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Former Blazers Star Asked Portland to Buy Out His Contract

The Portland Trail Blazers shockingly bought out Deandre Ayton during the NBA offseason — a move that was started by Ayton himself. In the buyout, Ayton is giving up $10 million out of the $35 million left on his contract.

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Blazers Earn 'C' Grade for Offseason Work Thus Far

The Portland Trail Blazers seemingly have a real identity for the first time since Damian Lillard left the franchise. The front office has built a young, hungry team with a defense-first mindset.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Fastbreak on SI / July 8

Portland Trail Blazers Officially Announce Trade For 2x NBA All-Star

Jrue Holiday has been one of the most important role players in NBA history. The two-time NBA Champion is coming off a year where he averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 44.3% from the field in 62 games for the Boston Celtics.

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Anfernee Simons News / Blazer's Edge / July 7

Anfernee Simons Says Goodbye to Trail Blazers

Simons posts his thoughts on leaving to Instagram. On June 23 the trade sending Anfernee Simons from the Portland Trail Blazers to the Boston Celtics for Jrue Holiday was made public.

Jrue Holiday News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7

Celtics get bad news about Jrue Holiday trade

The Boston Celtics made their first major move of the offseason last month when they traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, but the return for the veteran guard wound up being a lot lighter than they anticipated.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 7

Trail Blazers Still Missing a Key Ingredient from their New Roster

Portland’s attack still contains major holes. The Portland Trail Blazers made major roster changes during the last two weeks of June, 2025. They traded guard Anfernee Simons for Jrue Holiday, drafted center Yang Hansen, and bought out veteran pivot Deandre Ayton.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 7

Taking Stock of the Blazers After the NBA Draft and Free Agency

Where are the Blazers now and where are they going? The Portland Trail Blazers have been plenty active over the last two weeks. They traded Anfernee Simons

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 6

Caleb Love and Ronnie Burrell Talk Summer League

Two-way player Caleb Love and new assistant coach Ronnie Burrell hit the microphones after the Blazers’ practice today New Portland Trail Blazers guard Caleb Love and Blazers assistant coach Ronnie Burrell spoke to Portland media this afternoon ahead of the 2025 NBA Summer League.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 6

Blazers Named Top Landing Spot for All-NBA Guard in Blockbuster Free Agent Move

The Portland Trail Blazers could sign a key free agent in an unexpected move that lands the team a beloved star. Damian Lillard, one of the greatest Blazers in history, is an NBA free agent after getting waived by the Milwaukee Bucks.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Analysis Network / July 6

Yang Hansen is ready to make his mark for the Trail Blazers, and he has explained exactly how he intends to do it

Despite the language barrier, Yang Hansen is ready to contribute to the Trail Blazers. After the first practice ahead of the NBA Summer League, Yang discussed what he wants to do for the team.

Jabari Walker News / Blazer's Edge / July 6

Jabari Walker Bids Farewell to Portland

Walker thanks the Blazers organization, teammates and Rip City. The Portland Trail Blazers didn’t extend a qualifying offer to Jabari Walker this offseason, with the result that Walker became an unrestricted free agent.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 6

Takeaways From Yang Hansen’s First Summer League Practice

Hansen and others spoke with reporters Saturday following the team’s first official practice in Tualatin. Rookie Yang Hansen and the rest of the Portland Trail Blazers Summer League team held their first official practice Saturday in Tualatin.

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 5

Deandre Ayton had key reason for wanting to join Lakers

Deandre Ayton moved quickly to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers once he was able to pick a new team, and there was one major motivating factor for his decision.

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Jabari Walker News / Hoops Rumors / July 3

Former second-round pick signs two-way deal with 76ers

He played a significant role for Portland in 2023-24, averaging 8.9 points and 7.1 rebounds in 23.6 minutes per game across 72 total outings

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 3

Lakers' splash signing comes with major red flags

There are some clear warning signs about the newest Laker.

Deandre Ayton agrees to sign with the perfect team to maximize his potential

Somebody needs to save LeBron James from the Lakers

Bronny James gets honest about the LeBron trade speculation

Two notable former Lakers figures could be joining the Mavericks

Two years later, Trail Blazers are clear winner of Damian Lillard trade

Bucks honored Bobby Bonilla Day with Lillard's buyout

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / July 2

Two years later, Blazers are clear winner of Lillard trade

Two years later, Blazers are clear winner of Damian Lillard trade

The three-team deal that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks involved a future Hall of Famer, an All-Defensive guard and former No. 1 pick who'd been to the Finals. Yet two years later, the prize of the trade is a little-known second-round pick.

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