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When the Portland Trail Blazers signed Javonte Cooke before the start of the regular season, he became only the second active NBA player to have played all four years of college basketball at a Division 2 school.

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Avdija, Camara Outdo Themselves in Toronto

The Portland Trail Blazers fell short of a comeback in a 121-118 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Portland was led by some strong play by Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe and Toumani Camara who finished with 25 points, 23 points and 21 points respectively.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 2

Blazers’ Jerami Grant posterizes Scottie Barnes to fuel comeback bid

A game against the Toronto Raptors on the road was always going to be tough for the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers are missing a few key guys, and they’re battling against one of the best teams in the East in the early goings of the 2025-26 campaign.

Deni Avdija News / Blazer's Edge / December 2

Avdija Nominated For Player of the Month

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija was nominated for Western Conference Player of the Month honors for the time period of October and November, the league announced today.

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The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 50-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Most 15-rebound triple-doubles in NBA history' quiz

The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / December 2

What Quarter-season Grade Do You Give the Blazers?

Twenty games in, the Portland Trail Blazers have just about reached the quarter-mark of the long NBA season. With an 8-12 record made up of some exhilarating highs and crushing lows, Portland is sitting in the Play-in race as the No.

MarJon Beauchamp News / Hoops Rumors / December 2

MarJon Beauchamp makes case for NBA deal with FIBA play

Team USA took a first step toward officially clinching its spot in the 2027 FIBA World Cup over the past week, blowing out Nicaragua in a pair of qualifying games.

Donovan Clingan News / Blazer's Edge / December 1

Injury Report: Clingan Questionable for Raptors Game

The Portland Trail Blazers will face the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday with their now-customary injury list intact. The Blazers released the latest injury update for the game and their hefty suitcase full of non-functional players is making the trip to Canada.

Yang Hansen News / Last Word On Sports / December 1

Yang Hansen Could Be Another Portland Trail Blazers Fumble

Yang Hansen was a massive investment for the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2025 NBA Draft. Initially, Portland had the 11th pick, but traded down to select Yang with the 16th pick.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / December 1

Deni Avdija Makes Special Blazers History Despite Loss to Thunder

The Portland Trail Blazers were on the brink of doing something just one other team has done this season when they entered the fourth quarter with a two-point lead over the one-loss defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

Donovan Clingan News / Blazer's Edge / December 1

Donovan Clingan Starting to Shine for Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers have continued to trudge through a difficult stretch in their schedule to start the season. They went 2-5 over the last two weeks, beating the Golden State Warriors and Milwuakee Bucks and falling to the Phoenix Suns, Chicago Bulls, San Antonio Spurs and two losses to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Tiago Splitter News / Blazer's Edge / December 1

Tiago Splitter Tested Blazers Speed Run in Paris

Tiago Splitter, The Portland Trail Blazer’s current Interim Head Coach, got his first head coaching job with Paris Basketball in 2024. His stint in Paris was short, but in his only season he took Paris Basketball to the French Championship as well as the French Cup.

Deni Avdija News / Blazer's Edge / December 1

Deni Avdija is Getting the Star Treatment From Defenses

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija has played like a star all season. Now, he’s facing the next level in a star basketball player’s evolution: the opposing defense’s utmost attention.

Deni Avdija News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 30

Blazers star Deni Avdija’s extremely rare feat wasted in loss to Thunder

Deni Avdija had a career night that unfortunately went to waste in the Portland Trail Blazers’ matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night.

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The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Five game-winning-drives in a season' quiz

The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 30

6 Trail Blazers Ruled Out Ahead of Thunder Game Sunday

The Portland Trail Blazers are reeling after Wednesday's disappointing loss to the San Antonio Spurs, which knocked the team out of contention for the NBA Cup.

Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 29

Deni Avdija Gets Honest About Blazers' NBA Cup Elimination

Portland Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija addressed the team's NBA Cup elimination after losing to the San Antonio Spurs 115-102 on Wednesday. The Blazers had a chance to clinch Group C in the Western Conference bracket with a win, but fell short.

Toumani Camara News / Last Word On Sports / November 27

Camara’s Shooting Struggles Have Become a Blazers Problem

The Portland Trail Blazers almost advanced in the NBA Cup on Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Deni Avdija did his best to carry Portland, but there is a problem brewing for the Blazers.

Donovan Clingan News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

Donovan Clingan is Proving He is the Blazers’ Franchise Center

Center is one of the toughest positions to play in the NBA because of all the responsibilities. Donovan Clingan has become the Portland Trail Blazers’ franchise center with ease, shining in Tiago Splitter’s system.

Jerami Grant News / Field Level Media / November 24

Jerami Grant (35), Blazers hand Bucks 5th straight loss

Jerami Grant scored 35 points to lead the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers to a 115-103 victory over the Bucks in Milwaukee on Monday night. Deni Avdija added 22 for a Portland team without former Buck Jrue Holiday (calf), Scoot Henderson (hamstring) and Shaedon Sharpe (calf).