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Blazers Fined For Illegal Yang Hansen Tampering

The Portland Trail Blazers are being reprimanded by the league for contacting Yang Hansen too early in his pre-draft process, according to ESPN insider Shams Charania.

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5 Key Matchups That Will Define the Blazers' Final 5 Games

The Portland Trail Blazers have five games left on their schedule, and each of them will be very important towards figuring out where they finish in the Western Conference standings at the end of the regular season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / April 1

What I Would Say to New Trail Blazers Ownership

This week marks the beginning of a rare transition in the life of the Portland Trail Blazers. For just the third (or third-and-a-half) time in franchise history, the team welcomes a new owner.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

How many of the players to make the most free throws in each NBA season since the ABA/NBA merger can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz

The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / April 1

Blazers Alternate Governor Sheel Tyle: ‘We Are Committed to Portland, 100%’

Several stories have come out about new Portland Trail Blazers Governor Tom Dundon since he officially took over the franchise on Tuesday, but what about the other main players in the new “Rip City Rising” ownership group?

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Jerami Grant News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 1

The Jerami Grant Dilemma: Why Trading Portland’s $160 Million Player is Key to Blazers' Star Search

The Portland Trail Blazers are going to be an intriguing team to watch during the offseason as they try to go from the middle of the pack in the Western Conference towards the tier of being a sure-fire playoff hopeful.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / April 1

Tom Dundon Tries to Spark Trail Blazers on Day One

Tuesday March 31st, 2026, marked the beginning of Tom Dundon’s reign as the governor of the Portland Trail Blazers. Attending Portland’s 114-104 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, Dundon gave an interview to Jason Quick of The Athletic.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / April 1

New Trail Blazers Owner Tom Dundon Brings Hope, Complicated Past to Portland

News broke on Monday that the Portland Trail Blazers have a new owner for the first time in nearly 40 years. The team is entering the most consequential era in franchise history since Paul Allen bought the team.

Jrue Holiday News / Last Word On Sports / April 1

Jrue Holiday Is The Key To The Blazers’ Postseason Aspirations

The Portland Trail Blazers’ postseason goals are clear based on their recent play. Jrue Holiday continues to make a significant impact, as he is setting the tone for Portland’s energy.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1

Jrue Holiday embraces his old man status with a hilarious response to Carmelo Anthony

Portland Trail Blazers veteran guard Jrue Holiday had one of his best games in the 2025-26 NBA season on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit

Jrue Holiday News / Hardwood Heroics / April 1

Portland Trail Blazers Secure Huge Road Win Vs. Los Angeles Clippers Through Jrue Holiday’s Vintage Performance

Jrue Holiday was spectacular during the Portland Trail Blazers’ 114-104 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night, which the team labelled as one of their biggest victories of the season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / April 1

Blazers’ New Triple-Threat Lineup Comes Up Roses in L.A.

The Portland Trail Blazers passed the biggest test of their season tonight, clipping the Los Angeles Clippers 114-104 in a game that wasn’t anywhere near as close as those numbers might suggest.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / April 1

Trail Blazers Stun Clippers 114-104 in Crucial Late-Season Play-In Battle

There is a specific kind of desperation that only late March basketball can produce. When the Portland Trail Blazers rolled into the gleaming new Intuit Dome on Tuesday night, they weren’t just facing a scorching-hot Los Angeles Clippers squad; they were staring down their own basketball mortality.

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The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

The 'Active 30-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'Rushing-TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most Elite Eight appearances' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 1

Trail Blazers close gap on Clippers for 8th place in West

Jrue Holiday scored 30 points and Deni Avdija recorded 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the Portland Trail Blazers scored a crucial 114-104 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday in Inglewood, Calif.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / April 1

Trail Blazers Out-Effort Clippers in Huge Win

The Portland Trail Blazers notched a satisfying win over the Los Angeles Clippers in L.A. on Tuesday night, walking away with a 114-104 victory. The win kept the battle for postseason positioning in the Western Conference interesting.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Final Injury Report for Trail Blazers-Clippers: Will Jerami Grant, Isaiah Jackson Play?

The Portland Trail Blazers are on the road on Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Los Angeles Clippers in a Western Conference showdown. Portland enters Tuesday’s game with a 38-38 record after defeating the Washington Wizards at home in dominant fashion on Sunday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 30

NBA approves sale of Trail Blazers to Tom Dundon-led group

The NBA Board of Governors approved the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers from the estate of Paul Allen to a group led by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon, the league announced Monday.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 30

Trail Blazers sale to Tom Dundon unanimously approved

The Portland Trail Blazers are going to be under new ownership. An investor group led by Dallas billionaire Tom Dundon is taking over the team, the NBA announced Monday.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 30

NBA Approves Trail Blazers’ Sale To Tom Dundon

The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved the sale of the Trail Blazers to a group spearheaded by Tom Dundon, who also owns the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, reports Jason Quick of The Athletic.

Jerami Grant News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 30

Jerami Grant Injury Could Be Final Nail in Blazers Coffin

The Portland Trail Blazers are doing everything in their power to try and get one of the final two spots in the Western Conference playoffs for the season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / March 30

The Trail Blazers’ Shooting Issues Are Still A Massive Problem

The Portland Trail Blazers are fighting to improve their record for a playoff push. They have done well to win games under Tiago Splitter’s system. However, the Blazers’ shooting remains a major problem the team must address. The Portland Trail Blazers were once known as an offensive powerhouse.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / March 30

Blazers lock in play-in, can still move up

The Trail Blazers are in. At least the play-in. Portland (38-38) secured its spot and still sits within striking distance of climbing, currently just 1 1/2 games behind the Clippers for eight place in in the Western Conference race.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 29

Trail Blazers overwhelm woeful Wizards

Toumani Camara recorded 23 points and seven rebounds and Scoot Henderson added 21 points and seven assists as the Portland Trail Blazers routed the visiting Washington Wizards 123-88 on Sunday.

Jerami Grant News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 29

Jerami Grant Injury Changes Blazers Plan vs. Wizards

The Portland Trail Blazers are closing out their four-game home stand against the Washington Wizards, whom they lost to when they faced off against them back in January.

Toumani Camara News / Last Word On Sports / March 24

Toumani Camara’s Improved Offense Boosts Blazers’ Potential

The Portland Trail Blazers have high potential because of the roster’s talent. Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe are the headliners, but they have had improvements across the board, including Toumani Camara‘s role within coach Tiago Splitter’s system.

Adam Silver News / Hoops Wire / March 15

Adam Silver Praises Progress On Trail Blazers Arena Renovation

Adam Silver says discussions surrounding renovations to the Moda Center appear to be moving in a positive direction. Speaking during a visit to Portland this week, Silver said he has been encouraged by the early efforts to secure public funding for upgrades to the arena that houses the Trail Blazers.