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4 Takeaways From The Blazers 2026-27 Media Day

The Portland Trail Blazers media day has come and gone. President of business operations Dewayne Hankins, general manager Joe Cronin, new head coach Micah Nori and nine total players stepped to the podium and fielded questions.

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Blazers Media Day 2026: The Balance of Micah Nori

Colorful expressions and similes abound! Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Micah Nori still has the gift of the gab. Shortly following Blazers President

Ja Morant News / Fadeaway World / September 29

Ja Morant Explains How Joining Trail Blazers Gives Him A Fresh Start

Among the moves the Portland Trail Blazers made this offseason, acquiring Ja Morant in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies can be considered the most significant.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 28

Media Day Puts Blazers President Dewayne Hankins Up Against the Ropes

The interview with the team president is typically the most uncontroversial portion of NBA Media Day. That wasn’t the case at Portland Trail Blazers Media Day 2026.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 28

Blazers’ Ja Morant reveals why winning is more important than starting in Portland

Ja Morant is now a Portland Trail Blazer with physical fitness concerns heading into the new season. He will pair with Damian Lillard giving the Blazers an undersized but feisty backcourt that could pay dividends this season.

Damian Lillard News / Hoops Wire / September 28

Damian Lillard says Blazers’ crowded backcourt can work

The Trail Blazers have Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Scoot Henderson and Jrue Holiday in the same backcourt. Lillard isn’t worried about how they’ll divide the ball or the minutes.

Deni Avdija News / Blazer's Edge / September 28

Trail Blazers Media Day: Deni Avdija Says Back is OK

No player is more important to the Portland Trail Blazers’ success in the 2026-27 season than Deni Avdija. The forward had a breakout season last year, averaging 24.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game, earning his first-ever NBA All-Star nomination.

Damian Lillard News / Blazer's Edge / September 28

Damian Lillard Can’t Imagine Portland without the Trail Blazers

Today is Portland Trail Blazers Media Day, the official opening of training camp for the 2026-27 season. Most of the event buzz surrounded the season to come, but one issues lingers over the franchise at the start of the year.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 28

Former Blazers Head Coach Talks Ja Morant and Damian Lillard

NBA veteran head coach and current ESPN analyst P.J. Carlesimo holds an optimistic outlook on the Portland Trail Blazers newest backcourt tandem of Ja Morant and Damian Lillard.

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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 / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 27

Blazers Announce 2026-2027 Training Camp Roster

The Portland Trail Blazers 2026-27 training camp roster is set. With training camp beginning on Sept. 29, the organization released its official training camp roster on Sunday afternoon.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 27

On the Eve of Media Day, the Blazers are the NBA’s Biggest Reality Show

The Portland Trail Blazers are about to embark on their 50th anniversary season of when they won their sole NBA Championship. Tomorrow, the core members from the basketball side of the franchise will be speaking to the media before opening up training camp on Tuesday.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / September 27

NBA Scout Raises Major Concerns About Ja Morant Playing Alongside Damian Lillard

The Portland Trail Blazers are hoping Ja Morant can rediscover his All-NBA form alongside Damian Lillard, but one anonymous NBA scout sees significant problems with pairing the two star guards.

Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 26

NBA scout’s brutal ‘physically unfit’ assessment of Blazers’ Ja Morant turns heads

An anonymous NBA scout delivered a brutal assessment of Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant ahead of training camp, calling the former All-Star “physically unfit” while raising concerns about his fit alongside Damian Lillard.

Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 26

What to Expect From Deni Avdija in 2026-2027

Deni Avdija ascended to the upper echelon of the NBA last season when he was named an All-Star for the first time for the Portland Trail Blazers. However, he seems to be largely overlooked when it comes to discussing the best players in the game at the moment.

Ja Morant News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 26

Ja Morant Injury History Could be Major Concern for Blazers

9, 50, 20. That's the amount of games Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant played in each of the last three seasons. Morant was traded earlier this offseason from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, which was a very low package compared to what he would have been worth a few years prior.

Ja Morant News / Blazer's Edge / September 25

Why Ja Morant isn’t the Biggest Issue for the Trail Blazers This Season

The Portland Trail Blazers made a big splash in the Summer of 2026 when they traded for Memphis Grizzlies super-guard Ja Morant. Though recently dogged by controversy and hobbled by injuries, Morant was once one of the marquee players in the whole NBA.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Kicks on SI / September 23

The Nike Ja 4 'Deep Water' Surfaces This Friday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Ja Morant's fourth signature Nike basketball shoe has maintained the momentum of its predecessor. Now, the Nike Ja 4 is getting an exclusive release in a shark-themed colorway.

Adam Silver News / Hoops Wire / September 16

Adam Silver: Losing Trail Blazers would be a ‘failure’

Adam Silver wants the Trail Blazers to remain in Portland. He also wants Portland to give them a better building. The NBA commissioner addressed the franchise’s uncertain future following this week’s Board of Governors meetings, delivering his strongest public statement yet in support of keeping the team where it is.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Field Level Media / September 15

Adam Silver: Trail Blazers leaving Portland would be a 'failure'

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is closely monitoring the situation involving the Trail Blazers under new ownership and said Tuesday it would be a "failure" if the team left Portland.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 22