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Deni Avdija speaks out on ‘disrespect’ from Stephon Castle

The Portland Trail Blazers fell behind 3-1 in their opening round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs after their 114-93 loss in Game 4, a game that also featured a bit of fireworks between Deni Avdija and Stephon Castle.

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Blazers’ Game 4 Collapse Brings Deja Vu in More Ways Than One

It happened again. No, not the fact the Portland Trail Blazers blew a double-digit second-half lead for the second time in less than 48 hours this weekend in the NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / April 26

Trail Blazers Setting Wrong Records Against Spurs in NBA Playoffs

The Portland Trail Blazers gave away their chances of winning the first-round series against the San Antonio Spurs, along with the greater part of their dignity, in a 114-93 loss on Sunday afternoon.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 26

Victor Wembanyama returns for Spurs, delivers harsh lesson to Trail Blazers

Wembanyama dominated in the Spurs' 114-93 win, and, in the process, helped deliver a very harsh lesson to an up-and-coming Trail Blazers team that still has some things to learn.

Spurs dominate 2nd half to go up 3-1 on Trail Blazers

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Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26

Is Blazers’ Damian Lillard returning for Game 4 vs. Spurs?

As Deni Avdija put it, the Portland Trail Blazers were punched back in Game 3 of their first-round series against the San Antonio Spurs, that too in the absence of Victor Wembanyama, who sat out due to concussion protocol.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 26

Trail Blazers vs. Spurs, Game 4 Preview: What Must Portland Accomplish for an Upset Win?

Moda Center, understandably, found itself in a stunned silence after the San Antonio Spurs turned a 15-point second-half deficit into a 120-108 win over the Trail Blazers in Game 3.

Damian Lillard News / Hoops Wire / April 25

Blazers haven’t ruled out Damian Lillard playoff return, eyeing Giannis push

This one sounds a little wild at first. But this is the NBA, so maybe not entirely impossible. According to Bill Oram of The Oregonian, the Trail Blazers haven’t completely ruled out the idea of Damian Lillard making a surprise return during the playoffs.

Deni Avdija News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 25

De’Aaron Fox chips Blazers Forward Deni Avdija’s tooth in Game 3 vs. Spurs

Playoff basketball in the Pacific Northwest is officially a contact sport. During the Portland Trail Blazers’ gritty Game 3 battle against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night, Deni Avdija proved he is willing to leave everything on the hardwood, including a piece of his smile.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24

Blazers’ Deni Avdija draws eye-opening Luka Doncic comp from Hall of Famer

The Portland Trail Blazers are facing a major assignment as they confront the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The second-seeded Spurs are expected to survive and advance over the seventh-seeded Blazers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Trade Talk Sports / April 24

Trail Blazers Want to Make a Play for Giannis Antetokounmpo This Summer

While all of the Portland Trail Blazers’ focus is currently on their first-round series with the San Antonio Spurs in their return to the playoffs for the first time since 2020–21, the organization is still planning for what’s to come.

Damian Lillard News / Larry Brown Sports / April 24

Surprising news emerges about Damian Lillard

The Portland Trail Blazers are very much in their first round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs. If they can hold out long enough, there is at least a small chance that a big boost might be around the corner.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Scoot Henderson News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 24

How Exactly Does Portland's Scoot Henderson Follow Up His Breakthrough Performance in Game 2?

For anyone with a heightened sense of humor, it’s likely that Scoot Henderson’s end-of-night interview after the Portland Trail Blazers’ 106-103 win in Game 2 offered plenty to smile about.

Damian Lillard News / Total Pro Sports / April 24

Damian Lillard’s Potential Return Gains Optimism as Playoff Comeback Remains in Play

The possibility of Damian Lillard returning this postseason is no longer completely out of discussion. As optimism quietly builds around a late playoff comeback for the Portland Trail Blazers star, things could change fast in the coming time.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / The Lead / April 24

Is Tom Dundon the Villain Portland Trail Blazers Fans Need?

In the Rip City Rising Ownership Group’s introductory press conference, majority owner Tom Dundon said, in reference to rumors about him moving the team,

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The '30-point, 0-assist playoff games' quiz

How many of the 67 players since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 to score 30 points without dishing out an assist in a postseason game can you name in eight minutes?

Tiago Splitter News / Hoops Rumors / April 22

Blazers’ Splitter ‘Just Trying To Be A Pro’ Amid Coaching Rumors

After taking over as the Trail Blazers‘ interim head coach following Chauncey Billups‘ arrest one game into the season, Tiago Splitter led the team to a 42-39 record, a play-in victory, and the franchise’s first playoff berth since 2021.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / April 23

New Trail Blazers owner reportedly targeting team's mascots

Tom Dundon has begun his tenure as Portland Trail Blazers owner with a series of cost-cutting measures. His next target? The team's mascots.

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Matisse Thybulle News / BasketballNews.com / April 22

Matisse Thybulle: More Than Basketball

There is a version of Matisse Thybulle that the casual fan never sees. Not the one locking down guards at the point of attack, reading passing lanes before they open, or flying in for a block that shifts the momentum of a game.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / April 21

Report: Blazers owner Tom Dundon unfazed by criticism of approach

Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is cutting costs, and apparently, he’s waving his hands in the air like he just don’t care. More specifically, according to The Athletic’s Jason Quick, Dundon is unfazed by criticism directed his way for some of his eyebrow-raising moves to cut costs in the playoffs.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / April 21

Blazers leave two-way players, team reporter home in playoff cost-cutting moves

The Trail Blazers are in the playoffs again. The way they are operating behind the scenes has drawn just as much attention. According to Bill Oram of OregonLive, Portland reduced its traveling party for its play-in game in Phoenix and first-round series in San Antonio, leaving behind digital reporter Casey Holdahl and team photographer Bruce Ely.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / April 20

Trail Blazers Left Two-Way Players At Home For Trip To San Antonio

Tom Dundon’s penny-pinching reputation since taking over as owner of the Trail Blazers continues to grow. Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report states in a subscriber-only story that Portland didn’t bring two-way players Caleb Love, Chris Youngblood and Jayson Kent to San Antonio for the first two games of its first-round playoff series.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / April 20

New Trail Blazers owner showing troubling signs of cheapness

New Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon has only been officially in charge of his new team for three weeks, but he's already sending troubling signals that he's unwilling to spend money.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20

Blazers pulled another cheap move to open playoffs

The Portland Trail Blazers are blazing new trails in the realm of cost-cutting. The Blazers already made negative headlines after getting through the play-in tournament, when it was revealed Friday that the team was not giving fans free T-shirts for Games 3 and 4.