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Entertaining Robert Williams Trade With Knicks Could Yield Blazers Intriguing Wing

The Portland Trail Blazers have long been linked to a Robert Williams III trade, and that's intensified in recent days with the NBA trade deadline less than a month away.

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Blazers Use Second-Unit Tidal Wave to Overcome Hawks

Games present an extra challenge for the Portland Trail Blazers while forward Deni Avdija remains out with a back injury. But the Blazers found a way to win without their star on Thursday night as they took down the Atlanta Hawks 117-101 at the Moda Center.

C.J. McCollum News / Blazer's Edge / January 16

CJ McCollum Scores 20 as Trail Blazers Beat Hawks

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 117-101 at home on Thursday night to get back in the win column. The game was close throughout the entire first half and most of the third quarter before the Blazers were able to pull away and come away with a double-digit win.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / January 16

Mixed Crew Propels Blazers to Win Over Hawks

The Portland Trail Blazers found enough offense to beat the Atlanta Hawks 117-101 on Thursday night. With their best player, Deni Avdija, sidelined by injury, the Blazers have struggled to score, but an unlikely group emerged from the bench to spark the win.

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The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

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The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

Yang Hansen News / Blazer's Edge / January 15

Yang Produces 22 and 7 in Remix Win Over OKC Blue

Portland Trail Blazers rookie center Yang Hansen clocked in a fine night of work for the Rip City Remix in the G League on Wednesday night. The big man produced a team-high 22 points, seven rebounds, three assists, two blocks and a steal in 31 minutes to help the Remix capture a 123-99 win over the Oklahoma City Blue at the Chiles Center.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

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

Portland’s Play-In Hopes At The Midpoint

Despite dropping their last two contests, the Portland Trail Blazers are in the midst of a hot streak. They have won seven of their last ten games and are just coming off of a five-game win streak.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 14

With star Deni Avdija likely out again, Blazers square off with Hawks

Jrue Holiday and Deni Avdija have shared the court just once since Holiday sustained a right calf injury on Nov. 14. Though Holiday returned earlier this week, Portland's top two players likely will not be together again Thursday night when the Trail Blazers host the Atlanta Hawks.

Damian Lillard News / Blazer's Edge / January 14

Will the Blazers Ever Become Damian Lillard’s Team Again?

General Manager Joe Cronin of the Portland Trail Blazers is under pressure from a large segment of the team’s fan base to swap out the old-timers on the team in favor of draft picks and/or younger contributors.

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

Sidy Cissoko or Caleb Love, Who Should Stay on the Blazers Roster?

The Portland Trail Blazers have spent much of the 2025-26 season coping with injuries to key players. That’s a sad development for the franchise as a whole, but an opportunity for all the “next men up” on Portland’s roster.

Jerami Grant News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / January 14

Portland Trail Blazers Shouldn't Trade Jerami Grant

The Portland Trail Blazers were built to outlast teams like the Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz, but they're still not seen as a team that will surpass the top guard in the Western Conference anytime soon.

Deni Avdija News / Athlon Sports / January 12

Trail Blazers Announce Deni Avdija News on Monday

The Portland Trail Blazers have been playing better basketball as of late, looking more competitive as their rebuild begins to take shape. A huge reason for their improved play has been the emergence of small forward Deni Avdija, who has taken a massive step forward in his sixth NBA season.

Jrue Holiday News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / January 12

Jrue Holiday Addresses Blazers Future After Return From Injury

The Portland Trail Blazers took a 123-114 loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday, snapping their five-game winning streak in the process. The good news, though, is that Jrue Holiday returned to the lineup.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / January 12

Deni Avdija Leaves Game With Lower Back Injury

Trail Blazers star Deni Avdija was forced out of Sunday’s game after hurting his back late in the fourth quarter, writes Joe Freeman of The Oregonian. Avdija told reporters it’s “nothing major,” adding, “I’m not really concerned,” but he was visibly in pain in the locker room, Freeman observes.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 11

Blazers’ Kris Murray joins brother Keegan on sidelines with injury

Another Murray in the NBA has come down with an injury. Joining his sibling on the sidelines because of an injury is Portland Trail Blazers small forward Kris Murray, who can be expected to miss at least a few games following an announcement on Sunday by his team.