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Damian Lillard jumps in on the Miami (OH) NCAA Tournament debate

When he’s not winning All-Star weekend three-point competitions, injured Blazers guard Damian Lillard spends his time backing college basketball’s most surprising story, the Miami (OH) RedHawks basketball team.

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Trail Blazers vs. Kevin Durant's Rockets: Preview, Injury Report

The Portland Trail Blazers are concluding their five-game road trip as they head to the Lone Star State to take on the Houston Rockets. The Blazers are looking for a winning record on the road trip, which has lasted over a week after arriving in the Windy City last Wednesday.

Blake Wesley News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 5

Blazers' Blake Wesley Recalls Giving Back to Portland

Portland Trail Blazers guard Blake Wesley hasn't made a huge impact on the court because he's been dealing with a foot injury for most of the season. However, he has made a huge impact off of it.

Deni Avdija News / Blazer's Edge / March 5

Avdija Downgraded to Doubtful to Play Versus Rockets

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star forward Deni Avdija has been downgraded to doubtful to play against the Houston Rockets on Friday as he continues to deal with lower back injury management, the organization announced.

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The 'Multiple 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Single playoff-points leaders' quiz

The 'Most active 30-point NBA games' quiz

The '3-Point Era playoff scoring leaders' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 5

Blazers Have Work to Do If They Want .500 Goal

The Portland Trail Blazers have 19 games left on the schedule, and if they want to get to .500 for the first time in five years, they need to win at least 11 of those contests.

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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.

Scoot Henderson News / Blazer's Edge / March 5

Scoot Henderson and the Search for the Next Trail Blazers Star

The Blazer’s Edge Mailbag covers tons of Portland Trail Blazers topics. Usually we spend an entire article on one subject because they tend to be deep and interesting enough to do so.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

How The Blazers’ Veterans Can Lead The Postseason Charge

The Portland Trail Blazers have a talented group of young players, but the experienced ones are still good. The Blazers’ veterans could contribute toward the postseason push.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / March 4

Clingan, Blazers Won’t Let Grizzlies Prosper

The Portland Trail Blazers got back on track in NBA action tonight, grounding the Memphis Grizzlies 122-114. Jrue Holiday led the way with 35 points, followed by Jerami Grant with 30.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Field Level Media / March 4

Jrue Holiday drops season-high 35 as Trail Blazers beat Grizzlies

Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 35 points with 11 assists, Jerami Grant added 30 points and nine rebounds, and Robert Williams III had 20 points and 11 boards to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 122-114 victory Wednesday night over the host Memphis Grizzlies.

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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.

Donovan Clingan News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 4

Blazers’ Donovan Clingan ejected from Memphis game after dangerous elbow

The Portland Trail Blazers were looking to keep their momentum rolling against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, but things took a sharp turn for the worse late in the second quarter.

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The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 4

Deni Avdija Ruled Out With Injury for Blazers vs. Grizzlies

Amid the best season of his career, Deni Avdija has struggled to stay on the court. The Portland Trail Blazers' first-time NBA All-Star has missed the last four games with a back injury.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 4

Trail Blazers readying for stretch run, set for clash with short-handed Grizzlies

Deni Avdija, recovering from a back injury, is nearing a return to the Portland Trail Blazers lineup, a development that has interim coach Tiago Splitter in a better frame of mind.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 3

Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier due in court in gambling cases

Basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and current player Terry Rozier are among the people who will appear in federal court this week for status hearings in their illegal gambling cases, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

Chauncey Billups News / Hoops Wire / March 3

New details emerge in Chauncey Billups’ federal poker case

From franchise cornerstone to federal courtroom. That’s where things stand for former Chauncey Billups, as detailed in a lengthy report by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne.

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.

Charles Barkley News / Total Pro Sports / March 2

NBA Veteran Reveals Wild Story of Charles Barkley Taking Over After Getting Embarrassed by Trail Blazers

Some vets talk leadership. Others live it. On March 2, former NBA guard Cuttino Mobley pulled back the curtain on what it was like sharing a locker room with Charles Barkley during his 1998-99 rookie season with the Houston Rockets.

NBA News / The SportsRush / March 2

Charles Barkley 'Killed' Trail Blazers After Jermaine O’Neal’s and Rasheed Wallace’s Incessant Trash Talking

The NBA is a trash talk league. That’s been true for decades. We see it now with guys like Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic yapping it up at opposing players, and we’ve seen it over the years with players like Gary Payton, Reggie Miller and Larry Bird.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / February 28

Scoot Henderson Can Shine Amid The Trail Blazers’ Injuries

The Portland Trail Blazers’ injuries have slightly derailed the promising second half of the 2025-26 season. With Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe out injured, it is Scoot Henderson‘s opportunity to shine.

Shaedon Sharpe News / Hoops Rumors / February 24

Shaedon Sharpe Has Stress Fracture, Could Miss Rest Of Season

Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe has a stress fracture in his left fibula, Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report tweets. He’ll be reevaluated in approximately 4-to-6 weeks, according to the team, to allow for adequate healing before beginning a progressive return to full basketball activity.

Donovan Clingan News / NBA Analysis Network / February 24