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Scoot Henderson News / Blazer's Edge / October 26

Henderson Questionable to Play vs Lakers With Ankle Soreness

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson is questionable to play on the road Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers due to left ankle soreness, the organization announced Monday night.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 26

The Stat I’m Watching for the Trail Blazers Right Now

The Portland Trail Blazers are off to a promising 2-0 start to their 2026-27 season with a game against the Los Angeles Lakers in the offing tomorrow night.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 26

3 Scariest Things About the Blazers This Season

The Portland Trail Blazers are about to approach Halloween with three games this week that will challenge their perfect record. The Blazers have a lot of optimism, but there are also things that are scary about their future.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

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Robert Williams News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 26

Blazers Decision to Keep Robert Williams III Already Paying Off

If there was one key takeaway from the Trail Blazers’ season opener against the Phoenix Suns, it was the importance of starting games strong. With Portland’s potent offense and incredible depth, when the Blazers start a game the right way, it will be difficult for any team in the association to keep up.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 24

Deni Avdija propels Blazers to comeback victory over Kings

Deni Avdija scored 26 points and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame a 12-point first-quarter deficit en route to a 128-120 victory over the host Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / October 23

Scoot Henderson Could Be The 'Odd Man Out' In Trail Blazers’ Crowded Backcourt

By all accounts, the Portland Trail Blazers are a team on the rise in the Western Conference. With the return of Damian Lillard, the addition of Ja Morant, and the ascension of young players like Donovan Clingan, they have been identified as a potential dark horse playoff team this year.

WNBA News

Valkyries regain home-court advantage in WNBA Finals Game 4 battle

WNBA Finals takeaways: Valkyries regain home-court advantage in defensive Game 4 battle

Angel Reese and Atlanta Dream help WNBA Finals make history

Fever undergo another major leadership change by parting ways with GM Amber Cox

Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite

Damian Lillard News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 23

Damian Lillard's Return to the Blazers Should Scare the NBA

The season opener for Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard wasn't anything we haven't seen before. Lillard, like he has done many times throughout his career, scored 25 points while making six three-pointers in a Blazers win at home.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 22

'Your Game Is Timeless': Deron Williams Issues Public Apology to Damian Lillard for Comparing His Role With LeBron James

542 days since his last NBA game, Damian Lillard truly turned back the clock. Coming off his Achilles tear, the 9-time All-Star ended with a game-high of 25 points.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 22

Ja Morant Trade Looks Good for Blazers, Grizzlies After Game 1

While it's still way too early to tell who came out on top between the Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies in the Ja Morant trade, both sides should be happy following their first game of the season.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 22

Blazers Blowout Over Suns is Exactly What Portland Needed

It's hard to ask for a much better start to the season than what the Portland Trail Blazers got against the Phoenix Suns. A 21-0 run in the first six minutes of the game pushed the Blazers out in front, and they would never look back.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Why Charles Barkley think Blazers are ‘worst place’ for Ja Morant

Ja Morant had a successful debut with the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, helping the team blow out the Phoenix Suns, 124-83, at Moda Center. Contrary to what was expected, Morant started alongside Damian Lillard in the backcourt.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

Blazers’ Ja Morant drops a memorable line after his Portland debut

Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant delivered a memorable message following his debut with the franchise Wednesday night. The former Memphis Grizzlies star emphasized the importance of making an immediate impression with his new team, having previously discussed what he looked forward to most in his Portland debut.

Damian Lillard News / Field Level Media / October 22

Damian Lillard shines in return to Blazers during rout of Suns

Damian Lillard made six 3-pointers and scored 25 points in his first game in nearly 18 months and the Portland Trail Blazers opened the game with 21 consecutive points en route to a 124-83 dismantling of the visiting Phoenix Suns in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 21

Tom Dundon 'went crazy' as he's becoming the latest of unlikable team owners

Tom Dundon has certainly made a name for himself in the sports world, especially as of late as the owner of the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers and NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes.

Trail Blazers shift Ja Morant to new role to balance out roster

Damian Lillard on Blazers return: ‘I checked every box’

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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.

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.

Damian Lillard, Ja Morant lead new-look Blazers vs. Suns

Deni Avdija’s injury status becomes key story ahead of Phoenix Suns vs. Portland Trail Blazers

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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.

Adam Silver 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.

NBA wants more money from Seattle expansion bidders

Blazers decide on their replacement for Braiden Bell after firing saga

Warriors HC Steve Kerr delivers warning to NBA ticket-buyers

Kerr is setting the Warriors up for early failure with rumored lineup

Jason Kidd has landed a new job