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On YouTubePortland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / May 8
Two Names Linked with Trail Blazers Head Coaching Search 
The mystery surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers’ clouded, shrouded search for their next head coach doesn’t appear to be lifting soon. Reports have new Blazers owner Tom Dundon canvassing dozens of potential candidates while at the same time offering to pay an amount more suited to a decent assistant coach than a locker room maestro in 2026.
The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
How many of the NBA franchise single-season leaders in 25-point playoff games can you name in five minutes?
Tiago Splitter News / Hoops Wire / May 7
Tiago Splitter unlikely to land permanent Blazers job despite strong interim run
Tiago Splitter steadied the Trail Blazers when they needed it. It may not be enough to keep the job. Despite leading Portland to a 42-39 finish and a playoff berth after taking over early in the season, Splitter is not considered a frontrunner to become the team’s full-time head coach, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
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.
Tom Thibodeau News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 7
Blazers rumors: Why Tom Thibodeau, Michael Malone rejected new owner’s outreach
The Portland Trail Blazers continue their search for a permanent head coach following their opening round playoff elimination against the San Antonio Spurs.
Blazers rumors: The coach with Damian Lillard ties who could replace Tiago Splitter
The Portland Trail Blazers are conducting a head coaching search after beginning the 2025-26 season with Chauncey Billups being placed on leave for his alleged involvement in an illegal poker scheme.
Toumani Camara News / Blazer's Edge / May 7
Toumani Camara: A Steady Force for the Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2025-2026 season had a little bit of everything. There were changes in the coaching seat and the ownership suite, a franchise legend working his way back from injury, an unexpected All-Star, and the team’s first taste of the NBA Playoffs since 2021.
NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / May 7
What a CJ McCollum, Damian Lillard Reunion Looks Like For Blazers
The 2026 offseason has arrived, and for the Portland Trail Blazers, the vibes are a complicated mix of old and new. Coming off a 42-40 season and a first-round exit at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs, general manager Joe Cronin is standing at a crossroads, but there’s a storyline bubbling under the surface that has the Rose City buzzing.
NBA 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.
Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / May 7
Deni Avdija's Contract Brings Uncertainty to Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers enter the offseason at a crossroads. Following a breakout campaign where Deni Avdija earned his first All-Star selection and established himself as a cornerstone for the Blazers, the small forward has earned a potential contract extension.
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.
5 Blazers Head Coach Candidates Ranked from Realistic to Crazy
The Portland Trail Blazers are one of four teams looking for a new head coach and they are scouring across the league to find their leader. The Blazers could go in a number of different directions for their coaching search, some of which range from realistic to crazy.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / May 5
Blazers casting wide net in coaching search, with no clear timeline
The Trail Blazers are keeping their options open. Maybe too open. Portland’s coaching search has expanded to a wide pool of candidates, with league sources telling The Athletic’s Sam Amick the list could approach 20 names.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / May 5
Blazers under scrutiny as rivals spend big on coaches, front offices
The Trail Blazers are taking a different path. Around the NBA, others are spending big. While teams like the Bucks and Mavericks have made aggressive, high-cost moves this offseason, Portland continues to operate with a more cautious approach, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / May 5
Blazers Reportedly Casting “Wide Net” in Coaching Search
Getting details about the Portland Trail Blazers’ current coaching search is perilous business. Are they sticking with Interim Head Coach Tiago Splitter or going for a new candidate?
Deni Avdija News / Blazer's Edge / May 5
Recapping Deni Avdija’s Superlative Season for the Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2025-26 season is over, but there’s plenty of room for reflection and analysis on the year past. Anticipating Portland’s needs in the coming offseason requires understanding where they are and what’s come before.
The Most Glaring Roster Holes the Portland Trail Blazers Must Fill During Offseason
If there’s any consolation to the Portland Trail Blazers’ early postseason exit, it’s that it allowed them to see — on a national scale — how they measure up to the NBA’s toughest competition.
Tiago Splitter News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Blazers rumors: Tiago Splitter battling almost 20 other coaches for job
With the way he steered the Portland Trail Blazers to the playoffs this season, one would think that Tiago Splitter would be a shoo-in as the permanent coach.
Ranking the Most Disappointing Players on Blazers This Season
The Portland Trail Blazers enjoyed a successful season that finished with their first playoff berth in four years, but their offseason has begun after a first-round series loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
Blazers could trade former All-Star this offseason
The Portland Trail Blazers took a significant step forward this season, making this a significant offseason for them. It could see them move on from a former All-Star due to a positional logjam, though.
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.
Joe Cronin News / Hoops Rumors / April 30
Blazers GM Cronin On Coaching Search, Dundon, More
Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin conducted an end-of-season press conference on Thursday, writes Joe Freeman of The Oregonian. Portland, which was making its first playoff appearance since 2021, was eliminated by San Antonio on Tuesday.
Deni Avdija News / Total Pro Sports / April 29
Deni Avdija Tries to Go After De’Aaron Fox After Hard Fall Sparks Tension
The Portland Trail Blazers gave it all away that they have in their final game of the season against the San Antonio Spurs, yet they couldn’t alter the fate.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 29
Another Victor Wembanyama block party sends Trail Blazers home
Even when Victor Wembanyama was out with concussion symptoms, the Portland Trail Blazers struggled to score against the San Antonio Spurs. With Wemby back in the lineup, the Blazers offense was totally shut down.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 29
De'Aaron Fox's big fourth quarter helps Spurs close out Blazers
De'Aaron Fox scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter as the host San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95 on Tuesday to close out a 4-1 victory in the teams' first-round Western Conference playoff series.
Damian Lillard News / Larry Brown Sports / April 24
Surprising news emerges about Damian Lillard
The Portland Trail Blazers are very much in their first round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs. If they can hold out long enough, there is at least a small chance that a big boost might be around the corner.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17
Blazers accused of pulling a cheap move on their fans before playoffs
The Portland Trail Blazers are dampening some of the excitement about the franchise’s first trip to the playoffs in a half-decade.
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