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Blazers apparently have decided 50 wins is the goal

The Trail Blazers aren’t rebuilding anymore. At least they sure don’t look like it. Portland won 42 games last season and returned to the playoffs. Then it added Ja Morant, welcomed Damian Lillard back and handed the whole thing to new coach Micah Nori.

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Ja Morant says he’s fine coming off bench for Blazers

Ja Morant has been an NBA starter for his entire career. If the Trail Blazers want that to change, apparently he’s fine with it. Portland enters camp with a rather absurd collection of guards that includes Morant, Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson.

Scoot Henderson News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 29

Scoot Henderson Still 'A High-Quality Player' for Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers 2026-27 media day focused on the most prominent offseason headlines: Damian Lillard’s return, Ja Morant’s blockbuster acquisition and the welcoming of first-year head coach Micah Nori.

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

Training Camp Day 1: Blazers Set Their Sights on 50-Plus Wins

The Portland Trail Blazers and Head Coach Micah Nori held their first day of training camp on Monday in Tualatin for the 2026-27 NBA season. Below are a few tidbits gleaned from the media availability session following practice, which included interviews with Nori, Damian Lillard and Toumani Camara.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

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

Trail Blazers May Be Closing in on New Play-by-Play Broadcaster

As of the start of Training Camp, 2026, the Portland Trail Blazers do not have a television play-by-play broadcaster lined up for the season. Their former lead man, veteran NBA announcer Kevin Calabro, departed for greener pastures at the start of summer.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Blazers’ Damian Lillard, Deni Avdija break silence on ownership’s Moda Center drama amid relocation fears

There has been plenty of talk about the Portland Trail Blazers potentially relocating to a new city under new owner Tom Dundon. The central issue remains the funding for renovation of the Moda Center as negotiations continue for a new lease, with the current one set to expire in October 2030.

Ja Morant News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 29

The One Ja Morant Quote That Should Excite Blazers Fans

All eyes were on Ja Morant as the Portland Trail Blazers are getting ready for the start of training camp. Before the hard work truly begins, the Blazers

Damian Lillard News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29

Damian Lillard had a telling remark on the Blazers potentially leaving Portland

Damian Lillard doesn’t want to see the day when the Trail Blazers are no longer in Portland. While there is no imminent possibility of a Trail Blazers relocation, the NBA franchise and the City of Portland have yet to see eye to eye on where the funding should come from for the renovation of the Moda Center in Portland, Ore.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 29

4 Takeaways From The Blazers 2026-27 Media Day

The Portland Trail Blazers media day has come and gone. President of business operations Dewayne Hankins, general manager Joe Cronin, new head coach Micah Nori and nine total players stepped to the podium and fielded questions.

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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.

Micah Nori News / Blazer's Edge / September 29

Blazers Media Day 2026: The Balance of Micah Nori

Colorful expressions and similes abound! Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Micah Nori still has the gift of the gab. Shortly following Blazers President

Ja Morant News / Fadeaway World / September 29

Ja Morant Explains How Joining Trail Blazers Gives Him A Fresh Start

Among the moves the Portland Trail Blazers made this offseason, acquiring Ja Morant in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies can be considered the most significant.

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

Media Day Puts Blazers President Dewayne Hankins Up Against the Ropes

The interview with the team president is typically the most uncontroversial portion of NBA Media Day. That wasn’t the case at Portland Trail Blazers Media Day 2026.

Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Blazers’ Ja Morant reveals why winning is more important than starting in Portland

Ja Morant is now a Portland Trail Blazer with physical fitness concerns heading into the new season. He will pair with Damian Lillard giving the Blazers an undersized but feisty backcourt that could pay dividends this season.

Damian Lillard News / Hoops Wire / September 28

Damian Lillard says Blazers’ crowded backcourt can work

The Trail Blazers have Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Scoot Henderson and Jrue Holiday in the same backcourt. Lillard isn’t worried about how they’ll divide the ball or the minutes.

Deni Avdija News / Blazer's Edge / September 28

Trail Blazers Media Day: Deni Avdija Says Back is OK

No player is more important to the Portland Trail Blazers’ success in the 2026-27 season than Deni Avdija. The forward had a breakout season last year, averaging 24.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game, earning his first-ever NBA All-Star nomination.

Damian Lillard News / Blazer's Edge / September 28

Damian Lillard Can’t Imagine Portland without the Trail Blazers

Today is Portland Trail Blazers Media Day, the official opening of training camp for the 2026-27 season. Most of the event buzz surrounded the season to come, but one issues lingers over the franchise at the start of the year.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Kicks on SI / September 23

The Nike Ja 4 'Deep Water' Surfaces This Friday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Ja Morant's fourth signature Nike basketball shoe has maintained the momentum of its predecessor. Now, the Nike Ja 4 is getting an exclusive release in a shark-themed colorway.

Adam Silver News / Hoops Wire / September 16

Adam Silver: Losing Trail Blazers would be a ‘failure’

Adam Silver wants the Trail Blazers to remain in Portland. He also wants Portland to give them a better building. The NBA commissioner addressed the franchise’s uncertain future following this week’s Board of Governors meetings, delivering his strongest public statement yet in support of keeping the team where it is.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Field Level Media / September 15

Adam Silver: Trail Blazers leaving Portland would be a 'failure'

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is closely monitoring the situation involving the Trail Blazers under new ownership and said Tuesday it would be a "failure" if the team left Portland.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 22