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Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 15

Blazers Coach Expects Young Guard to Have Breakout Season in 2025-26

The Portland Trail Blazers are expecting an up-and-coming guard to have a breakout season in the upcoming season. The Blazers moved Anfernee Simons, one of the team's young guards, for Jrue Holiday, so the team adds experience and defense while opening up ball-handling opportunities.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 15

Yang Hansen, Jrue Holiday, and the Blazers Evolution

Where are the Trail Blazers going? The Portland Trail Blazers are in the thick of their 2025 Summer League schedule and Yang Hansen is making waves across the U.S.

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Yang Hansen News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 15

Blazers Notes: Major Free Agent Prediction, $160M Contract Named Worst in NBA, Yang Hansen Going Viral

The Portland Trail Blazers have a free agency prediction amid the craziness of the NBA offseason. An insider predicts that a new face will get his chance to compete in Portland on a non-guaranteed deal.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / July 15

WNBA Reignites in Portland: Fire Return in 2026 as League's 15th Team

The WNBA’s popularity has caught on like wildfire—so it’s fitting that one of the league’s next expansion teams will be fanning the flames. In 2026, the WNBA makes its return to the Pacific Northwest with the revival of the Portland Fire, marking the league’s 15th franchise, debuting the same season as another expansion team, the Toronto Tempo.

Yang Hansen News / Blazer's Edge / July 14

Yang Hansen Drawing Attention From National Media

It’s not just Portland media that are watching. Yang Hansen isn’t just the toast of Portland. National media are tuning in, and they like what they see from the Portland Trail Blazers rookie.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 14

NBA Summer League Schedule Continues in Las Vegas

Seven games are on tap in the summer classic. The 2025 NBA Summer League Schedule marches on today. The Portland Trail Blazers don’t play until tomorrow, but seven games are on the slate between now and Monday evening.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 14

5 Free Agents the Trail Blazers Still Might Chase in 2025

Portland hasn’t made moves yet. Could a signing be coming before October? The Portland Trail Blazers have chosen to remain quiet through the 2025 NBA Free Agency period.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 14

Picture of Blazers Rookie Yang Hansen Going Viral From Summer League

A photo posted by the Portland Trail Blazers featuring the team's first round draft pick is going viral on the internet over the hidden message. The Blazers are in Las Vegas for the NBA Summer League showcase which features a first look at promising rookies.

Scoot Henderson News / Last Word On Sports / July 13

Trail Blazers Guard Showing Necessary Offseason Growth

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Scoot Henderson is just over three months away from kicking off his third NBA season. However, the talented former G League star’s career hasn’t played out the way most anticipated.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Analysis Network / July 13

Trail Blazers coach assesses Yang Hansen‘s performance as he attempts to do ‘a Nikola Jokic thing’ in Summer League

The NBA Summer League spotlight isn’t reserved for Cooper Flagg and high lottery picks. Yang Hansen was labelled as ‘the wildest pick ever‘ at the NBA Draft, but he is stealing the show with his revolutionary center play.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 13

Blazers Free Agent Forward Predicted to Sign Non-Guaranteed Deal

The Portland Trail Blazers have revamped their roster slightly as the team looks to 2025-26. Center Yang Hansen was taken surprisingly in the middle of the first round.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 13

Blazers Won't Net Positive Return For $160 Million Star, Says Insider

The Portland Trail Blazers made the decision not to trade any players at the trade deadline when they were at their peak value. They have only made one trade this offseason, as well.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 12

Portland Trail Blazers’ biggest mistake in 2025 NBA free agency

The Portland Trail Blazers entered the 2025 NBA offseason looking to shift their focus to their young core. The Trail Blazers moved on from Deandre Ayton and sent Anfernee Simons away to clear minutes for Donovan Clingan and Scoot Henderson.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / July 12

Blazers’ Yang Hansen Makes Impressive Summer League Debut

Yang Hansen is the latest rookie for the Portland Trail Blazers, and he is playing under considerable hype. Picked at #16 in the 2025 Draft, Yang needs to make a mark and become part of Portland’s center rotation.

Chauncey Billups News / Last Word On Sports / July 11

The Trail Blazers Continue Following Coach Billups’ Vision

The Portland front office is doubling down on the focus on the Blazers’ defense with new coach hirings. After Tiago Splitter, James Posey is the latest addition to the staff under head coach Chauncey Billups.

James Posey News / Hoops Rumors / July 10

Trail Blazers hire two-time NBA champion as assistant coach

The two-time NBA champion as a player, had been serving on the Suns’ staff.

Jrue Holiday News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Complications Emerge in Jrue Holiday to Portland Trail Blazers Trade: Report

The Portland Trail Blazers have been making moves this offseason that have made their roster look a lot different Portland moved on from two of their top players in recent weeks after they agreed to a buyout with center Deandre Ayton and traded away top scorer Anfernee Simons for Jrue Holiday.

Jrue Holiday News / Fastbreak on SI / July 8

Portland Trail Blazers Officially Announce Trade For 2x NBA All-Star

Jrue Holiday has been one of the most important role players in NBA history. The two-time NBA Champion is coming off a year where he averaged 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 44.3% from the field in 62 games for the Boston Celtics.

Jrue Holiday News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7

Celtics get bad news about Jrue Holiday trade

The Boston Celtics made their first major move of the offseason last month when they traded Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers, but the return for the veteran guard wound up being a lot lighter than they anticipated.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 5

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Jabari Walker News / Hoops Rumors / July 3

Former second-round pick signs two-way deal with 76ers

He played a significant role for Portland in 2023-24, averaging 8.9 points and 7.1 rebounds in 23.6 minutes per game across 72 total outings

Deandre Ayton News / Yardbarker / July 3

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Toumani Camara News / Yardbarker / July 2

Two years later, Blazers are clear winner of Lillard trade

Two years later, Blazers are clear winner of Damian Lillard trade

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Deandre Ayton News / Hoops Rumors / June 29

Trail Blazers will buy out former No. 1 pick, making him a free agent

Ayton had been about to enter the final season of a four-year, maximum-salary contract, which was set to pay him $35.5M this season. The amount of his buyout has not yet been reported.

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