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On YouTubePortland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / April 17
Blazers Take Pride in Underdog Mentality, Toughness Ahead of Playoffs 
The Portland Trail Blazers hit the practice floor in Tualatin one more time Friday ahead of their Saturday flight to San Antonio. They’ll face the Spurs in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs on Sunday, marking Portland’s first Playoff appearance in five years.
NBA News / Blazer's Edge / April 17
Can the Blazers Slow Down Wemby?
As a reward for making the Playoffs for the first time in five years, the Portland Trail Blazers have the pleasure of playing Victor Wembanyama the 2nd-seeded San Antonio Spurs in the first round.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / April 17
New Documentary Highlights “Jail Blazer” Era
The Porland Trail Blazers’ “Jail Blazer” era has returned to the spotlight with a new Netflix documentary, focused on three key players in the saga. Untold:
The 'Most NBA-debut points by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in their NBA debut for every franchise can you name in five minutes?
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 16
Blazers Play-In Win Comes at a Price
The Portland Trail Blazers secured a hard-fought playoff berth on Tuesday night with a 114-110 victory against the Phoenix Suns. While the locker room celebrated a return to the postseason, the front office was busy closing a trade that has been open for nearly five years.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 15
Suns' play-in loss highlights worrying Devin Booker trend
The Phoenix Suns dropped their play-in game to the Portland Trail Blazers Tuesday night in part because Portland made almost twice as many three-point shots. The 114-110 loss forced the Suns into an elimination game on Friday and exposed an issue with the team's biggest star.
Victor Wembanyama News / Blazer's Edge / April 15
Trail Blazers Face a Nasty Wembanyama Problem
The Portland Trail Blazers advanced to the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs last night by virtue of a 114-110 win over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / April 15
Deni Avdija cements star status with phenomenal play-in performance
Avdija announced himself in a big way during the Blazers' play-in win over the Suns.
The 'Most active 20-point playoff games' quiz
There are 40 active NBA players who have at least 20 20-point postseason games under their belts. How many of them can you name in six minutes?
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / April 15
Blazers Clinch Playoff Spot; NBA Announces Full First-Round Schedules
Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija scored 41 points on Tuesday as Portland held on to win a back-and-forth contest over the Suns by a score of 114-110. The victory clinched the Blazers’ first playoff berth since 2021, locking them into the No.
Deni Avdija News / Hoops Wire / April 15
Blazers’ Deni Avdija on Spurs: ‘It’s gonna be a fight’ after play-in win
The Trail Blazers are moving on, and Deni Avdija knows what’s waiting. That would be a first-round matchup with the Spurs. “They’re a great team, very talented,” Avdija told Amazon Prime.
Portland Trail Blazers News / EasySportz / April 15
Blazers Coast Past Suns to Win Play-In Round
PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Portland Trail Blazers pulled off one of the most impressive results of the Play-In Tournament on Tuesday night, going into Phoenix and knocking off the Suns 114–110 to secure a spot in the NBA Playoffs.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / April 15
Drama, Thrills Accompany Trail Blazers into 2026 NBA Playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers may not be classically good at basketball, but they sure know how to put on a show. The Blazers walked into the 2026 NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed on Tuesday night by virtue of a 114-110 win against the Phoenix Suns in the league’s annual Play-In Tournament.
Deni Avdija News / Field Level Media / April 15
Deni Avdija's late heroics lift Blazers past Suns, into playoffs
Deni Avdija scored 41 points, and his three-point play with 16.1 seconds remaining capped the Portland Trail Blazers' comeback from an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit for a 114-110 victory over the host Phoenix Suns in a play-in game Tuesday.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / April 15
Watch: Portland Trail Blazers claim 7th seed with victory over Phoenix Suns
The Portland Trail Blazers secured a gritty 114-110 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, claiming the 7th seed in the Western Conference. Both teams relied heavily on their stars in the first half.
Deni Avdija News / Yardbarker / April 15
Deni Avdija's monster effort lifts Trail Blazers to play-in win, seven seed
Even after he made his first All-Star appearance this season, many NBA fans aren't familiar with Deni Avdija. After he carried the Portland Trail Blazers to a play-in win, that should no longer be the case.
Jerami Grant News / Athlon Sports / April 14
Blazers Share Jerami Grant Update Ahead of Play-In Game Against Suns
Jerami Grant has not played for the Portland Trail Blazerssince March 29. The star forward has been sidelined due to a right calf strain, which led him to be on the bench for seven straight games.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 14
Blazers rumors: New owner wants to be embarrassingly cheap in head coaching search
The Portland Trail Blazers are preparing for a critical Play-In Tournament matchup Tuesday night, but attention has also shifted to uncertainty surrounding the franchise’s long-term leadership on the sidelines.
Robert Williams News / Scoop B / April 14
The Time Lord’s New Timing: Robert Williams III on Health, Playoff DNA, and the Celtics’ Well-Oiled Machine
In the NBA, “culture” is often used as a buzzword, but for those who have lived inside the league’s most successful laboratories, it is a tangible, breathable thing.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 14
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns: Latest Injury Update Ahead of 7th Place Clash in West
The Phoenix Suns and the Portland Trail Blazers scampered through to the play-ins. While their regular season could have been better, the opportunity to rectify past wrongs means both teams will be reluctant to give their opponents an iota of space.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Scoop B / April 14
Tiago Splitter’s Guidance, Jrue Holiday’s Grit & Scoot Henderson’s Rise: Blazers Enter Play-In Battle vs. Suns
PHOENIX – The lights are a little brighter tonight at the Footprint Center. The air is a little thinner. For the Portland Trail Blazers, the 82-game marathon has officially transitioned into a high-stakes sprint.
Scoot Henderson News / NBA Analysis Network / April 13
Scoot Henderson Expects a Win as Trail Blazers Face Suns in His Biggest Test Yet
Scoot Henderson didn’t hesitate when asked about expectations. “Man, a win. That’s my expectation.” That answer captures where the Portland Trail Blazers are heading into their matchup with the Phoenix Suns.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 11
Trail Blazers can clinch No. 8 seed with win vs. Kings
The Portland Trail Blazers look to secure the No. 8 position in the Western Conference when they host the woeful Sacramento Kings on Sunday in the regular-season finale for both clubs.
Shaedon Sharpe News / Hoops Rumors / April 7
Shaedon Sharpe, Out For Two Months, Upgraded To Doubtful
The Trail Blazers are close to getting a key player back for the play-in tournament. Shaedon Sharpe, who has not played since Feb. 6, has been upgraded to doubtful for Portland’s game against San Antonio on Wednesday, according to Joe Freeman of Oregonlive.com.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 3
Blazers get fine, suspensions from NBA for tampering with their own player
The Portland Trail Blazers got their guy in last year’s NBA Draft but are now being punished for it. The NBA announced on Wednesday that they are fining the Blazers a sum of $100,000 and suspending their assistant general managers Sergi Oliva and Mike Schmitz for two weeks each without pay.
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