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Former Blazers Guard Could Be Traded for Second Time This Offseason

The Portland Trail Blazers made the decision to trade Anfernee Simons to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Jrue Holiday. The Blazers briefly had Holiday before last season started before trading him to Boston.

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Nuance may be required with Portland’s newest center. The Portland Trail Blazers will begin their 2025 NBA Summer League schedule tomorrow evening with a tilt against the Golden State Warriors in Las Vegas.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / July 10

The Blazers Have A PG Problem With Henderson And Holiday

The Portland Trail Blazers sent Anfernee Simons to the Boston Celtics in a trade for Jrue Holiday. The veteran’s arrival could be a problem for the Blazers and young guard Scoot Henderson in Chauncey Billups’ system.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 10

The move Portland Trail Blazers still must make in 2025 NBA free agency

The Portland Trail Blazers are assembling an up-and-coming in the Pacific Northwest, and after a strong end to last season, they finished with 36 wins, putting them to within striking distance of a play-in tournament spot.

Deandre Ayton News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 9

Deandre Ayton Gets Honest About Shortcomings With Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers and Deandre Ayton did not have a happy marriage. Ayton was with the Blazers for just two seasons and did not help them contribute to winning.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 9

Trail Blazers 2025 NBA Cup Group Revealed

Portland will have to deal with the likes of Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama in group play. The Portland Trail Blazers’ draw for group play of the 2025 NBA Emirates Cup has been revealed by the league.

Jrue Holiday News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Complications Emerge in Jrue Holiday to Portland Trail Blazers Trade: Report

The Portland Trail Blazers have been making moves this offseason that have made their roster look a lot different Portland moved on from two of their top players in recent weeks after they agreed to a buyout with center Deandre Ayton and traded away top scorer Anfernee Simons for Jrue Holiday.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 9

Who is This Generation’s Jerome Kersey for the Trail Blazers?

Finding analogs for the current Portland players. The Portland Trail Blazers are at an interesting spot in their history, an in-between zone following the decade-long Damian Lillard era and whatever comes next.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 8

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.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 8

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.

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.

NBA 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.

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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.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 5

Deandre Ayton had key reason for wanting to join Lakers

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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

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Two years later, Blazers are clear winner of Lillard trade

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

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