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Blazers rumors: Former 1st-round pick still in limited role even if healthy

Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen could face another season of limited playing time, even if he remains fully healthy. The former first-round pick has yet to secure a regular spot in the team’s rotation.

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Blazers Edge Roundtable: Deni, Dame, and Ja: Mesh or Mess?

The Portland Trail Blazers ended last season with one offensive engine in breakout all-star Deni Avdija. With the additions of Damian Lillard and Ja Morant, the Blazers go into this year with three players that can create for themselves and others at an elite level.

Portland Trail Blazers News / HITC / October 10

Damian Lillard ranks 90s WWE legends, places The Rock ‘a tier under Stone Cold’

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has recently made a tier list of wrestlers from the 1990s. The WWE was perhaps at its peak from 1996/97 onwards during a time that became known as the ‘Attitude Era’.

Ja Morant News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 10

Does Ja Morant Need to Lead the Blazers?

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Ja Morant is figuring out how to mesh with his new team after playing with the Memphis Grizzlies for seven years. Morant was a leader for the Grizzlies as he helped them reach the playoffs four times throughout his career, but he finds himself amongst a mix of young players and veterans in Portland.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 10

Micah Nori and Toumani Camara Share a Mutual Respect

In media availability after Friday’s Portland Trail Blazers practice, only two interviews were conducted, with Micah Nori and Toumani Camara serving as subjects of the press pool.

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 / October 9

Blazers Edge Roundtable: Does a Lillard and Morant Backcourt Hurt Donovan Clingan?

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan took a nice development leap forward in his second season, becoming a dependable two-way player and the anchor of their defense.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 9

What I Changed My Mind About After Blazers Win vs. Warriors

The Portland Trail Blazers are learning from their 123-118 victory against the Golden State Warriors, which gave them an opportunity to play against another team for the first time in training camp.

WNBA News

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

WNBA playoff takeaways: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

Fever's Caitlin Clark praises HC Stephanie White after season ends

A'ja Wilson joins illustrious company with fifth WNBA MVP award

Angel Reese's big playoff performance sends Dream to WNBA Finals

Angel Reese's latest big playoff performance sends Dream to WNBA Finals

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Habit / October 9

Ja Morant's biggest flaw can't remain overlooked after Micah Nori's quote

The new-look Portland Trail Blazers have reloaded but already have a looming Ja Morant problem before the season even begins. The Blazers acquired Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies over the summer, but that surprise deal could lead to problems.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 9

One Blazers Player Already Flipping the Script at Training Camp

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Scoot Henderson is navigating his way through the team's new-look roster. After acquiring Ja Morant in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies this offseason and getting Damian Lillard back from injury, Henderson's opportunities could be limited when it comes to getting point guard minutes.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 8

Blazers Work to Clean Up TOs After Preseason Opener

The Portland Trail Blazers got right back to practice on Thursday morning in Tualatin following a 123-118 win over the Golden State Warriors in their preseason opener the night before.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Steve Kerr News / Hoops Wire / October 8

Steve Kerr: It would be ‘a tragedy’ if Trail Blazers ever left Portland

Steve Kerr has seen what happens when an NBA city loses its team. He hopes Portland never has to find out. With the Trail Blazers and the city still working toward a long-term agreement involving renovations to Moda Center, Kerr said the possibility of the franchise eventually leaving Portland would be disastrous.

Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8

Blazers’ Damian Lillard gets 100% real on his 2026-27 season goals with Portland

The Portland Trail Blazers recently got their preseason slate underway, with Damian Lillard knocking down several three-pointers in his first action back in the Motor City following his recovery from a torn Achilles.

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The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

The 'Most 3-HR MLB Playoffs' quiz

The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

The 'Last 2-rushing-TD duos by team' quiz

Ja Morant News / Fadeaway World / October 8

Blazers HC On Ja Morant: 'We Are Not Expecting Him To Lead This Team'

This offseason was a period of transformation for Ja Morant. After his time with the Memphis Grizzlies came to an end, Morant prepared to begin a new chapter in his career with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / October 8

4 Things We Learned After Lillard And Morant Combine For 23 Points In Win Against Warriors

The Portland Trail Blazers picked up a win over the Golden State Warriors, but it wasn’t quite the Damian Lillard and Ja Morant show some might have expected.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 8

The Good And Meh From The Blazers Preseason Opener

With 10 inactive players from Golden State, Wednesday night’s preseason matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and Warriors lacked a certain oomph.

Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8

NBA insider reveals Blazers’ Damian Lillard claimed about feeling ’29 all over again’

Damian Lillard entered year 13 of his decorated NBA career with a preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. During the game, the Portland Trail Blazers star point guard looked like a player ready to turn back the clock in his first game since suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / October 7

Discuss Trail Blazers vs Warriors Preseason Action Here!

It’s a great day to be a Blazer! That’s because your Portland Trail Blazers play an NBA (preseason) basketball game tonight! The Trail Blazers will be hosting the Golden State Warriors at the Moda Center tonight to tip off the preseason slate and give fans the first look at their revamped roster in live minutes.

Scoot Henderson News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 7

2 Reasons Blazers Should Trade Scoot Henderson (And 1 Reason to Keep Him)

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson has one year remaining on his contract, which means he is set to hit restricted free agency next summer. With Henderson's contract near its expiration date, many have questioned what the Blazers will do regarding his future.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / October 7

NBA execs believe Trail Blazers have this plan for Ja Morant

The Portland Trail Blazers are currently housing one of the league's most fascinating storylines this season with regard to their clear logjam in the backcourt.

Blazers’ Tom Dundon addresses arena future, tells fans he wants title in Portland

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / October 7

Blazers’ Tom Dundon addresses arena future, tells fans he wants title in Portland

Blazers’ Tom Dundon tells fans his goal is to ‘bring a championship to Portland’ Tom Dundon has heard plenty of questions about his intentions for the Blazers.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / October 6

Scoot Henderson Unlikely To Earn Extension As Trade Offers Pour In Around The NBA

The Portland Trail Blazers are still very much in rebuild mode ahead of the 2026-27 season. Even with Damian Lillard’s return and the addition of Ja Morant, the Blazers are projected to fall somewhere in the bottom half of the standings, and it has raised some questions about their future.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / October 6

Blazers weighing at least three candidates after broadcaster firing

The Trail Blazers are still looking for a television play-by-play announcer, and three familiar names are said to be in the mix. Chris Miles, Kyle Draper and Matt Winer are among those still under consideration, according to longtime Portland sportswriter and broadcaster Dwight Jaynes.