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.
A man standing accused of federal gambling crimes based on NBA basketball has denied that former Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups provided information relating to the Blazers’ fortunes for purposes of sports betting.
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.
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.
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?
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.
All you have to do is put a ball through a hoop more times than the other team and you win the game. Simple, right? The answer of course, is “no”. Professional basketball keeps getting more and more complicated the further it evolves from its humble peach basket origins into a modern version where a formula analyzes every aspect of the game.
Damian Lillard made his long-awaited regular-season return Wednesday night, and the Portland Trail Blazers could not have asked for a better start. Lillard scored 25 points in his first regular-season game since recovering from a torn Achilles tendon, leading Portland to a commanding 124-83 victory over the Phoenix Suns in the season opener.
The Portland Trail Blazers couldn’t have had a better season opener. After starting their matchup against the Phoenix Suns with a 43-12 first quarter, they won 124-83.
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.
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.
Portland Trail Blazers rookie head coach Micah Nori began his postgame interview Wednesday night with a joke. “It’s exactly what we thought we were going
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 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.
The Portland Trail Blazers greeted the 2026-27 with an enormous celebration on Wednesday evening. Plenty of ancient civilizations and cultures—on earth, in sci-fi settings, and in alternate realties—have offered sacrifices to their suns.
Ja Morant put on a new NBA uniform for the first time in his career Wednesday. Fans envisioned the former Memphis Grizzlies star bringing his highlight reel dunks to the Portland Trail Blazers.
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.
We are just hours away from the Portland Trail Blazers’ regular-season curtain-raiser and Damian Lillard’s official return to Moda Center. After a rather interesting preseason, tonight the Blazers will be put to the test against Devin Booker and the talented Phoenix Suns.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Portland Trail Blazers enter the 2026-27 season with far more questions than answers. Last year went as well as any reasonable fan could have expected.
The Portland Trail Blazers are preparing to face the London Lions on October 12, and yes, you read that correctly. An NBA franchise will be competing against a professional British basketball club for the first time in history.