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Portland Trail Blazers working on new arena deal to move to a new city amid $600m renovation row

Portland Trail Blazers working on new arena deal to move to a new city amid $600m renovation row

As frustrations between the city of Portland and Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon continue, the owner could be looking to take his franchise to a new city.

Jrue Holiday News / Blazer's Edge / June 30

Blazers Don’t Intend to Trade Jrue Holiday

From the moment the Portland Trail Blazers traded for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, speculation arose over what they were planning to do next with the roster.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / June 30

Morant Trade Shows Blazers Betting on Clingan

The Portland Trail Blazers’ trade for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant on Monday afternoon indicated a shake-up of the roster in a bigger way than we’ve seen since Deni Avdija came on board in 2024.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / June 29

The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the Blazers’ Big Trade for Ja Morant

The Portland Trail Blazers have pulled off a big move, trading for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. The news broke earlier today creating a justifiable flood of reaction.

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Ja Morant News / FortyEightMinutes / June 29
Portland Trades For Ja Morant Without Surrendering Single First Round Pick

Portland Trades For Ja Morant Without Surrendering Single First Round Pick

The Portland Trail Blazers have landed a two-time All-Star without giving up a single first-round pick. Portland is acquiring Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

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The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29
Carmelo Anthony reveals how Damian Lillard can optimize Ja Morant

Carmelo Anthony reveals how Damian Lillard can optimize Ja Morant

NBC on NBC analyst Carmelo Anthony believes a veteran like Damian Lillard could play a pivotal role in helping Ja Morant get his career back on track following the Memphis Grizzlies star’s blockbuster trade to the Portland Trail Blazers.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 29
Blazers already envision Ja Morant, Damian Lillard backcourt after blockbuster trade

Blazers already envision Ja Morant, Damian Lillard backcourt after blockbuster trade

The Trail Blazers didn’t acquire Ja Morant without a plan. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Portland already envisions Morant and Damian Lillard sharing the starting backcourt next season, with Deni Avdija rounding out the wing alongside them.

Jrue Holiday News / Stadium Rant / June 29
Jrue Holiday Trade Rumors: 3 Potential Scenarios

Jrue Holiday Trade Rumors: 3 Potential Scenarios

Jrue Holiday is a guard every team would want to have on it’s roster. Trade rumors involving his name have picked up in a major way after the Portland Trailblazers acquired Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29
Trail Blazers create logjam at point guard with Ja Morant trade

Trail Blazers create logjam at point guard with Ja Morant trade

The Portland Trail Blazers are taking a gamble that Ja Morant can return to form with their team. They've also added a fourth pricey point guard to their roster.

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Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

Matisse Thybulle News / Bleacher Report / June 29
Robert Williams News / Blazer's Edge / June 29

Celtics May Be Chasing Robert Williams III in Free Agency

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III will enter unrestricted free agency when the new NBA fiscal year opens in July. According to the latest Stein Line substack [subscription required], the Boston Celtics may be looking to reacquire their former pivot.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29
There's a front-runner to trade for Celtics' Jaylen Brown

There's a front-runner to trade for Celtics' Jaylen Brown

For years, Brown has been the odd man out in trade rumors.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / June 29
3 Offseason Targets For Blazers in Trades or Free Agency

3 Offseason Targets For Blazers in Trades or Free Agency

The Portland Trail Blazers are days away from starting free agency, where significant change could take place. The Blazers are viewed as a team that could make a lot of noise during the offseason after not using a single draft pick this year.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / June 28
Trail Blazers To Hire Mike Williams As Assistant Coach

Trail Blazers To Hire Mike Williams As Assistant Coach

The Trail Blazers have begun the process of filling out the coaching staff around first-time head coach Micah Nori. The first move they are making is to bring in Mike Williams as an assistant coach, Michael Scotto reports for HoopsHype (Twitter link).

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / June 27
Blazers Salary Cap Breakdown & Analysis Headed Into Free Agency

Blazers Salary Cap Breakdown & Analysis Headed Into Free Agency

The Portland Trail Blazers had a quiet draft, but they aren't expected to be so silent during the free agency period. Even with a new owner in Tom Dundon, who has expressed a hesitancy towards spending a lot of money, the Blazers have the potential to push their team in the right direction if they play their cards right this offseason.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 26
Is Jaylen Brown likely to end up in the Western Conference?

Is Jaylen Brown likely to end up in the Western Conference?

As much as the Celtics can also keep him, someone might be willing to offer a king's ransom.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 25
Blazers rumors: Is Tom Dundon threatening to leave Portland over $600 million Moda Center renovations?

Blazers rumors: Is Tom Dundon threatening to leave Portland over $600 million Moda Center renovations?

Portland Trail Blazers new owner, Tom Dundon, has ruffled feathers with the fanbase, league circles, and analysts alike since he led the way in purchasing the team for $4 billion in March 2026.

Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / June 25
Trail Blazers Owner Asks Tax Payers to Provide for $600 Million Arena Project in Outrageous Demand

Trail Blazers Owner Asks Tax Payers to Provide for $600 Million Arena Project in Outrageous Demand

Tom Dundon believes buying the Portland Trail Blazers was already a major investment in Portland. But as city officials weigh one of the biggest public financing decisions in franchise history, the billionaire owner is making it clear he sees that investment differently than many local leaders do.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24
J.B. Bickerstaff rips Blazers over controversial HC decision

J.B. Bickerstaff rips Trail Blazers over controversial coaching decision

The Portland Trail Blazers ended their head coaching search on Tuesday when they hired Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori. However, the Blazers’ decision isn’t going over well.

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Micah Nori News / Hoops Rumors / June 24
Micah Nori’s Contract With Trail Blazers Sparks Reaction From Other Coaches

Micah Nori’s Contract With Trail Blazers Sparks Reaction From Other Coaches

The unusual contract that Micah Nori accepted to become head coach of the Trail Blazers is drawing a negative reaction from the National Basketball Coaches Association and other coaches around the league, writes Tim MacMahon of ESPN.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / June 23
Blazers GM Joe Cronin: Micah Nori ’embodies the qualities’ we want

Blazers GM Joe Cronin: Micah Nori ’embodies the qualities’ we want

The Trail Blazers have officially announced Micah Nori as the franchise’s next head coach. Portland revealed the hiring Tuesday, about an hour after ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that Nori had agreed to take the job.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / June 21
Deni Avdija Didn’t Take the Bait When Asked About Victor Wembanyama After the Finals

Deni Avdija Didn’t Take the Bait When Asked About Victor Wembanyama After the Finals

Just as he ascends in his stature as one of the NBA’s best players in the current time, Victor Wembanyama seems to attract a little too much attention to his behavior.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / June 17
Tiago Splitter had a cryptic answer about leaving the Blazers

Tiago Splitter had a cryptic answer about leaving the Blazers

The Chicago Bulls hired Tiago Splitter as their new head coach on Monday. Splitter led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 42-39 record after taking over for Chauncey Billups, who was arrested in October as part of a gambling investigation.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / June 16
Controversial Trail Blazers Owner Tom Dundon Suffers Major Front-Office Loss to Bulls After Lowballing HC Candidates

Controversial Trail Blazers Owner Tom Dundon Suffers Major Front-Office Loss to Bulls After Lowballing HC Candidates

Just when you thought the Portland Trail Blazers are facing a turnaround with a playoff appearance in a turbulent season, they have have suffered a catastrophic blow to their foundational stability.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20
Blazers may have taken a ruthless approach in mass layoff

Blazers may have taken a ruthless approach in mass layoff

Tom Dundon is not exactly becoming the most lovable pro sports team owner out there. The new Blazers owner has already faced backlash over the team’s recent cost-cutting measures, but there appears to be no stopping Portland from tightening its belt further.

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