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Blazers Announce 2026-2027 Training Camp Roster

The Portland Trail Blazers 2026-27 training camp roster is set. With training camp beginning on Sept. 29, the organization released its official training camp roster on Sunday afternoon.

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On the Eve of Media Day, the Blazers are the NBA’s Biggest Reality Show

The Portland Trail Blazers are about to embark on their 50th anniversary season of when they won their sole NBA Championship. Tomorrow, the core members from the basketball side of the franchise will be speaking to the media before opening up training camp on Tuesday.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / September 27

NBA Scout Raises Major Concerns About Ja Morant Playing Alongside Damian Lillard

The Portland Trail Blazers are hoping Ja Morant can rediscover his All-NBA form alongside Damian Lillard, but one anonymous NBA scout sees significant problems with pairing the two star guards.

Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 26

NBA scout’s brutal ‘physically unfit’ assessment of Blazers’ Ja Morant turns heads

An anonymous NBA scout delivered a brutal assessment of Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant ahead of training camp, calling the former All-Star “physically unfit” while raising concerns about his fit alongside Damian Lillard.

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The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '2018-19 PPG leaders by team' quiz

The 'Last 30-point, 10-assist playoff games' quiz

The 'NBA 6th Man of the Year winners' quiz

Ja Morant News / Blazer's Edge / September 25

Why Ja Morant isn’t the Biggest Issue for the Trail Blazers This Season

The Portland Trail Blazers made a big splash in the Summer of 2026 when they traded for Memphis Grizzlies super-guard Ja Morant. Though recently dogged by controversy and hobbled by injuries, Morant was once one of the marquee players in the whole NBA.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 25

Senator Ron Wyden Threatening Scrutiny on NBA Team Relocations

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden is flexing his significant power to convince the NBA Board of Governors to disallow any potential relocation of the Portland Trail Blazers.

Yang Hansen News / Blazer's Edge / September 25

Video: Yang Hansen Works Out with World-Class NBA Trainer

To the Portland Trail Blazers fanbase, center Yang Hansen is a polarizing player. When it comes to Hansen, most people fit into one of three camps. The first group feels he was a waste of a draft pick, having seen other available players from the 2025 draft already showing upside from their rookie season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 25

Why Blazers Will Miss the Playoffs This Season

The Portland Trail Blazers barely made the playoffs during the 2025-26 as the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. They only won 42 games during the regular season, but that was enough for them to qualify for the Play-In Tournament, where they won their first game against the Phoenix Suns and jumped up from No.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Former NBA head coach eases any concerns about Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard-Ja Morant pairing

Former NBA head coach PJ Carlesimo does not have concerns about how Damian Lillard and Ja Morant will coexist in the Portland Trail Blazers’ new-look backcourt.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 24

5 Blazers With Questionable Roles Going Into the Season

As the Portland Trail Blazers roster for 2026-2027 begins to take shape, there’s a handful of players whose role for the upcoming season has some question marks.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 24

Trail Blazers Make More Exhibit 10 Signings

The Portland Trail Blazers continue to fill up their 2027 Training Camp roster, making Exhibit 10 signings with players expected to end up on the G League’s Rip City Remix roster.

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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.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 24

One Blazers Storyline I'm Buying (and One I'm Not) Entering Training Camp

The Portland Trail Blazers are getting ready for the start of training camp and preseason, which will lay the groundwork for the foundation of the upcoming 2026-27 campaign.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 23

Best, Worst, Likeliest Scenarios for the Blazers in 2026-27

The Portland Trail Blazers have some hope going into the upcoming season with training camp right around the corner. The Blazers hired a new head coach in Micah Nori, traded for former All-Star point guard Ja Morant, and are set to have franchise leader in points, Damian Lillard, return from a year-long injury.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 23

The 3 Burning Questions the Blazers Must Address in Training Camp

The Portland Trail Blazers are less than a week away from the start of training camp, which should reveal a lot about what the team hopes for in the upcoming season.

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.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 22

Blazers Sign 3 to Exhibit 10 Deals Ahead of Training Camp

The Portland Trail Blazers are welcoming three new players to the organization after signing them to Exhibit 10 deals ahead of training camp, which starts next week.

Portland Trail Blazers 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.

Adam Silver News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 15

Adam Silver claims potential Trail Blazers relocation would be a ‘failure’

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the league office continue to try and mediate ongoing battles and debates between new Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon and the city of Portland about a new arena deal to keep the franchise long-term.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 22