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Trail Blazers readying for stretch run, set for clash with short-handed Grizzlies

Deni Avdija, recovering from a back injury, is nearing a return to the Portland Trail Blazers lineup, a development that has interim coach Tiago Splitter in a better frame of mind.

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Trail Blazers vs. Grizzlies: Preview, Injury Report

The Portland Trail Blazers are playing their fourth matchup of a five-game road trip as they take on the Memphis Grizzlies in a trip to the FedEx Forum.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / March 3

Avdija, Murray Questionable to Play Versus Grizzlies

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star forward Deni Avdija was upgraded to questionable to play against the Memphis Grizzlies on the road Wednesday as he continues to deal with lower back injury management, the organization announced.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 3

Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier due in court in gambling cases

Basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and current player Terry Rozier are among the people who will appear in federal court this week for status hearings in their illegal gambling cases, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

The 'NBA rookie 3-point leaders' quiz

The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Donovan Clingan News / Blazer's Edge / March 3

Donovan Clingan Makes NBA Player of the Month List

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan has earned honorable mention for NBA Player of the Week for February, 2026. The NBA announced the nominees today.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Chauncey Billups News / Hoops Wire / March 3

New details emerge in Chauncey Billups’ federal poker case

From franchise cornerstone to federal courtroom. That’s where things stand for former Chauncey Billups, as detailed in a lengthy report by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne.

Scoot Henderson News / Blazer's Edge / March 3

Should Scoot Henderson be Starting for the Trail Blazers?

The Portland Trail Blazers are struggling to find their identity during the 2025-26 season. Are they a playoffs team or a lottery team? Are they old or young?

Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 3

Blazers Power Rankings Affected By Deni Avdija Injury

The Portland Trail Blazers are losers of their last two games, and it has set the team back. The Blazers are now in 10th place in the Western Conference, holding on to the final spot in the Play-In tournament.

Tiago Splitter News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 3

What to Make of Tiago Splitter Calling Out Blazers For Lack of 'Energy'

The Portland Trail Blazers are coming off one of their worst performances of the season in a 135-101 loss against the Atlanta Hawks. After the game, Blazers acting head coach Tiago Splitter was not happy, and he called the team out for not having enough energy against the Hawks.

Javonte Cooke News / Hoops Rumors / March 2

Trail Blazers To Waive Javonte Cooke

The Trail Blazers plan to waive Javonte Cooke, who is on a two-way contract, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Cooke, 26, has spent the entire 2025/26 season with Portland.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 2

Blazers Cut Two-Way Player After Chris Youngblood Signing

The Portland Trail Blazers have been making some minor roster adjustments since the trade deadline, and now another player is paying the price. HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports that the Blazers are waiving two-way guard Javonte Cooke.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / March 2

Blazers Play NBA’s Easiest Remaining Schedule

The Portland Trail Blazers have the NBA’s easiest remaining schedule over the last two months of the regular season, in regard to cumulative opponent winning percentage, according to a breakdown by NBA.com’s John Schuhmann (stats as of March 1).

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The 'Most passing + rushing TD games' quiz

The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

Charles Barkley News / Total Pro Sports / March 2

NBA Veteran Reveals Wild Story of Charles Barkley Taking Over After Getting Embarrassed by Trail Blazers

Some vets talk leadership. Others live it. On March 2, former NBA guard Cuttino Mobley pulled back the curtain on what it was like sharing a locker room with Charles Barkley during his 1998-99 rookie season with the Houston Rockets.

Vit Krejci News / Blazer's Edge / March 2

Vit Krejci Showing Signs of Life for Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers struggled this week at the beginning of a long road trip. After a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at home, Portland headed East and fell to the Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / March 2

Should the Blazers Be Going Old or Young?

The Portland Trail Blazers are going through a dip in their season, one of a half-dozen that have plagued them alongside several high spots. After consecutive

NBA News / The SportsRush / March 2

Charles Barkley 'Killed' Trail Blazers After Jermaine O’Neal’s and Rasheed Wallace’s Incessant Trash Talking

The NBA is a trash talk league. That’s been true for decades. We see it now with guys like Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic yapping it up at opposing players, and we’ve seen it over the years with players like Gary Payton, Reggie Miller and Larry Bird.

Kris Murray News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 2

Why Kris Murray Exited Early in Blazers vs. Hawks

Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray appeared in just four minutes for the team before checking out of the game and not returning in the 135-101 loss against the Atlanta Hawks.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / February 28

Scoot Henderson Can Shine Amid The Trail Blazers’ Injuries

The Portland Trail Blazers’ injuries have slightly derailed the promising second half of the 2025-26 season. With Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe out injured, it is Scoot Henderson‘s opportunity to shine.

Adam Silver News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 27

Stacey King begs Adam Silver for rigged lottery after Trail Blazers loss

There’s just no getting around it. It is the worst of times for the Chicago Bulls. On Thursday, they finished February without a win, falling to the Portland Trail Blazers 121-112.

Jerami Grant News / Total Apex Sports / February 27

Blazers Hold Off Bulls’ Late Rally, Win 121-112 Behind Grant’s 27

The Portland Trail Blazers came to Chicago and got a fight. What they also got was a win. Jerami Grant dropped 27 points, Robert Williams III put together a dominant double-double, and the Blazers survived a wild fourth-quarter comeback attempt by the Bulls to walk out of the United Center with a 121-112 victory on February 26, 2026.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / February 24

Shaedon Sharpe Has Stress Fracture, Could Miss Rest Of Season

Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe has a stress fracture in his left fibula, Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report tweets. He’ll be reevaluated in approximately 4-to-6 weeks, according to the team, to allow for adequate healing before beginning a progressive return to full basketball activity.

Donovan Clingan News / NBA Analysis Network / February 24