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What’s Next for Chauncey Billups? Latest on Suspended Trail Blazers HC’s Future After Court Hearing

A significant development has emerged in the NBA gambling scandal that sent shockwaves through the basketball world approximately a month ago. On Monday, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, who was accused of using his reputation as a “face card” in a scheme to bring players to illegal poker games, entered a not guilty plea.

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Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty, released on $5M bond

Trail Blazers coach and Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty Monday to federal charges that he participated in and profited from rigged poker games.

Chauncey Billups News / Hoops Wire / November 24

Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in alleged rigged poker operation

Chauncey Billups stood in a Brooklyn federal courtroom on Monday and pleaded not guilty, a month after his arrest in a sweeping underground poker scheme that stunned the NBA.

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How many of the 30 players in NBA history to score in double-figures at least 1,000 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Yang Hansen News / Blazer's Edge / November 24

Yang Hansen is an Interesting Case Study for Portland

Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen has had a colorful start to his NBA career. Hansen has shown brilliance with the Rip City Remix, Portland’s G League affiliate.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Chauncey Billups News / Field Level Media / November 24

Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker case

Portland Trail Blazers coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty Monday in a Brooklyn federal courthouse to charges of conspiring with the mafia to rig illegal poker games.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Draft on SI / November 23

Undrafted Rookie Helps Trail Blazers to Win against Warriors

After finishing the 2024-25 NBA season with an encouraging stretch of play, the Portland Trail Blazers have had an up-and-down start to the 2025-26 season.

Damian Lillard News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 23

Predicting Damian Lillard's Blazers Upside Post-Injury with Shea Serrano

How good can nine-time All-Star point guard Damian Lillard, the prodigal son, be for the Portland Trail Blazers after he returns from his Achilles tendon rupture?

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 22

The Trail Blazers deliver crucial updates on injured stars Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson

The Portland Trail Blazers started the 2025-26 season with a bang, considering they are the only team to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder this season. Unfortunately, their injuries have started to pile up, including their two standout point guards.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Total Apex Sports / November 22

Avdija, Clingan, and Trail Blazers Stun Warriors in Thrilling Upset 127-123

In a night that was supposed to be a nostalgic celebration for the Golden State Warriors, the young and hungry Portland Trail Blazers crashed the party.

Caleb Love News / Field Level Media / November 22

Caleb Love, Blazers dump Warriors to move atop NBA Cup group

Rookie Caleb Love capped a season-best 26-point performance with two key late 3-pointers and the Portland Trail Blazers put themselves in position for advancement in the NBA Cup with a 127-123 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday in San Francisco.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / November 21

Trail Blazers announce injury updates on Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / November 21

Dame’s Big Promise Just Set Expectations Sky-High in Portland

Damian Lillard will not suit up for the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2025–26 season. However, he is already thinking about the next one. He is confident that the Blazers have a team that can achieve great things.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / November 19

Scoot Henderson’s return not imminent

It has been nearly eight weeks since the Trail Blazers announced that point guard Scoot Henderson had torn his left hamstring in a workout and would miss the start of the 2025-26 season.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Suns vs. Blazers prediction odds, pick – 11/18/2025

The Phoenix Suns have won four of their last five games and will now look to return to winning ways when they take on the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center in Portland on Tuesday.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 17

Ron Harper gives brutal verdict on Deni Avdija’s late shot in Trail Blazers defeat

The Portland Trail Blazers have been one of the biggest surprise teams in the NBA so far this season. Most people had the Portland Trail Blazers as a lottery team, but they have competed hard.

Deni Avdija News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17

Deni Avdija apologizes for one of the worst game-winning attempts you’ll ever see

The Portland Trail Blazers have a real ace in Deni Avdija. Currently, he is averaging 26.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. However, he came up woefully short when the game was on the line against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.

Tiago Splitter News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 15

Blazers Interim Coach Tiago Splitter Credited with Helping Rival Become All-Star

Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter has made the most out of the unique opportunity he was handed when former head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested in part of a shocking series of gambling-related charges made by the FBI.

Shaedon Sharpe News / The Predictors / November 13

Sharpe’s season-high 35 points power Trail Blazers past Pelicans, 125–117

Shaedon Sharpe poured in a season-high 35 points and Deni Avdija added 32 as the Portland Trail Blazers topped the New Orleans Pelicans 125–117 on Wednesday night at the Smoothie King Center.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / November 13

The Winning Formula for the Trail Blazers’ 2025-26 Season

The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2025-26 season has been a mixed bag, but the team has the potential to succeed. Deni Avdija’s rise has been fantastic to watch for Blazers fans, as he is playing All-Star-level basketball.

Desmond Bane News / Yardbarker / November 10

Desmond Bane breaks out of shooting slump at the perfect moment

Desmond Bane was 0-5 from three-point range for the first 47:59 of Monday's game and shooting 26% from deep on the season. He picked the perfect time to finally make one.

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