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The Portland Trail Blazers are reeling after Wednesday's disappointing loss to the San Antonio Spurs, which knocked the team out of contention for the NBA Cup.

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Donovan Clingan is a Key Piece in the Trail Blazers Offense

Greg Oden, Marcus Camby, Joel Przybilla, JJ Hickson, Robin Lopez, Mason Plumlee, Jusuf Nurkic, Hassan Whiteside and Deandre Ayton have served as Portland Trail Blazers starting centers over the past two decades.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / November 29

Blazers Curse Doesn’t Fade, It Just Picks New Targets

I’m not a superstitious person, but when it comes to the Portland Trail Blazers and their decades old injury curse, I’m considerably stitious. It has robbed the team of three different potential dynasties, destroyed eras, seasons, and careers.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / November 29

Trail Blazers Schedule Updated with New Games in December

The Portland Trail Blazers may have missed out on the 2025 NBA Cup Tournament but the season goes on. That includes two games added to Portland’s schedule to balance them with tournament participants.

Cade Cunningham News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 50-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Most 15-rebound triple-doubles in NBA history' quiz

The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz

Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 29

Deni Avdija Gets Honest About Blazers' NBA Cup Elimination

Portland Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija addressed the team's NBA Cup elimination after losing to the San Antonio Spurs 115-102 on Wednesday. The Blazers had a chance to clinch Group C in the Western Conference bracket with a win, but fell short.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / November 28

Avdija, Holiday Make Big Leaps in Ringer Player Rankings

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija’s star is rising, and that’s reflected in the Ringer’s updated rankings of the top 100 players in the NBA. In the updated list dropped on Wednesday, the fast and physical forward jumped to No.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / November 28

Are These Even the Same Trail Blazers?

The Portland Trail Blazers have had an up-and-down start to their 2025-26 season. A team that looked to be vying for contention in the 2026 Playoffs and the NBA Cup has suddenly fallen on hard times, losing 8 of their last 11 games.

Toumani Camara News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 28

Trail Blazers’ Toumani Camara pacing for unique NBA record without flopping

The Portland Trail Blazers entered this season searching for bright spots, and Toumani Camara has delivered one with a twist that feels almost old-school.

Damian Lillard News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 28

Blazers Superstar Damian Lillard Makes Major Personal Announcement

Since rejoining the team that drafted him on a three-year, $41.6 million free agent deal this summer, nine-time All-Star point guard Damian Lillard has already announced that he'll miss the entire 2025-26 season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / November 27

Name the Pie and Whipped Cream Trail Blazer for 2025

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American readers! The NBA has the day off, but we’ve spent the holiday asking you questions about your favorite team, the Portland Trail Blazers.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / November 27

Who’s the Mashed Potatoes for the Trail Blazers This Year?

Thanksgiving is supposedly about a lot of things: turkey, football, giving thanks… That’s in theory. In practice, it boils down to one thing for most of us, eating as much as humanly possible around an over-laden table.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / November 27

Who is the Trail Blazers Turkey this Season?

It’s Thanksgiving in the U.S.! Most people are gathered around tables, inhaling carbs from potatoes and pie, trying to avoid awkward conversations around the family table while side-eyeing football games on the TV.

Damian Lillard News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 27

Damian Lillard Expresses Confidence in Blazers’ Roster and His Role Ahead

It hasn't been an easy season for the Portland Trail Blazers, whose coach was placed on leave after being charged in an FBI-led gambling probe. Injuries have piled up and two of the Trail Blazers' recent losses have come from being on the receiving end of devastating buzzer beaters.

Toumani Camara News / Last Word On Sports / November 27

Camara’s Shooting Struggles Have Become a Blazers Problem

The Portland Trail Blazers almost advanced in the NBA Cup on Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Deni Avdija did his best to carry Portland, but there is a problem brewing for the Blazers.

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The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

Robert Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Blazers rumors: Portland changes tune on Robert Williams III trade

The Portland Trail Blazers set out to contend for the 2025-26 season, as evidenced by their trade for Jrue Holiday, a win-now move for a veteran guard.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / November 26

Spurs’ Dylan Harper to return vs. Trail Blazers

San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper has been cleared to return to action following a 10-game injury absence and should be active on Wednesday as the team takes on Portland.

Surprising Blazers can clinch their NBA Cup group by beating Spurs

The 25 greatest journeymen in NBA history

The 'NBA Lottery-Era Rookies of the Year' quiz

Donovan Clingan News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

Donovan Clingan is Proving He is the Blazers’ Franchise Center

Center is one of the toughest positions to play in the NBA because of all the responsibilities. Donovan Clingan has become the Portland Trail Blazers’ franchise center with ease, shining in Tiago Splitter’s system.

Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25

Blazers’ Damian Lillard shares ‘life-changing experience’ amid big move off the court

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard may be sidelined due to an Achilles injury, but he has made sure to remain productive, especially when it comes to making an impact in the community.

Jerami Grant News / Field Level Media / November 24

Jerami Grant (35), Blazers hand Bucks 5th straight loss

Jerami Grant scored 35 points to lead the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers to a 115-103 victory over the Bucks in Milwaukee on Monday night. Deni Avdija added 22 for a Portland team without former Buck Jrue Holiday (calf), Scoot Henderson (hamstring) and Shaedon Sharpe (calf).

Chauncey Billups News / Hoops Rumors / November 24

Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty, released on $5M bond

Trail Blazers coach and Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges that he participated in and profited from rigged poker games.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Draft on SI / November 23

Undrafted Rookie Helps Trail Blazers to Win against Warriors

After finishing the 2024-25 NBA season with an encouraging stretch of play, the Portland Trail Blazers have had an up-and-down start to the 2025-26 season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 22

The Trail Blazers deliver crucial updates on injured stars Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson

The Portland Trail Blazers started the 2025-26 season with a bang, considering they are the only team to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder this season. Unfortunately, their injuries have started to pile up, including their two standout point guards.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Total Apex Sports / November 22

Avdija, Clingan, and Trail Blazers Stun Warriors in Thrilling Upset 127-123

In a night that was supposed to be a nostalgic celebration for the Golden State Warriors, the young and hungry Portland Trail Blazers crashed the party.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / November 21

Trail Blazers announce injury updates on Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday

The Trail Blazers have been hit hard by injuries.

Stephen Curry's latest injury concern is tough news for Warriors

The 25 greatest trios in NBA history

The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / November 21

Dame’s Big Promise Just Set Expectations Sky-High in Portland

Damian Lillard will not suit up for the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2025–26 season. However, he is already thinking about the next one. He is confident that the Blazers have a team that can achieve great things.

Shaedon Sharpe News / The Predictors / November 13

Sharpe’s season-high 35 points power Trail Blazers past Pelicans, 125–117

Shaedon Sharpe poured in a season-high 35 points and Deni Avdija added 32 as the Portland Trail Blazers topped the New Orleans Pelicans 125–117 on Wednesday night at the Smoothie King Center.