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Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 12
Blazers add to Damian Lillard comeback hype with 4-word post
There is only a little over two months left before the start of the 2026-27 NBA regular season, which would mark the official return of Damian Lillard to action after he took the entirety of the previous campaign off as he recovered from a ruptured Achilles.
Damian Lillard News / Blazer's Edge / August 11
Watch Damian Lillard’s Summer Workout Video 
NBA summer workout videos are practically a cottage industry. “Player X put on 20 pounds of muscle!” and, “Player Y developed a three-point shot” are August clichés in a league hungry for content and hope.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 11
The Biggest Question the Blazers Still Haven't Answered This Offseason
There may not be a team in the NBA that has more starting-caliber point guards than the Portland Trail Blazers. Ja Morant, Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson and Jrue Holiday are all on the roster and there are questions surrounding how first-year head coach Micah Nori will distribute minutes amongst the foursome.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 10
The top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years: 25-21
A ranking of the 25 best players of the first 25 years of the 2000s, starting with spots 21-25.
Ja Morant News / Kicks on SI / August 9
Nike Ja 4 'Nightmare' and 'NY vs. NY' Launch This Week
Shortly after Ja Morant played his final game with the Memphis Grizzlies, he unveiled his fourth signature Nike basketball shoe in five bold colorways.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 9
3 Games Blazers Fans Are Dying to Know Ahead of Schedule Release
The Portland Trail Blazers schedule is expected to come out in the next couple of weeks, and there are many things to look forward to ahead of the new season.
Shaedon Sharpe News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 8
2 Reasons Why the Blazers Should Trade Shaedon Sharpe
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe has a lot of uncertainty surrounding him going into the 2026-27 season. After appearing in only 50 games this past season due to injury, his status as one of Portland's top building blocks is up in the air.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 7
Why the Blazers Signing Jeremy Sochan is Bad for Sidy Cissoko (And Why It's Not)
The Portland Trail Blazers have collected a lot of young talent over the past few years. The strategy has paid off, but there are now many developing players who are competing for minutes at the back end of the rotation.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 7
Blazers Fans Get Good News on Arena Deal Negotiations
Portland Trail Blazers fans are on pins and needles, hoping that the franchise will negotiate a new long-term lease with the Moda Center. A step in that direction took place on Thursday, as Multnomah County's Board of Commissioners agreed to grant up to $101.6 million to approve funding for renovations at the Moda Center.
Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / August 6
Owner Tom Dundon Faces $1 Billion Risk Over Trail Blazers Moving Out of Portland, per Reports
As the Portland Trail Blazers count down to a tense face-off with their city and beloved franchise, the future of the Team has reached a critical crossroads.
Jrue Holiday News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4
Noteworthy update emerges on Jrue Holiday’s future
Jrue Holiday still appears to have a seat at the table in Portland. The Portland Trail Blazers are not looking to buy out their veteran guard Holiday, longtime NBA writer Marc Stein reported to Substack this week.
Portland Trail Blazers News / TWSN / August 4
Will the Portland Trail Blazers Leave Oregon?
From an NBA fan and sports analyst perspective. Portland feels like a team that the community really embraces, but you never look at it as a legitimate consistent championship destination.
Bill Simmons News / HITC / August 4
Bill Simmons coins new nickname for Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon as relocation rumours continue
Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is being criticized from all angles. To nobody’s surprise, Bill Simmons is among his funniest detractors, coming up with a hilarious new nickname.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / August 3
Evidence Tom Dundon wants to keep Blazers in Portland remains hard to find
No one knows for certain whether Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon wants to move the franchise. Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report isn’t ready to say that’s the plan.
Bill Simmons News / EssentiallySports / August 3
Bill Simmons Rips 'El Cheapo' Tom Dundon for Alleged Plan to Move Trail Blazers to Kansas City
“It’s like somebody buying a house because they like the street, not the house.” That’s how Bill Simmons described his biggest concern about Tom Dundon’s ownership of the Trail Blazers, suggesting the billionaire could be more interested in owning an NBA franchise than maintaining its connection to Portland.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / August 2
Blazers, Portland remain far apart as relocation questions loom
The Trail Blazers and the city of Portland finally met face to face about renovating the Moda Center and keeping the franchise in town. It apparently didn’t go especially well.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / August 2
Trail Blazers, Portland Still Far Apart In Negotiations
On Thursday, the Trail Blazers and officials from the city of Portland were finally able to meet about the ongoing negotiations aimed at renovating the Moda Center and keeping the team in Portland, Jason Quick writes for The Athletic.
Vit Krejci News / Hoops Rumors / August 2
Vit Krejci’s 2026/27 Salary Is Now Partially Guaranteed
After remaining on the Trail Blazers‘ roster through August 1, Vit Krejci‘s non-guaranteed $2,667,944 salary is now partially guaranteed for $250K, as our list of early salary guarantee dates shows.
Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / August 1
Tom Dundon Accused of ‘Moving Goalposts’ After Trail Blazers’ Investment Remarks on Portland
There’s been little honeymoon phase since Texas billionaire Tom Dundon took over the Portland Trail Blazers in March 2026. Tensions between the new franchise owner and the city have grown.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / July 30
Portland City Council to review proposal aimed at keeping Blazers through 2047
The future of the Trail Blazers in Portland will take another step Thursday. Portland’s City Council is scheduled to publicly review a proposed agreement tied to renovations at the Moda Center, a deal that would include a 20-year commitment from the franchise to remain in the city through at least 2047.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 30
Extended LeBron James pursuit puts Cavaliers' fallback option at risk
The Cleveland Cavaliers had to wait until July 24 to learn that LeBron James wasn't joining their team. Now that delay is complicating their fallback signing.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26
Luka Doncic gives Lakers a golden opportunity to restore their glory
The Lakers have been handed the type of opportunity most franchises spend decades chasing.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / July 22
'El Cheapo': Blazers owner strikes again as team loses longtime broadcaster
Dundon cares deeply about saving money on his NBA team. He doesn't seem to care about his team's fans or employees.
Adam Silver News / Yardbarker / July 21
Adam Silver's delayed expansion decision gives Blazers owner leverage
Commissioner Adam Silver and the NBA have been dragging their feet on expansion plans. That delay has given the league's newest owner powerful leverage.
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