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Trail Blazers Shoot Their Way to Victory Over Lakers

The Portland Trail Blazers played their second straight up-and-down game on Tuesday evening, taking on the Los Angeles Lakers in a battle of undefeated teams.

Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28

Blazers’ Damian Lillard gets his ‘Dame Time’ moment in Lakers stunner

Damian Lillard, even at age 36 and coming off a ruptured Achilles, still got it. On Tuesday night, it was Lillard who drove the dagger into the Los Angeles Lakers’ heart, powering the Portland Trail Blazers to a 136-129 victory to stay unbeaten through three contests.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 28

Blazers Win Late-Night Shootout Over Lakers to Stay Unbeaten

The Portland Trail Blazers remained unbeaten at 3-0 after surviving a foul-filled, hot shooting, flop fest of a game down in Los Angeles against the Lakers by a score of 136-129.

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Scoot Henderson News / Athlon Sports / October 27

Final Injury Report for Trail Blazers-Lakers: Will Scoot Henderson Play?

The Portland Trail Blazers are on the road Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Los Angeles Lakers in a Western Conference showdown. Portland enters Tuesday’s game with a 2-0 record after defeating the Sacramento Kings on the road Friday night.

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Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / October 27

Damian Lillard Opens Up On Failed Run With Giannis, Returning To Trail Blazers, And New Era With Ja Morant

At 2-0, the Portland Trail Blazers are headed in a positive direction this season, and Damian Lillard is leading the charge. The 13-year veteran, who is considered a franchise legend, recently made his return to the team following a relatively underwhelming stint with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 27

Why I'm Buying the Blazers Early Rebounding Success

Plenty was made in the offseason about the Portland Trail Blazers guard depth, especially after the addition of Ja Morant. With all those guards, an important aspect to what will help the Blazers succeed in 2026-2027 will be rebounding.

WNBA News

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Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

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Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history

Scoot Henderson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 27

Blazers vs. Lakers injury report: Scoot Henderson listed with ankle issue

The Portland Trail Blazers could be without guard Scoot Henderson when they conclude their two-game road trip against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.

Scoot Henderson News / Blazer's Edge / October 26

Henderson Questionable to Play vs Lakers With Ankle Soreness

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson is questionable to play on the road Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers due to left ankle soreness, the organization announced Monday night.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 25

Are The Portland Trail Blazers A Funhouse Mirror?

The Blazers front office was panned for its lack of direction in The Ringer’s “2026-27 NBA Clarity Index”, which ranks franchises by “how well team officials have charted a course forward”.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Scoot Henderson News / Blazer's Edge / October 24

Why Scoot Henderson Didn’t Score a Blazers Extension

The NBA rookie extension deadline came and went on Monday with the Portland Trail Blazers failing to come to terms with former number three overall pick Scoot Henderson.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 24

Deni Avdija propels Blazers to comeback victory over Kings

Deni Avdija scored 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame a 12-point first-quarter deficit en route to a 128-120 victory over the host Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / October 23

Scoot Henderson Could Be The 'Odd Man Out' In Trail Blazers’ Crowded Backcourt

By all accounts, the Portland Trail Blazers are a team on the rise in the Western Conference. With the return of Damian Lillard, the addition of Ja Morant, and the ascension of young players like Donovan Clingan, they have been identified as a potential dark horse playoff team this year.

Damian Lillard News / Field Level Media / October 22

Damian Lillard shines in return to Blazers during rout of Suns

Damian Lillard made six 3-pointers and scored 25 points in his first game in nearly 18 months and the Portland Trail Blazers opened the game with 21 consecutive points en route to a 124-83 dismantling of the visiting Phoenix Suns in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21

Tom Dundon 'went crazy' as he's becoming the latest of unlikable team owners

Tom Dundon has certainly made a name for himself in the sports world, especially as of late as the owner of the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers and NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes.

Trail Blazers shift Ja Morant to new role to balance out roster

Damian Lillard on Blazers return: ‘I checked every box’

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Damian Lillard News / Hoops Wire / October 21

Damian Lillard on Blazers return: ‘I checked every box’

Damian Lillard considered coming back during last spring’s playoffs. He decided he wanted to return without wondering whether his body was ready. Now, the Trail Blazers guard is preparing to play Wednesday in his first regular-season game since March 18, 2025, confident that taking the additional time was the right decision.

Ja Morant News / Yardbarker / October 21

Trail Blazers shift Ja Morant to new role to balance out roster

The Blazers have made a decision in an effort to balance their roster.

Damian Lillard, Ja Morant lead new-look Blazers vs. Suns

Deni Avdija’s injury status becomes key story ahead of Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers

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Jeremy Sochan News / EssentiallySports / October 18

Jeremy Sochan Released by Blazers as 23-Year-Old Stands Team-Less Months After Championship With Knicks

Once again, Jeremy Sochan’s topsy-turvy luck has struck again. His movement between teams secured him the 2026 championship bragging rights with the Knicks but it didn’t guarantee him job security.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / October 18

Tom Dundon: Keeping Blazers in Portland is ‘the priority’

Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon says he wants to keep the team in Portland. He’s also disputing a report that he privately raised the possibility of moving it.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / October 17

Dundon: ‘Priority’ Is To Keep Trail Blazers In Portland

The Trail Blazers are currently negotiating with local government officials for a new lease to renovate the Moda Center, with the deadline set for December 31.

Jeremy Sochan News / Hoops Rumors / October 17

Trail Blazers Waive Jeremy Sochan

The Trail Blazers have requested waivers on forward Jeremy Sochan, according to a press release from the team. Sochan, who was on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract, will become an unrestricted free agent on Monday if he’s not claimed on waivers.

Adam Silver News / Yardbarker / October 16

Adam Silver's Seattle statements could be meaningful for Trail Blazers

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has backed off on the league's plans to put an expansion team in Seattle, citing lower bids than they're receiving for a Las Vegas team.

NBA wants more money from Seattle expansion bidders

Blazers decide on their replacement for Braiden Bell after firing saga

Warriors HC Steve Kerr delivers warning to NBA ticket-buyers

Kerr is setting the Warriors up for early failure with rumored lineup

Jason Kidd has landed a new job

Portland Trail Blazers News / The Lead / October 13