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Portland Trail Blazers News / Athlon Sports / October 21
Final Injury Report for Suns-Trail Blazers: Will Deni Avdija, Damian Lillard Play?
The Portland Trail Blazers are at home Wednesday night as they host the Phoenix Suns in their 2026-27 NBA season opener. Portland enters the new season looking to build on last season’s success, especially after acquiring Ja Morant in the offseason to pair with Deni Avdija and Damian Lillard.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Blazers’ Ja Morant to start alongside Damian Lillard in season opener vs. Suns
Since the Portland Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant in an offseason trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, the glaring question of whether or not he would start alongside Damian Lillard in the backcourt has loomed large.
Damian Lillard News / Hoops Wire / October 21
Damian Lillard on Blazers return: ‘I checked every box’
Damian Lillard considered coming back during last spring’s playoffs. He decided he wanted to return without wondering whether his body was ready. Now, the Trail Blazers guard is preparing to play Wednesday in his first regular-season game since March 18, 2025, confident that taking the additional time was the right decision.
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 21
Announcing Blazer’s Edge Night for the 2026-27 Season! 
We have an exciting announcement to make at the beginning of the Portland Trail Blazers season. Once again, for the 19th year in a row, we will be sending almost 3000 kids and chaperones from the local area to see the Trail Blazers play in person!
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 21
What To Expect from the New-Look Trail Blazers in 2026-27
The Portland Trail Blazers embark on their 2026-27 campaign tonight as they take on the Phoenix Suns at 7:00 PM, Pacific at the Moda Center. By now you’re probably familiar with the new personnel and likely rotation.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 21
Dundon, Blazers Reportedly Stalling Arena Talks Again
After months of stonewalling negotiations to keep the Trail Blazers in Portland, owner Tom Dundon has once again cut off talks just as they were about to begin.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Blazers owner Tom Dundon ‘went crazy’ after city of Portland’s $1 billion Moda Center request
Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon reportedly reacted angrily after city officials demanded more than $1 billion to resolve a contractual dispute over the Moda Center, creating another hurdle in negotiations intended to keep the franchise in Oregon for at least 20 more years.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / October 21
Trail Blazers shift Ja Morant to new role to balance out roster
The Blazers have made a decision in an effort to balance their roster.
Deni Avdija News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Is Deni Avdija playing Wednesday? Blazers vs. Suns injury report to open season
The Portland Trail Blazers open the 2026-27 NBA regular season against the Phoenix Suns at the Moda Center on Wednesday, October 21. A new-look Trail Blazers side featuring both Damian Lillard and Ja Morant will hope to lead their team to an ideal start after their 42-40 campaign last season.
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.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 21
Is Ja Morant actually going to come off the bench for Blazers with Damian Lillard returning?
The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Wednesday for their season opener. All eyes will be on the team’s backcourt, with Damian Lillard returning from an Achilles injury and Ja Morant making his debut.
Deni Avdija News / Blazer's Edge / October 20
Avdija Questionable to Play in Regular-Season Opener
Portland Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija is questionable to play in Wednesday’s regular-season opener against the Phoenix Suns at the Moda Center due to right ankle soreness, according to the team’s latest injury report released on NBA.com.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Field Level Media / October 20
Damian Lillard, Ja Morant lead new-look Blazers vs. Suns
Damian Lillard is recovered from his Achilles injury and Ja Morant was acquired in a trade, giving the Portland Trail Blazers a guard-heavy squad as they open the season against the visiting Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
Celebrities who somehow always find themselves embroiled in controversy
Whether it's through endless social media feuds, massive legal battles, or completely tone-deaf career moves, these celebrities have practically turned being at the center of controversy into a full-time job.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 20
One Blazers Player Under Early Season Pressure
After 3 weeks of practice and preseason exhibitions, the Portland Trail Blazers are just a day away from officially tipping off their 2026-27 NBA season.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 20
Observations and Takeaways From Blazers' Preseason Finale
Throughout most of the NBA preseason, the Portland Trail Blazers didn’t necessarily encounter high-level competition. The Golden State Warriors left most of their rotation at home in Portland's preseason opener.
Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Don’t you dare call Blazers star Damian Lillard an ‘old man’ as he makes injury return
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard understands his workload will require some management as he returns from a torn Achilles, but the 36-year-old
Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 19
5 Things I Liked from Deni Avdija's Recent Blazers Comments
The Portland Trail Blazers are putting together their final preparations before their season opener on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. The Blazers have a lot of new, exciting things going into the season, but Deni Avdija might be the most important piece to the puzzle.
Jeremy Sochan News / EssentiallySports / October 18
Jeremy Sochan Released by Blazers as 23-Year-Old Stands Team-Less Months After Championship With Knicks
Once again, Jeremy Sochan’s topsy-turvy luck has struck again. His movement between teams secured him the 2026 championship bragging rights with the Knicks but it didn’t guarantee him job security.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / October 18
Tom Dundon: Keeping Blazers in Portland is ‘the priority’
Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon says he wants to keep the team in Portland. He’s also disputing a report that he privately raised the possibility of moving it.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Dundon: ‘Priority’ Is To Keep Trail Blazers In Portland
The Trail Blazers are currently negotiating with local government officials for a new lease to renovate the Moda Center, with the deadline set for December 31.
Jeremy Sochan News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Trail Blazers Waive Jeremy Sochan
The Trail Blazers have requested waivers on forward Jeremy Sochan, according to a press release from the team. Sochan, who was on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 9 contract, will become an unrestricted free agent on Monday if he’s not claimed on waivers.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / October 16
Adam Silver's Seattle statements could be meaningful for Trail Blazers
NBA commissioner Adam Silver has backed off on the league's plans to put an expansion team in Seattle, citing lower bids than they're receiving for a Las Vegas team.
Portland Trail Blazers News / The Lead / October 13
Portland Trail Blazers 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers enter the 2026-27 season with far more questions than answers. Last year went as well as any reasonable fan could have expected.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Stadium Rant / October 11
Trail Blazers vs. London Lions: A Historic Preseason Game 49 Years in the Making
The Portland Trail Blazers are preparing to face the London Lions on October 12, and yes, you read that correctly. An NBA franchise will be competing against a professional British basketball club for the first time in history.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / October 6
Scoot Henderson Unlikely To Earn Extension As Trade Offers Pour In Around The NBA
The Portland Trail Blazers are still very much in rebuild mode ahead of the 2026-27 season. Even with Damian Lillard’s return and the addition of Ja Morant, the Blazers are projected to fall somewhere in the bottom half of the standings, and it has raised some questions about their future.
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