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NBA 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.
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.
The 'NBA Playoff 30-point teammates' quiz
How many of the most recent teammates to score at least 30 points in the same NBA Playoff game can you name in seven minutes?
Damian Lillard News / Athlon Sports / April 24
Damian Lillard Injury Update Emerges Before Game 3 of Blazers-Spurs
The last time Damian Lillard suited up for the Portland Trail Blazers was on March 22, 2023. It has been more than three years since the nine-time All-Star took the court in a Blazers uniform.
Trail Blazers Around the Web
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.
Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24
Damian Lillard could return from Achilles injury vs. Spurs
The Portland Trail Blazers are deadlocked in a battle with the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Deni Avdija and Co. will try to take a 2-1 series lead on Friday night when the series shifts to the Pacific Northwest for Games 3 and 4 with Damian Lillard watching from the sidelines.
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,
Adam Silver News / Blazer's Edge / April 22
Adam Silver on Trail Blazers: Give Tom Dundon a Chance! 
Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon has been under fire for the last couple weeks, accused of being “cheap” due to various cost-cutting measures (and attendant rumors) enacted since he assumed control of the team at the start of the month.
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?
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.
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.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22
Blazers’ Deni Avdija gives props to Tiago Splitter for ‘phenomenal’ coaching job
When all is said and done, any fan of the Portland Trail Blazers would declare the 2025-26 season a successful one. After all, the Blazers have been rebuilding over the past few seasons, so making the playoffs means that they’ve already accomplished one of their lofty goals.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 22
Scoot Henderson shoots Trail Blazers past Spurs to even series
Aided by Victor Wembanyama exiting the game early after a scary fall, the Portland Trail Blazers evened up their first-round series with the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.
Portland Trail Blazers News / AirJordanChronicles / April 22
Senior Journalist Jason Quick Reports Trail Blazers’ New Cost Cutting Measures
Just weeks into the job, Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is already drawing scrutiny across the NBA due to his cost-cutting measures. Athletic
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 22
Victor Wembanyama's scary fall puts Spurs' playoff chances in peril
After a scary fall put San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama in the concussion protocol early in Game 2, his team will have to scramble to win without the Defensive Player of the Year.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 21
Final Injury Report for Trail Blazers-Spurs Game 2
The San Antonio Spurs are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 2 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. San Antonio enters Tuesday’s game with a 1-0 series lead after defeating Portland at home in Game 1 on Sunday night.
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.
Matisse Thybulle News / Scoop B / April 21
Beyond the Box Score: Matisse Thybulle on Defensive Artistry, Creative Outlets & Portland Trail Blazers’ Underdog Mentality
When you talk about “impact” in the NBA, you’re usually looking at the flashy dunks or the 30-point outbursts. But if you really watch the game, the way a scout or a coach does, you see the subtle art of the disruption. That is where Matisse Thybulle lives.
Tiago Splitter News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21
Blazers’ Tiago Splitter’s frustrating moment over new owner Tom Dundon’s cheapness revealed
The Portland Trail Blazers have made their return to the NBA playoffs, but attention has shifted from their on-court momentum to the controversial cost-cutting measures implemented by new owner Tom Dundon.
NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 20
3 Blazers Who Cost Portland Most in Game 1 Loss vs. Spurs
The Portland Trail Blazers are coming up short after a 111-98 loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, largely due to a historic 35-point debut from Victor Wembanyama.
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 / 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.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17
Blazers accused of pulling a cheap move on their fans before playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers are dampening some of the excitement about the franchise’s first trip to the playoffs in a half-decade.
The 'Most active 20-point playoff games' quiz
There are 40 active NBA players who have at least 20 20-point postseason games under their belts. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
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