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Who Makes the Rotation? Predicting the Blazers' Top 10 Players

Who Makes the Rotation? Predicting the Blazers' Top 10 Players

The Portland Trail Blazers are looking to build their 10-man rotation for the upcoming season. Here's a look at who head coach Micah Nori can rely on for the upcoming year.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 15

Why NBA Players Don’t Want to Come to Portland

The Portland Trail Blazers have a long and storied NBA history. Their accomplishments include one NBA Championship, three NBA Finals appearances, and a large group of passionate, dedicated fans who care about the franchise as much as they care about breathing.

Adam Silver News / EssentiallySports / July 15
Adam Silver Provides Skeptic Response to Trail Blazers’ Uncertain Future in Portland: 'There Are Several Open Issues'

Adam Silver Provides Skeptic Response to Trail Blazers’ Uncertain Future in Portland: 'There Are Several Open Issues'

Portland locals might have reason to worry about their beloved sports franchise after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver raised the alarm bells. He addressed the long-term future of the Trail Blazers in Las Vegas on Tuesday evening following the league’s annual Board of Governors meetings.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 15

Trail Blazers’ Final Summer League Game Scheduled

The NBA has released the final schedule of games for the 2026 Summer League tournament in Las Vegas. Each team plays four pre-scheduled games followed by a fifth based on their finish in the standings.

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The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

The 25 biggest NBA clutch performers who weren't stars

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Adam Silver News / Blazer's Edge / July 15

Silver: Goal is Blazers Stay in Portland, But ‘Open Issues’ Remain

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spoke briefly about the Trail Blazers’ future in Portland during a press conference Tuesday at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

Tiago Splitter News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 14
Tiago Splitter set to name 3 additions to coaching staff

Tiago Splitter set to name 3 additions to coaching staff

Chicago Bulls’ head coach Tiago Splitter’s hint that new changes would be made to the coaching staff came to fruition. On Tuesday, it was reported that Splitter will bring on three new assistant coaches, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

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The 'Most 20-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

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How many of the NBA players to average at least 20 points-per-game in 10 different seasons can you name in five minutes?

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / July 14

Can Damian Lillard and Ja Morant Start Together for the Blazers?

The Portland Trail Blazers will feature 14-15 players on the roster in the 2026-27 season. But no two will be bigger than Damian Lillard and Ja Morant.

Ja Morant News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 13
2 Winners and 2 Losers from the Portland Trail Blazers' Offseason, Including Ja Morant

2 Winners and 2 Losers from the Portland Trail Blazers' Offseason, Including Ja Morant

The Portland Trail Blazers have been one of the busiest teams in the NBA this offseason. They were able to completely reshape the direction of the franchise with the acquisition of star guard Ja Morant, while continuing to build around their strong young core.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / July 12

Yang Hansen Ruled Out for Summer League Game vs Magic

Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen has been ruled out for today’s NBA Summer League contest against the Orlando Magic due to an illness, the organization announced on social media.

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The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

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.

Ja Morant News / HITC / July 11
Why Ja Morant wasn’t allowed to wear number 12 at the Portland Trail Blazers

Why Ja Morant wasn’t allowed to wear number 12 at the Portland Trail Blazers

Ja Morant has always been synonymous with wearing the number 12 shirt but he has adopted a new one at the Portland Trail Blazers. Morant has been assigned the number 12 jersey after they acquired the two-time NBA All-Star in a trade deal from the Memphis Grizzlies.

Jrue Holiday News / AirJordanChronicles / July 7
'He don’t need to be in that locker room': Robert Horry Sounds Off on Jrue Holiday’s Future With Portland

'He don’t need to be in that locker room': Robert Horry Sounds Off on Jrue Holiday’s Future With Portland

Ja Morant’s trade has given the Portland Trail Blazers a significant upgrade. However, according to former LA Lakers player Robert Horry, it is a cue for Blazers’ veteran guard Jrue Holiday to look for his next home.

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Jay Triano News / Hoops Rumors / July 7
Trail Blazers To Hire Jay Triano As Assistant Coach

Trail Blazers To Hire Jay Triano As Assistant Coach

The Trail Blazers plan to hire longtime NBA coach Jay Triano as an assistant on new head coach Micah Nori‘s staff, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (via Twitter).

Damian Lillard News / Larry Brown Sports / July 6
Damian Lillard is having a notable reunion

Damian Lillard is having a notable reunion

The Portland Trail Blazers are laying out the red carpet for Damian Lillard’s return from injury next season. Portland is hiring longtime NBA assistant coach Jay Triano to join their coaching staff, veteran NBA writer Chris Haynes reported on Monday.

Caleb Love News / Hoops Rumors / July 3
Caleb Love Joining Sixers On Two-Way Deal

Caleb Love Joining Sixers On Two-Way Deal

The Sixers have reached a two-way agreement with Caleb Love, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). The 24-year-old shooting guard signed a two-way contract with Portland last summer after five collegiate seasons, three at North Carolina and two at Arizona.

Robert Williams News / Field Level Media / June 30
Report: Blazers C Robert Williams III agrees to 3-year extension

Report: Blazers C Robert Williams III agrees to 3-year extension

Center Robert Williams III has agreed to sign a three-year, $44 million contract extension to return to the Portland Trail Blazers. LIFT Sports Management told ESPN of the extension, which extends through the 2028-29 season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / June 30
Controversial Blazers Owner’s ‘Deep’ Negotiations Over Arena Deal Risks Franchise’s 31-Year Roots in Portland, Per Native Columnist

Controversial Blazers Owner’s ‘Deep’ Negotiations Over Arena Deal Risks Franchise’s 31-Year Roots in Portland, Per Native Columnist

The Portland Trail Blazers could leave the city altogether as the franchise faces an uncertain future. City officials are debating a proposed $600 million public renovation of the Moda Center, and owner Tom Dundon faces pressure to pay under the team’s existing lease.

Portland Trail Blazers News / HITC / June 30
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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30
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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Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker / June 29
There's a front-runner to trade for Celtics' Jaylen Brown

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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).

Jaylen Brown News / Yardbarker / June 26
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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 / Yardbarker / June 23
Cheap Blazers owner gives new HC a strange contract

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Tiago Splitter News / Yardbarker / June 15
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