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Damian Lillard Explains Why It's Easier To Make It To The NBA Today

Nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard entered the NBA at a time when the impact of social media and highlight reels was on the rise. Given how these highlights have helped make (and break) the reputations of several players, Lillard recently noted how the growing influence of social media has been a factor in making it to the league.

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'The Game is Getting Super Fast' – Portland Trail Blazers Star Has a Theory for the Surge of Achilles Injuries in the NBA

Damian Lillard recently sparked excitement about his return, posting a video of himself doing various basketball workouts. During an interview with Andy Katz, the Portland Trail Blazers guard provided a positive update on his rehab progress.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 16

Blazers Urged to Start Surprise Guard This Season

The Portland Trail Blazers have some questions about who they will start at the guard spot now that Anfernee Simons is in Boston. He was traded for Jrue Holiday in the offseason.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 16

Questions the Trail Blazers Need to Answer in 2025-26: Shooting

About a month from now the Portland Trail Blazers will embark on their 2025-26 regular season campaign. As the time narrows we’re going to be looking at their new roster from multiple angles.

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The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Brian Grant News / Blazer's Edge / September 16

Terry Porter, Brian Grant Rejoin Trail Blazers

Brian Grant and Terry Porter have rejoined the Portland Trail Blazers franchise. Grant played in Portland from 1997-2000. Porter served from the time the Blazers selected him 24th overall in the 1985 NBA Draft through September of 1995, famously pairing with Clyde Drexler to take Portland to the 1990 and 1992 NBA Finals.

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20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 16

Blazers Surge in Latest 3-Year Outlook NBA Power Rankings

The Portland Trail Blazers have been stuck in a rebuild for the last couple of seasons since they traded away Damian Lillard. Without him, they haven't had a star to rally around.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 16

3 Portland Trail Blazers trade targets to keep an eye on in 2025-26 NBA season

The Portland Trail Blazers have found themselves in a fascinating, almost paradoxical position heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. On one hand, they are still building around their young core of Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, Donovan Clingan, and 2025 lottery pick Yang Hansen.

Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 16

Damian Lillard says making it to NBA is ‘easy as it’s ever been’

It’s been quite the interesting offseason for future NBA Hall of Famer Damian Lillard, who tore his Achilles to end his season with the Milwaukee Bucks during last year’s playoffs, and then saw the Bucks release him in an effort to sign free agent center Myles Turner away from the Indiana Pacers.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 16

Blazers Starting Lineup Projections After Jrue Holiday Trade

The Portland Trail Blazers are slated to trot out a very different starting lineup from the one that began the 2024-25 season. This past season, the first game of the year was led by the starting group of Toumani Camara, Jerami Grant, Deni Avdija, Deandre Ayton, and Anfernee Simons.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Total Apex Sports / September 16

End of an Era: Portland Trail Blazers to be Sold in 2025

The winds of change are blowing through the Rose City, and the Portland Trail Blazers are making big changes to their franchise. In a move that signals the end of a nearly four-decade chapter, the estate of the late Paul Allen has formally announced its intention to sell its majority stake in the Portland Trail Blazers.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 15

Is There Room for Hansen and Clingan?

Conor and I took some time away from the microphones, but We Like the Blazers is back on a weekly schedule! Today we started our summer recap, zeroing in on Simons’ and Ayton’s departure from the team and the drafting of Yang Hansen.

Deni Avdija News / Blazer's Edge / September 14

Avdija Makes EuroBasket All-Star Second Team

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija has been recognized for his stellar play for Israel at the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 tournament. Avdija was named to the EuroBasket 2025 All-Star Second Team after averaging 24 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2 steals through six tournament games.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 14

HoopsHype Overlooks Blazer Centers

While few would argue that the Portland Trail Blazers have an NBA top 10 center on the roster, how about if you expand it to 26 places? Frank Urbina and the HoopsHype staff did just that, listing their top 26 centers.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 14

Blazers Have Made Decision on Relocation Under New Ownership

The Portland Trail Blazers have been trying to figure out the future of the franchise ever since Paul Allen passed away in 2018. The organization has been in limbo since then.

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Damian Lillard News / Blazer's Edge / September 14

Blazers to Celebrate Lillard’s Return With Pioneer Square Rally

The Portland Trail Blazers will host a fan rally at Pioneer Courthouse Square on Sunday, Sept. 21 to celebrate the return of franchise great Damian Lillard and get fans excited for the upcoming season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 14

Blazers Have Surprise Hole on Roster Heading Into Season, Says Insider

The Portland Trail Blazers have made it clear that they want to make the playoffs this season. They want to get their young guys some postseason experience before nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard returns next year.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / September 14

The Trail Blazers Facing The Most Pressure In 2025-26

The 2025-26 season will be a significant campaign for the Portland Trail Blazers. Under Chauncey Billups’ system, the team has some players who could stand out.

Damian Lillard News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 13

Blazers' Damian Lillard Posts Exciting Update on Achilles Rehab

The Portland Trail Blazers brought Damian Lillard back this offseason after he was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks. Lillard spent two seasons away from Portland.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / September 12

Tom Dundon signs agreement to buy Trail Blazers

Nearly a month after reaching a tentative deal to buy the Trail Blazers, prospective owner Tom Dundon has formally signed a purchase agreement, according to reports from Bill Oram of The Oregonian and Eben Novy-Williams of Sportico.

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Knicks expected to make another move after recent free agent addition

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Athlon Sports / September 10

3 Potential Portland Trail Blazers Trade Candidates Entering the 2025-26 NBA Season

The Portland Trail Blazers made a late run last season to try and secure a Play-In spot in the Western Conference, though they ultimately fell short as they finished 12th in the standings.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hardwood Heroics / September 10

'Hard to See Him Delivering Anywhere Near His Pay Grade’s Value' – Portland Trail Blazers’ $160 Million Forward Draws Pessimistic Outlook This Year

The Portland Trail Blazers have tried to offload some of their veteran players this summer, including Jerami Grant, who is under contract with the team for at least two more seasons.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 9