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Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / August 7
Local Government Next Steps With Moda Center 
There has been a lot going on with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Moda Center, and I figured it might be helpful to blend a recap from a busy week on the local government front with a few of my own thoughts in the easiest-to-digest way possible.
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.
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.
The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to appear in the most playoff games for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Donovan Clingan News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 6
Blazers' Free Agency Move Could Unlock Donovan Clingan
Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan is establishing himself as the team's center of the future after averaging a double-double in 2025-26. Clingan
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.
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.
Ja Morant News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 5
Why the Blazers Traded for Ja Morant This Offseason
It's been a little over a month since the Portland Trail Blazers shocked the NBA and traded for Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant. Morant has been the prime move for the Blazers this offseason, in a summer that has seen them criticized more than anything.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / August 5
Grading The Trail Blazers’ 2026 NBA Offseason: Ja Morant Gamble, Robert Williams III Extension, And More
After only 36 wins in 2024-25, the Portland Trail Blazers improved to 42-40, finished eighth in the West, and reached the playoffs, surprising almost everyone in the process.
Jeremy Sochan News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 5
5 Questions From Knicks Expert on Blazers PF Jeremy Sochan
The Portland Trail Blazers are adding to their 15-man roster by signing former top-10 pick Jeremy Sochan to a one-year, non-guaranteed deal. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding Sochan, who was once viewed as a top prospect but has sunk to the bottom of the NBA hierarchy going into his age-23 season.
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.
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 / 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.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 4
Blazers rumors: Marc Stein debunks ‘erroneous’ Jrue Holiday speculation
The Philadelphia 76ers have undoubtedly become one of the hottest teams in the NBA after adding both LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to an already-packed roster that boasted of Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey.
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 / Fadeaway World / July 31
Risky Trade Idea Solves Trail Blazers’ Crowded Backcourt Problem
The Portland Trail Blazers definitely have one of the NBA’s deepest backcourts, and that same depth might force them to make a difficult decision. Sports writer Jeremy Brenner recently proposed a blockbuster trade idea that would solve one of the Portland Trail Blazers’ biggest roster issues as they head into the 2026-27 season.
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.
Portland Trail Blazers 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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