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How Tom Dundon's Saving Could Cost Blazers
It's been only two months since Tom Dundon took over as the official new owner of the Portland Trail Blazers. Changes have been rampant since Dundon took over and not in a good way.
All Future Blazers Draft Picks, Swaps & Protections in 2027 & Beyond
The Portland Trail Blazers find themselves in a unique position going into the 2026 NBA Draft without any picks. The Blazers could trade back into the draft, but it will likely cost them a couple million dollars or a future draft pick.
Rick Adelman News / Blazer's Edge / June 5
Remembering Legendary Trail Blazers Coach Rick Adelman 
The Portland Trail Blazers family got sad news this week upon the passing of legendary head coach Rick Adelman at the age of 79. Adelman coached the Blazers between 1988 and 1994, assigned to the post after six years as an assistant under coaches Jack Ramsay and Mike Schuler.
The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz
How many of the most recent players to score at least 30 points in an NBA Finals game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?NOTE: The Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, have never made the NBA Finals, while no Kings player scored 30 in their lone appearance (1951).
Jrue Holiday News / Blazer's Edge / June 4
How Would You Feel if the Blazers Traded Jrue Holiday?
Whenever the Portland Trail Blazers get mentioned in NBA trade rumors, veteran guard Jrue Holiday is inevitably at the top of the list of players other teams are interested in.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 4
Blazers rumors: Tiago Splitter among 3 head coaching finalists as 2 get crossed off list
The Portland Trail Blazers have narrowed their head coaching search to three finalists, with interim coach Tiago Splitter remaining in contention despite months of uncertainty surrounding his future.
The Trail Blazers' Long-Awaited Pick-and-Roll Duo Is Finally Coming Together
Despite running pick-and-rolls at the NBA’s seventh-highest rate in 2025-26, the Portland Trail Blazers finished as the league’s fourth-worst team in terms of efficiency on said plays.
Rick Adelman News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / June 1
Former Blazers Coach Rick Adelman Dead at 79
The Portland Trail Blazers and the rest of the basketball world are mourning the loss of former head coach Rick Adelman, who passed away on Monday. He was 79 years old.
Blazers Offseason Priority List: Who’s Gone, Who’s Staying, and Who Could Be Added
The Portland Trail Blazers are restructuring their roster to try and find the best ways to improve going into the 2026 offseason. It will be tricky putting the puzzle together, but the Blazers will find a way.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1
Blazers rumors: Ex-employee warns of ‘Sonics 2.0’ with cheap new owner
The Portland Trail Blazers have had an interesting offseason thus far, with rumors swirling that the team won’t bring back head coach Tiago Splitter due in large part to the ownership’s refusal to pay a decent salary.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Damian Lillard News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / May 30
Why Damian Lillard’s 'Second Greatest Shooter' Claim Isn't As Crazy As You Think
It’s been 13 months since Damian Lillard last took the floor for an official NBA game, and although his long-awaited return is temporarily on hold, conversations about his rank among the game’s all-time greats certainly haven’t.
Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 29
Damian Lillard’s bold Stephen Curry claim creates most savage X Community Note ever
The basketball world cannot wait to see Damian Lillard back in action in his second stint with the Portland Trail Blazers. Rip City was thrilled for his much-desired return, but Lillard had to sit out the season due to an Achilles injury.
Damian Lillard reveals if he is the second-best three-point shooter of all time behind Steph Curry
Damian Lillard did not hesitate when asked if he considers himself the second-best three-point shooter of all time behind Stephen Curry. The discussion started when a fan argued that Lillard would not even put himself ahead of Ray Allen.
Portland Trail Blazers News / HITC / May 27
New owner Tom Dundon gives controversial reason for firing 70 Portland Trail Blazers employees
Tom Dundon defended the Portland Trail Blazers’ decision to lay off roughly 70 employees by arguing the organization had become too crowded to run efficiently.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / May 27
Tom Dundon On Cutting 70 Portland Trail Blazers Employees: 'More People Just Creates More Problems'
Since purchasing the Portland Trail Blazers in late March, new owner Tom Dundon has implemented some interesting business practices. Most of these actions could be justified as “business decisions,” but it is evident that these moves have hurt his reputation as a franchise owner.
NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 27
Trail Blazers’ Owner Claims Laying Off 70 Workers Actually Makes People 'Happier'
Just months after finalizing the deal to buy the Portland Trail Blazers, Tom Dundon is headlining the Blazers’ offseason. The team has laid off 70 staff members.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / May 27
Tom Dundon Under Fire for Explanation Behind Firing 70 Trail Blazers Employees
Since buying the Portland Trail Blazers in March 2026 for approximately $4.25 billion, Tom Dundon has become an unpopular name in the community. The Carolina Hurricanes owner made profound changes in his first few months.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / May 22
Blazers’ coaching search now includes Jerry Stackhouse, others
The Trail Blazers’ coaching search is starting to feel a little less like a sprint and a little more like a full organizational excavation. In other words, Portland is talking to just about everybody.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22
Report: Blazers have 3 finalists for their head coach job
The Portland Trail Blazers look to be narrowing down the field. Portland has three known finalists in their head coaching search, veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported on Thursday.
Jeff Van Gundy News / Hoops Wire / May 21
Trail Blazers request permission to interview Jeff Van Gundy
The Portland Trail Blazers coaching search may be narrowing a bit. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, the Blazers have requested permission from the Los Angeles Clippers to interview assistant coach Jeff Van Gundy for their head coaching vacancy.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 20
Blazers may have taken a ruthless approach in mass layoff
Tom Dundon is not exactly becoming the most lovable pro sports team owner out there. The new Blazers owner has already faced backlash over the team’s recent cost-cutting measures, but there appears to be no stopping Portland from tightening its belt further.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / May 19
Trail Blazers reportedly lay off about 70 employees amid accusations of owner cheapness
The Trail Blazers have laid off approximately 70 employees from their business operations department.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18
Blazers are being linked to their former coach
The Portland Trail Blazers are being linked to their former coach as they try to chart their course forward. Terry Stotts, who coached the Blazers from 2012 to 2021, is interested in returning to the team, and his agent has reached out to the Blazers to indicate as much.
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.
Giannis Antetokounmpo 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.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 26
Victor Wembanyama returns for Spurs, delivers harsh lesson to Trail Blazers
Wembanyama dominated in the Spurs' 114-93 win, and, in the process, helped deliver a very harsh lesson to an up-and-coming Trail Blazers team that still has some things to learn.
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