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NBA Insider Urges Blazers to Make Key Tiago Splitter Decision

A league insider has pressured the Portland Trail Blazers to make a critical determination on interim head coach Tiago Splitter. Aaditya Krishnamurthy

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Blazers Make List of Underestimated Teams

I’ll admit it. I underestimated these Portland Trail Blazers. Sure, I expected improvement and tenacious defense, but I didn’t expect… this. Not so early in the season at least.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / November 7

Damon Jones Pleads Not Guilty in NBA Gambling Cases

Damon Jones has pleaded not guilty to charges in both cases in which he was recently indicted, according to The Athletic (subscription required): Former

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

Blazers Fifth in Recent Power Poll

The Portland Trail Blazers have garnered an early-season reputation as giant slayers, and the media has taken notice. Following their nail-biter win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, CBS Sports has ranked the Blazers fifth (!) in their most recent power poll.

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'Triple-doubles from the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

The 'NBA 20-season club' quiz

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / November 6

Streak-Busters: How the Blazers Upset the Defending Champs

The Portland Trail Blazers upset the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119 on Wednesday night to end the latter’s unbeaten run. This was the Thunder’s first loss of the season, as the Blazers came back from a 22-point deficit.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 6

Portland Trail Blazers must make crucial Tiago Splitter decision after shocking OKC Thunder win

Tiago Splitter is doing an amazing job as the interim head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and it might be time to make his appointment permanent.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players to record 10 or more double-doubles in the 2024-25 NBA seasons can you name in six minutes?

Damian Lillard News / The SportsRush / November 6

‘Jordan Rules’ Author Doesn’t Believe Damian Lillard Deserved NBA 75 Spot

There was special excitement surrounding the release of the NBA 75th anniversary team in 2021, where there were some eyebrow-raising inclusions and some surprising omissions.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / November 6

Blazers hand Thunder first loss with huge fourth quarter

The Blazers used an incredible fourth quarter performance to hand the reigning champions their first loss of the season.

The most notable NBA players who never made the All-Star Game

The 'NBA all-time 50-point game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / November 6

Blazers Hand OKC First Loss of Season in Comeback

After a slow start, the Portland Trail Blazers rallied back to hand the reigning-champion Oklahoma City Thunder their first loss of the season, 121-119.

Blake Wesley News / Blazer's Edge / November 5

Wesley Has Surgery, Out For 8-12 Weeks

The Portland Trail Blazers’ Blake Wesley could be out until the end of January, according to a press release released by the organization. Portland Trail Blazers guard Blake Wesley underwent successful surgery today to repair a fracture of the fifth metatarsal base in his right foot.

Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 4

Blazers’ Damian Lillard has eye-popping workout 6 months after surgery

On the 27th of April, Damian Lillard ruptured his Achilles during the Milwaukee Bucks’ Game 4 loss to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 4

Charles Barkley Calls Out Blazers' Chauncey Billups Amid Gambling Scandal

The Portland Trail Blazers have had a bizarre start to their 2025-26 NBA season. A Monday night 123-116 loss to a Los Angeles Lakers squad missing stars Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves aside, Portland has been putting together wins at an encouraging clip.

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The 'Rookie TD pass leaders by team' quiz

The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The 'NFL Passing YPG leaders' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

The Trail Blazers’ Offense Rears Its Ugly Head Yet Again

The Portland Trail Blazers are only seven games into the 2025-26 season, but there are already some big storylines. While Tiago Splitter’s system is doing well defensively, the Blazers’ offense is chugging along.

NBA News / The SportsRush / November 3

Draymond Green Quotes Anthony Edwards While Heaping Praise on Portland Trailblazers

The Portland Trail Blazers have gotten off to a hot 4-2 start this season. Despite losing their head coach, Chauncey Billups, to a federal gambling case, the team hasn’t let it slow them down.

Blake Wesley News / Hoops Rumors / November 2

Trail Blazers' Blake Wesley out indefinitely with broken bone in foot

Trail Blazers‘ guard Blake Wesley has suffered a fracture to the fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot and is out indefinitely, reports Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report.

Robert Williams News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 2

Blazers Teammates React to Robert Williams Season Debut in Upset vs Nuggets

Portland Trail Blazers reserve center Robert Williams III played a small, but critical, role for the team's surprise 109-107 victory against the Denver Nuggets on Halloween.

Yang Hansen News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Trail Blazers Make Yang Hansen Decision Before Lakers Game

The Portland Trail Blazers have been one of the surprise teams of the 2025-26 NBA season so far, sitting at 4-2 after Friday night's 109-107 home win over the Denver Nuggets.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 1

Trail Blazers' furious last-minute comeback sinks Nuggets

Jerami Grant made two free throws with 1.4 seconds remaining and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to record a 109-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets in NBA Cup play on Friday night.

Matisse Thybulle News / Field Level Media / October 31

Blazers' Matisse Thybulle out after thumb surgery

The Portland Trail Blazers will be without Matisse Thybulle for at least a month after the swingman underwent surgery Friday on his left thumb. Thybulle got hurt in the first quarter of the Trail Blazers' game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday in Salt Lake City, and he sat out the remainder of the contest.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / October 31

Trail Blazers confirm timeline for return for wing Matisse Thybulle

Trail Blazers wing Matisse Thybulle underwent surgery on Friday morning.

Chauncey Billups hires notable attorney to represent him

The best draft pick in the history of NBA franchise

The 'Active NBA assist-per-game leaders' quiz

Jrue Holiday News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

The Growing Importance of Veteran Jrue Holiday’s Blazers Role

After all the hype from the offseason for the Portland Trail Blazers, it is safe to say they are thriving. They have started the season with a 3-2 record, the first time they have been over .500 since January 2023.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 31

Chauncey Billups hires notable attorney to represent him

Chauncey Billups is coming prepared ahead of his looming legal battle. The Portland Trail Blazers head coach has hired respected trial lawyer Marc Mukasey to serve as his attorney amid the ongoing FBI investigation into illegal gambling, per The Athletic’s Sam Amick.