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Blazers Get Power Rankings Update After Long Road Trip

The Portland Trail Blazers are back in the win column after a 131-111 victory against the Indiana Pacers inside the Moda Center. The win puts the Blazers at 4-5 since the All-Star break, which is keeping them level compared to their competitors in the Western Conference.

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Jrue Holiday is on an Absolute Tear

The Portland Trail Blazers went 2-1 this week with wins over the Memphis Grizzlies and Indiana Pacers broken up by a loss to the Houston Rockets. Multiple Blazers recorded big games throughout the stretch, but Blazer of the Week goes to Jrue Holiday for his consistent high-level play through all three games.

Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 9

Blazers Star Has One of NBA's Best Contracts

The Portland Trail Blazers are very fortunate to have All-Star forward Deni Avdija on a bargain of a deal. Avdija signed a four-year, $55 million extension with the Washington Wizards ahead of the 2023-24 campaign.

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The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Single playoff-points leaders' quiz

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The '3-Point Era playoff scoring leaders' quiz

Jrue Holiday News / Hoops Wire / March 9

Jrue Holiday quietly powering Blazers’ play-in push

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday continues to remind the NBA just how valuable he can be. Over his last five games, the veteran guard is averaging … 24.8 points, 6.4 assists and 4.6 rebounds.

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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.

Scoot Henderson News / Field Level Media / March 9

Scoot Henderson, Blazers add to Pacers' misery in dominant win

Scoot Henderson scored a season-high 28 points on 10-of-15 shooting to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to an easy 131-111 victory over the visiting Indiana Pacers on Sunday night.

College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / March 8

Former NBA standout fired as Georgia Tech head coach

Former NBA standout Damon Stoudamire is out as head coach at Georgia Tech after three seasons.

Stunning UConn loss puts NCAA Tournament 1-seed up for grabs

Dick Vitale calls out Kentucky's roster in loss to No. 5 Florida

Five men's college basketball teams with most on the line in conference tournaments

The 'Active NCAA Tournament appearance streak leaders' quiz

Jrue Holiday News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 8

Blazers Proving Why They Made Jrue Holiday Trade

The Portland Trail Blazers have been stung by the injury bug as of late, with Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe missing in the lineup. With the team's two leading scorers on the sidelines, it has forced the Blazers to pivot and find new ways to drum up some offense.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 7

Trail Blazers begin pivotal homestand vs. dreadful Pacers

The Portland Trail Blazers start a pivotal three-game homestand on Sunday night when they face the woeful Indiana Pacers. The Trail Blazers sit in the final Western Conference play-in spot with 18 games remaining but would like to make a run at moving up in the standings.

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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.

Scoot Henderson News / Last Word On Sports / March 7

Scoot Henderson’s Struggles Could Make Blazers’ Future Bleak

The Portland Trail Blazers’ future should be bright, but it is looking a bit bleak at the moment. As one of the biggest pieces for the long-term future, Scoot Henderson‘s struggles are becoming an issue.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 7

This Player Makes Too Much Sense For Blazers to Draft

It's March, so the Portland Trail Blazers scouting department is keeping a close eye on the NCAA Tournament coming up. The Blazers are expected to have a pick in the middle of the first round, which could link them to a lot of different players.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

Jrue Holiday News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 6

Blazers’ Jrue Holiday hits impressive milestone with step-back 3-pointer

Jrue Holiday achieved a career milestone with his solid scoring performance in the Portland Trail Blazers’ matchup against the Houston Rockets on Friday night.

Damian Lillard News / Hoops Wire / March 6

Damian Lillard jumps in on the Miami (OH) NCAA Tournament debate

When he’s not winning All-Star weekend three-point competitions, injured Blazers guard Damian Lillard spends his time backing college basketball’s most surprising story, the Miami (OH) RedHawks basketball team.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

How The Blazers’ Veterans Can Lead The Postseason Charge

The Portland Trail Blazers have a talented group of young players, but the experienced ones are still good. The Blazers’ veterans could contribute toward the postseason push.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Field Level Media / March 4

Jrue Holiday drops season-high 35 as Trail Blazers beat Grizzlies

Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 35 points with 11 assists, Jerami Grant added 30 points and nine rebounds, and Robert Williams III had 20 points and 11 boards to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 122-114 victory Wednesday night over the host Memphis Grizzlies.

Donovan Clingan News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 4

Blazers’ Donovan Clingan ejected from Memphis game after dangerous elbow

The Portland Trail Blazers were looking to keep their momentum rolling against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, but things took a sharp turn for the worse late in the second quarter.

Deni Avdija News / Athlon Sports / March 4

Trail Blazers Make Deni Avdija Injury Announcement Before Grizzlies Game

The Portland Trail Blazers are on the road on Wednesday night as they face off against the Memphis Grizzlies in a Western Conference matchup. For Portland, they enter Wednesday’s game with a 29-33 record and they are looking to bounce back after losing on the road to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night.

Chauncey Billups News / Hoops Wire / March 3

New details emerge in Chauncey Billups’ federal poker case

From franchise cornerstone to federal courtroom. That’s where things stand for former Chauncey Billups, as detailed in a lengthy report by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne.

Javonte Cooke News / Hoops Rumors / March 2

Trail Blazers To Waive Javonte Cooke

The Trail Blazers plan to waive Javonte Cooke, who is on a two-way contract, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Cooke, 26, has spent the entire 2025/26 season with Portland.

Charles Barkley News / Total Pro Sports / March 2

NBA Veteran Reveals Wild Story of Charles Barkley Taking Over After Getting Embarrassed by Trail Blazers

Some vets talk leadership. Others live it. On March 2, former NBA guard Cuttino Mobley pulled back the curtain on what it was like sharing a locker room with Charles Barkley during his 1998-99 rookie season with the Houston Rockets.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / February 28

Scoot Henderson Can Shine Amid The Trail Blazers’ Injuries

The Portland Trail Blazers’ injuries have slightly derailed the promising second half of the 2025-26 season. With Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe out injured, it is Scoot Henderson‘s opportunity to shine.

Shaedon Sharpe News / Hoops Rumors / February 24

Shaedon Sharpe Has Stress Fracture, Could Miss Rest Of Season

Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe has a stress fracture in his left fibula, Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report tweets. He’ll be reevaluated in approximately 4-to-6 weeks, according to the team, to allow for adequate healing before beginning a progressive return to full basketball activity.

Sidy Cissoko News / Hoops Rumors / February 20

Trail Blazers, Sidy Cissoko Agree To Two-Year Deal

The Trail Blazers are promoting forward Sidy Cissoko to their 15-man roster, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link), who hears from Cissoko’s agents at Gersh Sports that he and the team have agreed to a two-year deal.