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Deni Avdija, Trail Blazers intent on not overlooking Pacers

Looking to stay in the hunt for a top-eight seed in the Western Conference, the Portland Trail Blazers will try for back-to-back wins for the first time in over five weeks when they face the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night in Indianapolis.

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Blazers Trying Kris Murray at New Position

The Portland Trail Blazers are still trying new things at this point in the season to try and see if they can get a better combination of their players to work in a better way.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / March 17

What Can the Trail Blazers Do About Their Lousy, No-Good Inbounds Plays?

The Portland Trail Blazers have had a successful season in many ways, rising from the depths of the NBA standings to at least mediocrity. After several years of lottery lunging, both the results and the style of play that has produced it look pretty good in Portland.

Scoot Henderson News / Blazer's Edge / March 17

Scoot Henderson Steps Up for Blazers This Week

The Portland Trail Blazers went 2-2 this week, picking up wins over the tanking Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets while falling short in close games against the Charlotte Hornets and Philadelphia 76ers.

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The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

How many of the 44 active NBA players to record a triple-double with 30 points at least once in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star leaders' quiz

The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

Deni Avdija News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 17

Deni Avdija reacts to Blazers, Nets making Israeli basketball history

Monday’s Brooklyn Nets-Portland Trail Blazers matchup at Barclays Center was a forgettable late-season game for many. However, for the Israeli basketball community, it was a night they’ll never forget.

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.

Deni Avdija News / Hardwood Heroics / March 17

Portland Trail Blazers’ Deni Avdija Reveals the Team’s True Feelings in Blowout Win Vs. Brooklyn Nets

The Portland Trail Blazers secured a 114-95 road victory against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, and Deni Avdija said that they badly needed the win to boost their confidence.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / March 16

Blazers Cut Down Nets in March Blowout

The Portland Trail Blazers won a game they were supposed to win tonight, beating the Brooklyn Nets 114-95 in The Big Apple. As fans of the Blazers know full well, that isn’t an outcome that automatically occurs. Leading the way were Toumani Camara and Deni Avdija with 18 points each, but they were joined in double figures by five teammates.

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

Blazers Keeping Pace in Power Rankings Despite Loss vs. 76ers

The Portland Trail Blazers are on the road for their final long trip of the season, where they hope to make up some ground in the Western Conference standings and power rankings.

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

What Strength of Schedule Means to the Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers are trying to turn over a stubbornly-weighty leaf this season, forsaking random chance in the NBA Draft Lottery to forge their own destiny in the 2026 NBA Playoffs.

Damian Lillard News / Total Apex Sports / March 16

Damian Lillard Opens Up About Rehab, Return, and Retirement

Portland Trail Blazers Guard Damian Lillard recently opened up about his torn left Achilles tendon rehab, Trail Blazers return, and NBA retirement in a recent interview with Casino.ca.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 16

Trail Blazers looking to limit turnovers vs. youthful Nets

On Sunday, the Portland Trail Blazers struggled to avoid turnovers and could not match the physicality of an Eastern Conference team in a playoff race.

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.

Damian Lillard News / Total Pro Sports / March 16

Damian Lillard Makes Heartfelt Admission About Where He Wants to End His Career

It sure looks like Damian Lillard will sit out this season and not suit up for the Portland Trail Blazers. While winning the three-point contest might have enticed him to get back sooner than expected after suffering a torn Achilles tendon, he’s not going to help Portland once the play-in tournament starts.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 15

Three Blazers Prospects to Target in March Madness Mock Drafts

The Portland Trail Blazers are having people in their scouting department keep a close eye on March Madness, which begins this week. The Blazers could have a lottery pick in this year's draft, which is viewed as one of the deepest in recent memory.

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The 'MLB Rookies of the Year since 2000' quiz

The 'Active 30-point triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most men's NCAA Tournaments' quiz

The '21+ made free throws in an NBA game' quiz

Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 15

Blazers’ Damian Lillard reveals retirement plans, with a catch

While veteran Damian Lillard doesn’t know when he’ll call it quits, he does know he wants to be with the Portland Blazers. Lillard is undoubtedly looking forward to 2026-27.

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.

Jrue Holiday News / Field Level Media / March 15

Behind Jrue Holiday, Trail Blazers begin pivotal road trip vs. Sixers

Jrue Holiday and the Portland Trail Blazers will begin a five-game road trip Sunday when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers. Holiday, who began his career with Philadelphia in 2009, is now a veteran on a young Portland squad.

Scoot Henderson News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 14

Weighing Pros and Cons of Scoot Henderson Trade

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson is one of the more polarizing players on the roster at the moment. Henderson came to the Blazers as a highly regarded prospect, but he has not lived up to the hype that was surrounding him before he entered the league.

Sidy Cissoko News / Last Word On Sports / March 14

Sidy Cissoko Has Proven To Be The Trail Blazers’ Spark Plug

The Portland Trail Blazers often struggle when they play lethargic basketball. Thankfully, they benefit from Sidy Cissoko‘s energy, which has become a vital part of their system.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 11

Hornets Erase 19-Point Deficit to Stun Trail Blazers 103-101 in Portland

Down 19. On the road. In a building where they’d won just once in nearly two decades. The Charlotte Hornets didn’t flinch. Behind a gutsy second-half performance,

Scoot Henderson News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

Scoot Henderson Shows Blazers’ Star Qualities Amid Struggles

The Portland Trail Blazers are ready to fight for a postseason berth this season. Deni Avdija is the Blazers’ star, but more players on the roster who are hungry.

Jrue Holiday News / Hoops Wire / March 9

Jrue Holiday quietly powering Blazers’ play-in push

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday continues to remind the NBA just how valuable he can be. Over his last five games, the veteran guard is averaging … 24.8 points, 6.4 assists and 4.6 rebounds.

Scoot Henderson News / Field Level Media / March 9

Scoot Henderson, Blazers add to Pacers' misery in dominant win

Scoot Henderson scored a season-high 28 points on 10-of-15 shooting to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to an easy 131-111 victory over the visiting Indiana Pacers on Sunday night.

Damon Stoudamire News / Larry Brown Sports / March 8

Former NBA standout fired as Georgia Tech head coach

Former NBA standout Damon Stoudamire is out as head coach at Georgia Tech after three seasons.

Stunning UConn loss puts NCAA Tournament 1-seed up for grabs

Dick Vitale calls out Kentucky's roster in loss to No. 5 Florida

Five men's college basketball teams with most on the line in conference tournaments

The 'Active NCAA Tournament appearance streak leaders' quiz

Scoot Henderson News / Last Word On Sports / March 7

Scoot Henderson’s Struggles Could Make Blazers’ Future Bleak

The Portland Trail Blazers’ future should be bright, but it is looking a bit bleak at the moment. As one of the biggest pieces for the long-term future, Scoot Henderson‘s struggles are becoming an issue.

Javonte Cooke News / Hoops Rumors / March 2

Trail Blazers To Waive Javonte Cooke

The Trail Blazers plan to waive Javonte Cooke, who is on a two-way contract, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Cooke, 26, has spent the entire 2025/26 season with Portland.