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On YouTubePortland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 18
Senator Wyden, Blazer’s Edge Staff React to Dame Signing 
Something big happened. We have opinions. Damian Lillard is coming home to Portland. While his on-court return for the Trail Blazers will have to wait until his Achilles is healed, that won’t stop us from sharing our opinions about it today.
Jrue Holiday News / Blazer's Edge / July 18
Blazers Reportedly Faced Competition in Trade for Jrue Holiday
NBA insider Jake Fischer said the Raptors offered their 2025 No. 9 pick and RJ Barrett for Holiday. The Portland Trail Blazers had competition on the trade market for veteran guard Jrue Holiday, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of the Stein Line.
The 'NBA yearly field goals-per-game leader' quiz
How many of the players to finish the NBA season with the most made field goals-per-game since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 18
Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard Expected To Miss Entire 2025-26 NBA Season
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is expected to miss the entire 2025-26 NBA season rehabbing his torn left Achilles tendon, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Lillard signed a three-year, $42 million contract with the Trail Blazers.
Blazers Notes: Blazers Sign $42 Million All-Star, Adam Silver Talks Portland Relocation, More
The Portland Trail Blazers made a huge free agency pickup on Thursday, bringing in Damian Lillard on a three-year, $42 million contract. Lillard played for the Blazers for 11 years before his departure to the Milwaukee Bucks, and has found his way back to a young and exciting team who could make a playoff push with some expreience in the team.
NBA News / Last Word On Sports / July 18
It Is Not Practical, But Lillard’s Portland Return Feels So Right
The Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard are back together after two years apart. He has an unbelievably strong connection to Portland, and with his Achilles injury, Lillard made his way back.
Yang Hansen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 18
Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen perfectly shows he’s ready to run with Damian Lillard
Yang Hansen is wasting no time showing he belongs in Portland. During an interview at the 2K26 NBA Summer League, the Trail Blazers rookie center tapped his wrist in a confident nod to Damian Lillard’s signature celebration, declaring he is ready for Dame Time.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 18
Dwyane Wade's return to Heat should be cautionary tale for Blazers
While the Trail Blazers are thrilled to have Lillard back, these NBA homecomings don't always work out.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / July 18
Four Things Lillard Will Do To Become The Greatest Trail Blazer Ever
PORTLAND – The Portland Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard are securing what they hope will be at least a three-year reunion. Shams Charania confirmed Thursday night that Lillard will sign a three-year, $45 million contract to return home.
Damian Lillard News / Fadeaway World / July 18
Why Damian Lillard Returned To Trail Blazers For $42 Million With An Updated Injury Rehab Timeline
Damian Lillard has confirmed his return to the Portland Trail Blazers after signing a three-year, $42 million contract with them. Following this news,
NBA News / Blazer's Edge / July 17
Blazers Pull Away From Rockets, 102-83
Yang Hansen stuffed the stat sheet, while James Bouknight stole the show in the fourth. NBA Summer League almost feels insignificant on the historic day that Portland Trail Blazers legend Damian Lillard returned home to the franchise.
Dwyane Wade News / Fastbreak on SI / July 17
NBA Legend Dwyane Wade Comments On Portland Trail Blazers Latest Signing
On Thursday afternoon, the news that Damian Lillard would sign with the Portland Trail Blazers was reported by ESPN's Shams Charania. Lillard had spent the first 11 years of his pro career with the franchise.
Portland Trail Blazers News / The Lead / July 17
Damian Lillard’s Return Makes the Trail Blazers a Future Contender
Damian Lillard’s return to Portland is the final piece that the Trail Blazers needed to assert themselves as a threat in the Western Conference. On Thursday,
Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / July 17
BREAKING Damian Lillard Seals Sentimental Return To Trail Blazers
PORTLAND – Damian Lillard is coming home. The nine-time NBA All-Star is finalizing a three-year, $42 million contract to rejoin the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Draft on SI / July 17
Will Trail Blazers’ Young Core be Affected by Damian Lillard Signing?
Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Damian Lillard is a Portland Trail Blazer yet again. Lillard previously played 11 seasons in Portland, earning seven All-Star bids and a reputation as one of the greatest Trail Blazers of all time.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 18
Damian Lillard shocks NBA after signing with surprising team
Damian Lillard had been linked to several contending teams since he was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks, but the star point guard has instead opted for a homecoming.
Blazers Coach Reveals What Will Make 2025-26 Season a Success
The Portland Trail Blazers fell just short of their stated goal to make the playoffs this past season. They played their best basketball at the end of the year.
Yang Hansen News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 17
Blazers' Yang Hansen Already Drawing Attention of Rival Coaches and Executives
The Portland Trail Blazers drafted Yang Hansen with the 16th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and after an intital wave of scrutiny, the Chinese center is getting attention from rival NBA personel.
Chauncey Billups News / Larry Brown Sports / July 16
Chauncey Billups took a shot at ESPN
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups took a shot at ESPN while doing an interview with the network on Tuesday. Billups was a guest on ESPN’s telecast of the NBA Summer League game between the Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans, and took the opportunity to talk up his team.
Yang Hansen News / NBA Analysis Network / July 16
Yang Hansen identifies problem he is having for the Portland Trail Blazers during Summer League
Portland Trail Blazers’ surprising 2025 NBA Draft pick shares his views on the team’s NBA Summer League campaign. It’s rare to see a team trade out of the lottery to pick a rather unknown prospect in the draft.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 16
Adam Silver issues new arena ‘challenge’ to new Blazers owners
As the Portland Trail Blazers navigate the early stages of a high-stakes ownership transition, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made one thing clear. Any new ownership group will be expected to address the aging Moda Center, or risk greater consequences down the line.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 15
Biggest Portland Trail Blazers overreactions from 2025 NBA Summer League
The Portland Trail Blazers have only played in two Summer League games thus far, but the team has already given its fanbase plenty of reason to be hopeful for the upcoming season.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / July 15
WNBA Reignites in Portland: Fire Return in 2026 as League's 15th Team
The WNBA’s popularity has caught on like wildfire—so it’s fitting that one of the league’s next expansion teams will be fanning the flames. In 2026, the WNBA makes its return to the Pacific Northwest with the revival of the Portland Fire, marking the league’s 15th franchise, debuting the same season as another expansion team, the Toronto Tempo.
James Posey News / Hoops Rumors / July 10
Trail Blazers hire two-time NBA champion as assistant coach
The two-time NBA champion as a player, had been serving on the Suns’ staff.
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