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The Portland Trail Blazers will have plenty of decisions to make in the Summer of 2026 regarding their roster. One of them will be the fate of center Robert Williams III, an oft-injured veteran who came up huge late in the year, particularly during Portland’s NBA Playoffs series with the San Antonio Spurs.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / May 23

Trail Blazers Coaching Carousel Continues to Spin

The Portland Trail Blazers are in the news almost every day now for changes to their coaching outlook. Today two pieces of news were released regarding the Blazers bench.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / May 23

How a Prospective Coach Might Weigh Up the Blazers Job?

The Portland Trail Blazers are one of a handful of NBA franchises currently searching for their next head coach to guide the team through their next era.

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The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

How many of the players to score 35 points, dish out five assists and haul in five rebounds in a Conference Final game at least once can you name in six minutes?

The '600-point NBA postseasons' quiz

The 'Last 40-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

The 'Active NBA Playoff 3's leaders' quiz

Jason Terry News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / May 23

Jason Terry Recounts Mavs’ 2011 Title Run, Deems Trail Blazers 'Toughest Matchup'

The Portland Trail Blazers might not have won a championship during 2010-11’s season, but as history shows, they did earn a badge of honor that stands to this day: a competitive six-game series that some have deemed to be the toughest of the Dallas Mavericks’ title run.

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / May 22

Blazers’ coaching search now includes Jerry Stackhouse, others

The Trail Blazers’ coaching search is starting to feel a little less like a sprint and a little more like a full organizational excavation. In other words, Portland is talking to just about everybody.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 22

Trail Blazers rumors: Jazz assistant a finalist for Portland’s head coach opening

The Portland Trail Blazers may be closing in on a major decision, and the Utah Jazz now sit directly in the middle of the latest head coach search buzz.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 22

Blazers rumors: Portland to interview Warriors assistant for head coaching role

The Portland Trail Blazers continue to expand their head coaching search, with former Golden State Warriors assistant Jerry Stackhouse now set to interview for the position.

Micah Nori News / Hoops Rumors / May 21

Micah Nori Named Finalist For Blazers Job

The Trail Blazers’ coaching search is starting to clarify itself, as it was recently reported that interim head coach Tiago Splitter is being considered a finalist for the head coach job, and that Portland has requested permission to interview the Clippers’ lead assistant Jeff Van Gundy, who was also called a finalist for the job.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22

Report: Blazers have 3 finalists for their head coach job

The Portland Trail Blazers look to be narrowing down the field. Portland has three known finalists in their head coaching search, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported on Thursday.

Tiago Splitter News / Hoops Rumors / May 21

Tiago Splitter A Finalist For Blazers Coaching Job

Despite initial reports indicating that interim head coach Tiago Splitter was not likely to be retained by the Trail Blazers as they mount a comprehensive search for their head coach of the future, it appears the Brazilian incumbent has a genuine shot at the job.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / May 21

Trail Blazers request permission to interview Jeff Van Gundy

The Portland Trail Blazers coaching search may be narrowing a bit. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Blazers have requested permission from the Los Angeles Clippers to interview assistant coach Jeff Van Gundy for their head coaching vacancy.

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The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners' quiz

The 'ERA leaders since 2003' quiz

The '35-5-5 Conference Finals games' quiz

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / May 21

Trail Blazers Request Permission To Interview Jeff Van Gundy

As the Trail Blazers continue the search for their next head coach, a name has emerged as one of the finalists for the position. The Blazers have requested permission from the Clippers to interview assistant coach Jeff Van Gundy, NBA insider Chris Haynes reports (via Twitter).

Kris Murray News / Blazer's Edge / May 21

Kris Murray Needs to Show the Blazers, and the World, More

As we spend time between the end of the Portland Trail Blazers’ 2025-26 season and the start of the 2026 NBA Draft, we’re taking a look back at the performance of Portland’s players this year.

Anthony Davis News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / May 21

Anthony Davis Trade Would Launch Trail Blazers into the Next Tier

The Portland Trail Blazers face an important decision this offseason. After years of hovering in the lottery and hoarding draft assets, the front office must decide whether to continue a slow, grueling rebuild or weaponize their assets to vault back into Western Conference relevancy.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Outlook India / May 21

NBA: Portland Trail Blazers Lay Off Employees As Part Of A Restructuring Effort

NBA side Portland Trail Blazers have laid off employees, their new owner Tom Dundon has announced Dundon leads the group of investors who bought the NBA

Portland Trail Blazers News / Field Level Media / May 20

Trail Blazers lay off 'significant' number of employees

The Portland Trail Blazers laid off an unspecified number of employees on the business side of the organization as part of a restructuring by new ownership.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / May 20

What The Athletic’s Anonymous Player Poll Means for the Trail Blazers

Without even having to attach their name to it, players across the NBA have had their voices heard once more during The Athletic’s recent anonymous player poll.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20

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.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / May 19

Trail Blazers reportedly lay off about 70 employees amid accusations of owner cheapness

The Trail Blazers have laid off approximately 70 employees from their business operations department.

Blazers are being linked to their former coach

The '30-point, 0-assist playoff games' quiz

Tiago Splitter News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 19

Blazers rumors: Tiago Splitter still in head coaching mix among 4 other known candidates

With the question around whether Tiago Splitter remains a candidate for the Portland Trail Blazers‘ permanent head coaching gig, the latest reporting gives an answer to the quandary.

Terry Stotts News / Hoops Wire / May 18

Terry Stotts interested in Blazers return as coaching search expands

Terry Stotts wants back in Portland. And he’s not being shy about it. Stotts recently told longtime Oregon writer Dwight Jaynes that he’d welcome another run with the Trail Blazers, even confirming that his agent has reached out to the team.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18

Blazers are being linked to their former coach

The Portland Trail Blazers are being linked to their former coach as they try to chart their course forward. Terry Stotts, who coached the Blazers from 2012 to 2021, is interested in returning to the team, and his agent has reached out to the Blazers to indicate as much.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / May 16

Controversial Trail Blazers Owner Opens Up On Cheapskate Accusations, Luxury Tax, And Potential Move From Portland

Since March 31st, the Portland Trail Blazers have been under new management. For a whopping $4.25 billion, Tom Dundon (who also owns the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes) finalized his takeover of the franchise, charting the team in a new direction he hopes will bring great success.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / May 7

Trail Blazers could be key to Giannis Antetokounmpo trade

No matter what kind of trade offers develop for the Greek Freak, the Blazers should be angling to involve themselves in the action.

Bucks reveal deadline for Giannis Antetokounmpo decision amid trade rumors

Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brothers are turning off one interested team

The 'NBA franchise leading scorers' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / May 4

Five questions Trail Blazers face after returning to playoffs

A season that started with the chaos of head coach Chauncey Billups' arrest ended with the Portland Trail Blazers' first trip to the playoffs in five seasons.

Blazers could trade former All-Star this offseason

Former NBA No. 1 overall pick may be traded this summer

Magic may be spinning wheels with firing of Jamahl Mosley

Jamahl Mosley and Paolo Banchero had strained relationship

The '30-point, 0-assist playoff games' quiz