyeing Giannis push

This one sounds a little wild at first. But this is the NBA, so maybe not entirely impossible. According to Bill Oram of The Oregonian, the Trail Blazers haven’t completely ruled out the idea of Damian Lillard making a surprise return during the playoffs.

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That’s the Scoot the Blazers Have Been Waiting For

Scoot Henderson was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers with the third pick in 2023. His arrival preceded the departure of Damian Lillard, prompting the natural but extremely irrational expectation that the former G League Igniter would step straight into the veteran’s shoes.

Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 25

How Do the Portland Trail Blazers Get Deni Avdija Back Into All-Star Form in Game 4 and Beyond?

Deni Avdija’s 2025-26 campaign will go down in history as one of the greatest statistical showcases in the history of the Portland Trail Blazers’ franchise.

Carmelo Anthony News / HITC / April 25

Carmelo Anthony slams ‘cheap’ Portland Trail Blazers owner for cutting costs

Carmelo Anthony did not hold back when reacting to what is quickly becoming one of the strangest ownership storylines in the NBA. The Portland Trail Blazers’ new era under Tom Dundon has already drawn heavy criticism, and for Melo, one specific decision crossed the line.

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The 'NBA Playoff 30-point teammates' quiz

How many of the most recent teammates to score at least 30 points in the same NBA Playoff game can you name in seven minutes?

The '25 NBA playoff points off the bench' quiz

The '30-point, 0-assist playoff games' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-10 NBA playoff games' quiz

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / April 25

Blazers’ Game 3 Collapse The Kind ‘You Lose Sleep Over’

For all the fanfare and enthusiasm that went into the Portland Trail Blazers’ first home playoff game in five years, Game 3 versus the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night amounted to one big squandered opportunity in Rip City.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

Deni Avdija News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 25

De’Aaron Fox chips Blazers Forward Deni Avdija’s tooth in Game 3 vs. Spurs

Playoff basketball in the Pacific Northwest is officially a contact sport. During the Portland Trail Blazers’ gritty Game 3 battle against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, Deni Avdija proved he is willing to leave everything on the hardwood, including a piece of his smile.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24

Blazers’ Deni Avdija draws eye-opening Luka Doncic comp from Hall of Famer

The Portland Trail Blazers are facing a major assignment as they confront the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The second-seeded Spurs are expected to survive and advance over the seventh-seeded Blazers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Trade Talk Sports / April 24

Trail Blazers Want to Make a Play for Giannis Antetokounmpo This Summer

While all of the Portland Trail Blazers’ focus is currently on their first-round series with the San Antonio Spurs in their return to the playoffs for the first time since 2020–21, the organization is still planning for what’s to come.

Damian Lillard News / Larry Brown Sports / April 24

Surprising news emerges about Damian Lillard

The Portland Trail Blazers are very much in their first round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs. If they can hold out long enough, there is at least a small chance that a big boost might be around the corner.

Scoot Henderson News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 24

How Exactly Does Portland's Scoot Henderson Follow Up His Breakthrough Performance in Game 2?

For anyone with a heightened sense of humor, it’s likely that Scoot Henderson’s end-of-night interview after the Portland Trail Blazers’ 106-103 win in Game 2 offered plenty to smile about.

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

Tom Dundon is the Blazers’ Biggest Playoff Distraction

The Portland Trail Blazers are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2021, but the primary storyline isn’t Scoot Henderson’s breakout in Game 2 or Tiago Splitter’s steady hand as interim coach.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '30-point, 0-assist playoff games' quiz

How many of the 67 players since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 to score 30 points without dishing out an assist in a postseason game can you name in eight minutes?

Tiago Splitter News / Hoops Rumors / April 22

Blazers’ Splitter ‘Just Trying To Be A Pro’ Amid Coaching Rumors

After taking over as the Trail Blazers‘ interim head coach following Chauncey Billups‘ arrest one game into the season, Tiago Splitter led the team to a 42-39 record, a play-in victory, and the franchise’s first playoff berth since 2021.

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The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

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The 'First round QB's since 2000' quiz

The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / April 23

New Trail Blazers owner reportedly targeting team's mascots

Tom Dundon has begun his tenure as Portland Trail Blazers owner with a series of cost-cutting measures. His next target? The team's mascots.

Report: Blazers owner Tom Dundon unfazed by criticism of approach

Jrue Holiday trade pays off big for Trail Blazers in comeback Game 2 win

Scoot Henderson shoots Trail Blazers past Spurs to even series

The '30-point, 0-assist playoff games' quiz

Matisse Thybulle News / BasketballNews.com / April 22

Matisse Thybulle: More Than Basketball

There is a version of Matisse Thybulle that the casual fan never sees. Not the one locking down guards at the point of attack, reading passing lanes before they open, or flying in for a block that shifts the momentum of a game.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 21

Trail Blazers Steal Game 2 Against Spurs With Clutch Performance; Instant Reaction

The Portland Trail Blazers snatched Game 2 when it seemed lost. They had just enough late-game poise to edge out the San Antonio Spurs 106-103. And let’s be honest, this game took a sharp turn when Victor Wembanyama exited early due to a concussion, completely altering San Antonio’s rhythm in the end.

Portland Trail Blazers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 22

Senior Journalist Jason Quick Reports Trail Blazers’ New Cost Cutting Measures

Just weeks into the job, Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is already drawing scrutiny across the NBA due to his cost-cutting measures. Athletic

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 22

Victor Wembanyama's scary fall puts Spurs' playoff chances in peril

After a scary fall put San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama in the concussion protocol early in Game 2, his team will have to scramble to win without the Defensive Player of the Year.

Jrue Holiday trade pays off big for Trail Blazers in comeback Game 2 win

Scoot Henderson shoots Trail Blazers past Spurs to even series

Kevin Durant returns in Game 2 vs. Lakers, but Rockets still lose

VJ Edgecombe's historic performance helps 76ers respond from Game 1 dud

Tyrese Maxey taunts Celtics crowd during 76ers' stunning Game 2 win

How Edgecombe, Maxey outdueled Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum in win

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / April 21

Report: Blazers owner Tom Dundon unfazed by criticism of approach

Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is cutting costs, and apparently, he’s waving his hands in the air like he just don’t care. More specifically, according to The Athletic’s Jason Quick, Dundon is unfazed by criticism directed his way for some of his eyebrow-raising moves to cut costs in the playoffs.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / April 21

Blazers leave two-way players, team reporter home in playoff cost-cutting moves

The Trail Blazers are in the playoffs again. The way they are operating behind the scenes has drawn just as much attention. According to Bill Oram of OregonLive, Portland reduced its traveling party for its play-in game in Phoenix and first-round series in San Antonio, leaving behind digital reporter Casey Holdahl and team photographer Bruce Ely.

Matisse Thybulle News / Scoop B / April 21

Beyond the Box Score: Matisse Thybulle on Defensive Artistry, Creative Outlets & Portland Trail Blazers’ Underdog Mentality

When you talk about “impact” in the NBA, you’re usually looking at the flashy dunks or the 30-point outbursts. But if you really watch the game, the way a scout or a coach does, you see the subtle art of the disruption. That is where Matisse Thybulle lives.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 20

3 Blazers Who Cost Portland Most in Game 1 Loss vs. Spurs

The Portland Trail Blazers are coming up short after a 111-98 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, largely due to a historic 35-point debut from Victor Wembanyama.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / April 20

Trail Blazers Left Two-Way Players At Home For Trip To San Antonio

Tom Dundon’s penny-pinching reputation since taking over as owner of the Trail Blazers continues to grow. Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report states in a subscriber-only story that Portland didn’t bring two-way players Caleb Love, Chris Youngblood and Jayson Kent to San Antonio for the first two games of its first-round playoff series.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / April 20

New Trail Blazers owner showing troubling signs of cheapness

New Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon has only been officially in charge of his new team for three weeks, but he's already sending troubling signals that he's unwilling to spend money.

The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20

Blazers pulled another cheap move to open playoffs

The Portland Trail Blazers are blazing new trails in the realm of cost-cutting. The Blazers already made negative headlines after getting through the play-in tournament, when it was revealed Friday that the team was not giving fans free T-shirts for Games 3 and 4.