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Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 19
Day of Truth Arrives for Scoot Henderson Contract Extension 
The NBA deadline for extending the contracts of players in the final years of their rookie deals is upon us. Today at 3:00, Pacific the market will close on extensions for the draft class of 2023.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 19
Tom Dundon: The Priority is to Keep the Blazers in Portland
Tom Dundon’s priority is keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland, according to a text message exchange between the new owner and Mike Vorkunov of the Athletic (subscription required).
Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 19
5 Things I Liked from Deni Avdija's Recent Blazers Comments
The Portland Trail Blazers are putting together their final preparations before their season opener on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. The Blazers have a lot of new, exciting things going into the season, but Deni Avdija might be the most important piece to the puzzle.
The 'Most NBA games played' quiz
How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 19
3 Burning Questions Facing the Blazers This Season
The Portland Trail Blazers are just a few days away from the start of the 2026-27 season, where they will host the Phoenix Suns in their opener. The Blazers are hoping to make it back to the playoffs after snapping a five-year drought last season.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
NBA News / Kicks on SI / October 18
The Nike Ja 4 'Zombie' Drops This Week
Earlier this week, Nike Basketball announced its plans to haunt the hardwood with the 2026 Halloween Collection. Instead of a single theme, signature sneaker models will drop in unique Halloween-inspired colorways over the course of two weeks.
NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 18
Did the Blazers Get Enough Out of Preseason?
The Portland Trail Blazers closed out preseason with a loss to the Golden State Warriors in a game with as many negative takeaways as positive ones. After wins over the Warriors, Kings, and London Lions, a 3-1 preseason record could be considered quite impressive for rookie head coach Micah Nori.
Jeremy Sochan News / EssentiallySports / October 18
Jeremy Sochan Released by Blazers as 23-Year-Old Stands Team-Less Months After Championship With Knicks
Once again, Jeremy Sochan’s topsy-turvy luck has struck again. His movement between teams secured him the 2026 championship bragging rights with the Knicks but it didn’t guarantee him job security.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / October 18
Tom Dundon: Keeping Blazers in Portland is ‘the priority’
Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon says he wants to keep the team in Portland. He’s also disputing a report that he privately raised the possibility of moving it.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Dundon: ‘Priority’ Is To Keep Trail Blazers In Portland
The Trail Blazers are currently negotiating with local government officials for a new lease to renovate the Moda Center, with the deadline set for December 31.
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.
Sidy Cissoko News / Blazer's Edge / October 17
Sidy Cissoko is Essential to This Blazers Roster
Sidy Cissoko joined the Portland Trail Blazers with very little fanfare in the aftermath of the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline. The Frenchman had failed to stick with the San Antonio Spurs after being taken by the Texas franchise, one pick behind fellow countryman Rayan Rupert at the 2023 Draft.
Jeremy Sochan News / Hoops Wire / October 17
Blazers waive former lottery pick Jeremy Sochan
The Trail Blazers have waived Jeremy Sochan, leaving the former lottery pick looking for another opportunity just before the regular season. The team announced the move Saturday.
Jeremy Sochan News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Trail Blazers Waive Jeremy Sochan
The Trail Blazers have requested waivers on forward Jeremy Sochan, according to a press release from the team. Sochan, who was on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract, will become an unrestricted free agent on Monday if he’s not claimed on waivers.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 16
Robin Lopez Drops Hot Blazers Take — but It May Be True
The Portland Trail Blazers are getting ready to tip off the 2026-27 season, where they hope to make the playoffs for the second year in a row. The Blazers finished with the No.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / October 16
Adam Silver's Seattle statements could be meaningful for Trail Blazers
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has backed off on the league's plans to put an expansion team in Seattle, citing lower bids than they're receiving for a Las Vegas team.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 16
Blazers Edge Roundtable: What is Portland’s ceiling for this season?
Remember the oft-used marketing slogan the Portland Trail Blazers once used, “Rise With Us?” Over the years the slogan has been amalgamated to convey the same thing, such as, Rip City Rising.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 15
Why Tom Dundon’s Approach to NBA Ownership Sucks
News broke yesterday that the Portland Trail Blazers hired long-time radio voice Travis Demers to become their television play-by-play broadcaster. It was a promotion from within for a familiar face after a tumultuous summer of controversy surrounding the position.
Portland Trail Blazers News / The Lead / October 13
Portland Trail Blazers 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers enter the 2026-27 season with far more questions than answers. Last year went as well as any reasonable fan could have expected.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Stadium Rant / October 11
Trail Blazers vs. London Lions: A Historic Preseason Game 49 Years in the Making
The Portland Trail Blazers are preparing to face the London Lions on October 12, and yes, you read that correctly. An NBA franchise will be competing against a professional British basketball club for the first time in history.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / October 10
Damian Lillard says Ja Morant not just pretending to be happy in Portland
Ja Morant’s first preseason game with Portland was a mixed bag. His attitude apparently hasn’t been. Morant finished with eight points, five assists and
Damian Lillard News / Fadeaway World / October 8
Damian Lillard Feels Good After NBA Return, Vows To Play In Three-Point Contest
Before last night’s preseason game against the Golden State Warriors, Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard hadn’t played basketball in over one full year.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / October 7
NBA execs believe Trail Blazers have this plan for Ja Morant
The Portland Trail Blazers are currently housing one of the league's most fascinating storylines this season with regard to their clear logjam in the backcourt.
Scoot Henderson News / Fadeaway World / October 6
Scoot Henderson Unlikely To Earn Extension As Trade Offers Pour In Around The NBA
The Portland Trail Blazers are still very much in rebuild mode ahead of the 2026-27 season. Even with Damian Lillard’s return and the addition of Ja Morant, the Blazers are projected to fall somewhere in the bottom half of the standings, and it has raised some questions about their future.
Damian Lillard News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29
Damian Lillard had a telling remark on the Blazers potentially leaving Portland
Damian Lillard doesn’t want to see the day when the Trail Blazers are no longer in Portland. While there is no imminent possibility of a Trail Blazers relocation, the NBA franchise and the City of Portland have yet to see eye to eye on where the funding should come from for the renovation of the Moda Center in Portland, Ore.
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