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Deni Avdija News / EssentiallySports / September 1
Israeli NBA Star Heartbroken After Blazers Prevent Him From Representing Country Over Major Concern
In July 2019, an 18-year-old Deni Avdija stood in front of a packed crowd at the Shlomo Group Arena in Tel Aviv with an MVP trophy in his hands. He had
Deni Avdija News / HITC / September 1
Deni Avdija shares the real reason Trail Blazers didn’t let him play for Israel’s FIBA WC qualifiers
Deni Avdija has become a standout in the NBA, and is by far Israel’s best player. But the Portland Trail Blazers didn’t let him play with his team this summer.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Habit / August 31
Trail Blazers are a dark horse playoffs team thanks to a risky gamble
The Portland Trail Blazers rank as one of the most intrigued teams entering the 2026-27 season. After a surprisingly strong 2025-26 season, they reloaded in the summer, adding star Ja Morant and now having a healthy Damian Lillard.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
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.
Yang Hansen News / Blazer's Edge / August 31
Yang Hansen Plays Hero for China in Win vs Lebanon 
Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen scored the game-winning basket in China’s 79-77 win over Lebanon on Monday in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers Second Round.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / August 31
Why the Blazers (and other NBA Teams) are Going Forward-Free
The Portland Trail Blazers are headed into the 2026-27 NBA season with an imbalanced roster. If the team doesn’t make any more trades in the next month, they’ll head into training camp with 4 potential starting point guards and 2.5 experienced forwards in uniform.
Deni Avdija News / Hoops Wire / August 31
Deni Avdija says Trail Blazers blocked him from playing for Israel
Deni Avdija wanted to play for Israel this summer. The Trail Blazers said no. Avdija explained in a social media post that Portland would not clear him to participate in FIBA World Cup qualifying because of the back injury he suffered in January.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / August 31
Trail Blazers sitting on a problem that could trigger a blockbuster trade
The Portland Trail Blazers had one of the stranger offseasons this summer.
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.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 31
CJ McCollum Looks Back on Major Blazers Contract Extension
It's been just over 10 years since the Portland Trail Blazers signed CJ McCollum to a four-year, $106 million contract extension. McCollum recently spoke about his negotiations with the Blazers during an appearance on the "Club 520" Podcast.
Deni Avdija News / Hoops Rumors / August 31
Deni Avdija Says Trail Blazers Wouldn’t Let Him Participate In FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
A spot in the 2027 FIBA World Cup is already out of reach for Israel after Thursday’s 20-point loss to Poland, and a big reason for the disappointment is the absence of star player Deni Avdija this summer.
Ja Morant News / Fadeaway World / August 31
Ja Morant Sells Memphis Mansion For $3.2 Million Following Trail Blazers Move
The Portland Trail Blazers star Ja Morant has officially put his Memphis days behind him, as he no longer has a home in the city where he was drafted. The former Grizzlies player sold his two-story mansion in Memphis, Tennessee, for a reported amount of $3.2 million earlier this week after initially listing it for $3.5 million.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / August 30
Who Will the Trail Blazers Leaders Be in 2026-27?
We’re a few weeks away from the start of NBA Training Camps for the 2026-27 season. A few trades will come around the corner yet, but for most teams, rosters are basically set.
Damian Lillard News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 30
Why Blazers Shouldn't Worry About Damian Lillard Injury
Damian Lillard’s claim for being NBA history's second-best shooter ever might’ve been up for debate, but it likely won’t be anymore if we’re talking about
Ja Morant News / Larry Brown Sports / August 29
Ja Morant issues a four-word prediction about next season
Ja Morant thinks that he can get his groove back in 2026-27. Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard took to Instagram over the weekend to share the results of a recent shooting drill that he did.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / August 29
Blazers Bringing Back Classic City Edition Uniforms
Modern NBA teams unveil new alternate jerseys each season, the better to capitalize on the vast array of uniform styles available (and to sell same). The Portland Trail Blazers are no exception.
Jrue Holiday News / Blazer's Edge / August 29
Jrue Holiday Needs to Start at Shooting Guard
The Portland Trail Blazers have a problem. Even with the unfortunate news about Shaedon Sharpe’s torn meniscus earlier this week, the roster is still severely imbalanced, featuring an overabundance of small guards needing court time.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 29
Blazers’ Damian Lillard goes 1,100-1,168 in jaw-dropping offseason workout performance
Portland Blazers’ Damian Lillard is cooking in the lab, adding excitement to fans in preparation for his comeback season in 2026-27. Lillard’s offseason videos ahead of the upcoming season have only added to the highly anticipated return of the Blazers’ sixth overall pick in the 2012 draft, who spent his first 11 seasons in Portland.
Yang Hansen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27
Blazers can’t ignore Yang Hansen’s dominance in FIBA qualifiers
Yang Hansen became a fan favorite as soon as the Portland Trail Blazers surprisingly drafted him with the No. 16 pick in last year’s NBA Draft. He became the ninth player from China to play in the league.
Shaedon Sharpe News / Field Level Media / August 27
Blazers' Shaedon Sharpe out 6 months after knee surgery
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe is recovering from surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee and will be evaluated again in about six months.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / August 26
Latest Shaedon Sharpe injury could derail his career
Shaedon Sharpe has shown undeniable talent and scoring ability when he’s on the court. Unfortunately, he’s not going to be on the court for a long time.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 24
Trail Blazers guard could miss six months after suffering a meniscus injury
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe is already dealing with an injury, and the regular season hasn’t even started. On Monday, it was announced that Sharpe suffered a torn right meniscus during an individual workout.
Javonte Cooke News / Hoops Rumors / August 21
Javonte Cooke Signs With Beijing Royal Fighters
Javonte Cooke, who spent most of last season with the Trail Blazers on a two-way contract, has signed a one-year deal with the Beijing Royal Fighters, agent Jerry Dianis tells Hoops Rumors.
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