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3 Winners From the Blazers Season Opener vs. Suns

PORTLAND — The Portland Trail Blazers showcased pure dominance in their 124-83 victory against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. It was an effervescent atmosphere, from Damian Lillard's pregame message to the fans, all the way until the clock hit triple zeroes.

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Why Charles Barkley think Blazers are ‘worst place’ for Ja Morant

Ja Morant had a successful debut with the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, helping the team blow out the Phoenix Suns, 124-83, at Moda Center. Contrary to what was expected, Morant started alongside Damian Lillard in the backcourt.

Micah Nori News / Blazer's Edge / October 22

Micah Nori’s First Head Coaching Win Exceeds His ‘Wildest Dreams’

Portland Trail Blazers rookie head coach Micah Nori began his postgame interview Wednesday night with a joke. “It’s exactly what we thought we were going

Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Blazers’ Ja Morant drops a memorable line after his Portland debut

Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant delivered a memorable message following his debut with the franchise Wednesday night. The former Memphis Grizzlies star emphasized the importance of making an immediate impression with his new team, having previously discussed what he looked forward to most in his Portland debut.

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The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz

Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?

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Damian Lillard News / Field Level Media / October 22

Damian Lillard shines in return to Blazers during rout of Suns

Damian Lillard made six 3-pointers and scored 25 points in his first game in nearly 18 months and the Portland Trail Blazers opened the game with 21 consecutive points en route to a 124-83 dismantling of the visiting Phoenix Suns in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 22

Trail Blazers Obliterate Suns in Historic Season Opener

The Portland Trail Blazers greeted the 2026-27 with an enormous celebration on Wednesday evening. Plenty of ancient civilizations and cultures—on earth, in sci-fi settings, and in alternate realties—have offered sacrifices to their suns.

WNBA News

Angel Reese goes viral for postgame dance moves in WNBA Finals

Sophie Cunningham calls out Angel Reese for 'dangerous' play on eve of WNBA Finals

Olivia Miles leads six-player WNBA All-Rookie team

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

WNBA playoff takeaways: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

Ja Morant shows off 3-point range on 1st bucket with Blazers

Ja Morant put on a new NBA uniform for the first time in his career Wednesday. Fans envisioned the former Memphis Grizzlies star bringing his highlight reel dunks to the Portland Trail Blazers.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21

Tom Dundon 'went crazy' as he's becoming the latest of unlikable team owners

Tom Dundon has certainly made a name for himself in the sports world, especially as of late as the owner of the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers and NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes.

Trail Blazers shift Ja Morant to new role to balance out roster

Damian Lillard on Blazers return: ‘I checked every box’

The 'Most 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Final Injury Report for Suns-Trail Blazers: Will Deni Avdija, Damian Lillard Play?

The Portland Trail Blazers are at home Wednesday night as they host the Phoenix Suns in their 2026-27 NBA season opener. Portland enters the new season looking to build on last season’s success, especially after acquiring Ja Morant in the offseason to pair with Deni Avdija and Damian Lillard.

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.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 21

3 Things I'll Be Watching on Blazers Opening Night

We are just hours away from the Portland Trail Blazers’ regular-season curtain-raiser and Damian Lillard’s official return to Moda Center. After a rather interesting preseason, tonight the Blazers will be put to the test against Devin Booker and the talented Phoenix Suns.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

Blazers’ Ja Morant to start alongside Damian Lillard in season opener vs. Suns

Since the Portland Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant in an offseason trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, the glaring question of whether or not he would start alongside Damian Lillard in the backcourt has loomed large.

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Damian Lillard News / Hoops Wire / October 21

Damian Lillard on Blazers return: ‘I checked every box’

Damian Lillard considered coming back during last spring’s playoffs. He decided he wanted to return without wondering whether his body was ready. Now, the Trail Blazers guard is preparing to play Wednesday in his first regular-season game since March 18, 2025, confident that taking the additional time was the right decision.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 21

Announcing Blazer’s Edge Night for the 2026-27 Season!

We have an exciting announcement to make at the beginning of the Portland Trail Blazers season. Once again, for the 19th year in a row, we will be sending almost 3000 kids and chaperones from the local area to see the Trail Blazers play in person!

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 21

What To Expect from the New-Look Trail Blazers in 2026-27

The Portland Trail Blazers embark on their 2026-27 campaign tonight as they take on the Phoenix Suns at 7:00 PM, Pacific at the Moda Center. By now you’re probably familiar with the new personnel and likely rotation.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 21

Dundon, Blazers Reportedly Stalling Arena Talks Again

After months of stonewalling negotiations to keep the Trail Blazers in Portland, owner Tom Dundon has once again cut off talks just as they were about to begin.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

Blazers owner Tom Dundon ‘went crazy’ after city of Portland’s $1 billion Moda Center request

Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon reportedly reacted angrily after city officials demanded more than $1 billion to resolve a contractual dispute over the Moda Center, creating another hurdle in negotiations intended to keep the franchise in Oregon for at least 20 more years.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / October 21

Trail Blazers shift Ja Morant to new role to balance out roster

The Blazers have made a decision in an effort to balance their roster.

Damian Lillard, Ja Morant lead new-look Blazers vs. Suns

Deni Avdija’s injury status becomes key story ahead of Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers

The 'Most 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

Deni Avdija News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

Is Deni Avdija playing Wednesday? Blazers vs. Suns injury report to open season

The Portland Trail Blazers open the 2026-27 NBA regular season against the Phoenix Suns at the Moda Center on Wednesday, October 21. A new-look Trail Blazers side featuring both Damian Lillard and Ja Morant will hope to lead their team to an ideal start after their 42-40 campaign last season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21

Is Ja Morant actually going to come off the bench for Blazers with Damian Lillard returning?

The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday for their season opener. All eyes will be on the team’s backcourt, with Damian Lillard returning from an Achilles injury and Ja Morant making his debut.

Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 19

5 Things I Liked from Deni Avdija's Recent Blazers Comments

The Portland Trail Blazers are putting together their final preparations before their season opener on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. The Blazers have a lot of new, exciting things going into the season, but Deni Avdija might be the most important piece to the puzzle.