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Deni Avdija May Not Be The Blazers’ Long-Term Star After All

The Portland Trail Blazers will be owned by Tom Dundon starting next season. While they have had a promising campaign, the Blazers still need a true star.

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Game Times for NBA Play-In Tournament Revealed

The Portland Trail Blazers don’t know who they’ll face in next week’s SoFi NBA Play-In Tournament yet, but we now know the start times of their potential matchups.

Josh Hart News / Blazer's Edge / April 9

Josh Hart Hints at Trail Blazers Tanking History

Tanking, or intentionally losing games, is one of the hot NBA strategies in the 2020’s. Teams sit suddenly-injured players, forget to sub in stars, or sign superstars from the Sesame Street rec league to 10-day contracts, all in search of the elusive late-season loss.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / April 9

Blazers’ play-in fate comes down to Friday vs. Clippers

The Trail Blazers dropped a 112-101 decision to the Spurs on Wednesday, but the bigger picture hasn’t changed. Everything now comes down to Friday. Deni Avdija led Portland with 27 points and Scoot Henderson added 20, though the Blazers couldn’t overcome a couple of key Spurs runs and fell to 40-40 on the season.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / April 8

The Most Critical Step for the Trail Blazers Right Now

The Portland Trail Blazers are in unfamiliar territory in April, 2026. After years of diving in the standings, hoping for luck in the NBA Draft Lottery, Portland is fighting for playoffs positioning, or at least the chance for same via the postseason Play-In Tournament.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 8

4 Coaches the Trail Blazers Could Hire for Next Season

The Portland Trail Blazers are facing a massive decision when it comes to their coaching staff for next season. With a roster full of young talent alongside the returning Damian Lillard, the next coach must balance immediate development with a long-term winning culture.

Shaedon Sharpe News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 8

Blazers’ Shaedon Sharpe injury upgrade vs. Spurs signals he’ll be ready for play-in tournament

The Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs are set to go head-to-head on Wednesday night. Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe is still dealing with a left fibula stress reaction, but he received an encouraging update ahead of Wednesday’s game.

Shaedon Sharpe News / Hoops Rumors / April 7

Shaedon Sharpe, Out For Two Months, Upgraded To Doubtful

The Trail Blazers are close to getting a key player back for the play-in tournament. Shaedon Sharpe, who has not played since Feb. 6, has been upgraded to doubtful for Portland’s game against San Antonio on Wednesday, according to Joe Freeman of Oregonlive.com.

Toumani Camara News / Blazer's Edge / April 7

Camara Heating Up As Season Winds Down

The 2025-26 NBA Season is winding to a close, and the Portland Trail Blazers have some important games down the stretch of the season. This week they went 2-1 with wins over the Los Angeles Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans and their lone loss coming in overtime against the Denver Nuggets on the road.

Tiago Splitter News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 7

Tiago Splitter Faces Uncertain Future Under New Blazers Owner Tom Dundon

The Portland Trail Blazers are about to encounter a crossroads this offseason. The team has to decide how to proceed with acting head coach Tiago Splitter, who has done well with the team after being thrust into leading the bench after the first game of the year, but could also be holding the squad back from its true potential.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hardwood Heroics / April 7

Portland Trail Blazers New Owner is Planning First Big Move Which Could Mean Bad News for Tiago Splitter

Tom Dundon is determined to make the Portland Trail Blazers a legitimate contender in the near future, and the Texas billionaire reportedly plans to do so starting with the team’s coaching staff this upcoming offseason.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Athlon Sports / April 6

Final Injury Report for Trail Blazers-Nuggets: Will Shaedon Sharpe, Jerami Grant Play?

The Portland Trail Blazers are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the Denver Nuggets in a Western Conference showdown. Portland enters Monday’s game with a 40-38 record after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans at home on Thursday night.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Total Pro Sports / April 6

Portland Trail Blazers Are 'Actively Exploring' Coaching Market Ahead of the Offseason

Is this the Portland Trail Blazers’ redemption? Is this their very own route to victory? Or is it all about moving into a new direction after an already jeopardizing scenario involving the team coach?

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / April 6

Blazers expected to evaluate coaching situation under new ownership

The Trail Blazers could be among the teams exploring a coaching change this offseason, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. New owner Tom Dundon is evaluating the team’s coaching situation as he determines the future of interim head coach Tiago Splitter.

Toumani Camara News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Toumani Camara Makes Trail Blazers History Yet Again

The Portland Trail Blazers have plenty of talented players, but Toumani Camara remains underrated. He is the team’s most resolute defender, and he made Blazers history yet again on Thursday.