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Blazers' Wild OT Win Shields Portland From Major Warning Sign

The Portland Trail Blazers were lucky in every sense that they were on the right side of a 134-133 overtime classic against the Sacramento Kings at the Moda Center on Thursday night.

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Who is the Most Tradeable Trail Blazers Player?

The Portland Trail Blazers are rumored to be buyers in the current NBA Trade Season cycle. Looking to improve their roster, they’ll be strategizing to bring extra talent on board between now and the February 5th NBA trade deadline.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / December 19

Blazers Reflect on Lessons From Getaway Car After Disgusting Win

The Portland Trail Blazers aren’t going to apologize for their 134-133 overtime win over the hobbled Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. They may have collapsed in the final minutes of regulation to lose an 18-point lead late at home.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / December 19

Questionable foul call ruins epic Kings comeback

Trailing by 15 points with under two minutes to play, DeMar DeRozan and Russell Westbrook led a furious Sacramento Kings comeback to force overtime. But with seconds remaining in what would have been Sacramento's best win of the season, referee Marc Davis called a game-deciding foul from well behind the play.

Deni Avdija comes through at line in OT as Blazers nip Kings

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Deni Avdija News / Field Level Media / December 19

Deni Avdija comes through at line in OT as Blazers nip Kings

Deni Avdija made two free throws with 1.5 seconds left in overtime to cap a 35-point outing and give the Portland Trail Blazers a wild 134-133 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / December 18

Join Trail Blazers-Kings Discussion Here!

The Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings will face each other at Portland’s Moda Center tonight at 7:00 PM, Pacific. The Blazers are fresh off of an inspirational win against the Golden State Warriors, a rarity in recent weeks.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / December 18

Blazers Injury Report Gets Smaller

The Portland Trail Blazers will have more roster clarity when they play the Sacramento Kings tomorrow, Thu. Dec. 18 at 7pm Pacific. According to the most

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / December 17

Three Impending Blazers Free Agents Unlikely to Return Next Season

The Portland Trail Blazers are close to being built. Until they make their first NBA Playoffs appearance in the post-/second Damian Lillard era, though, they are still a rebuilding franchises.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / December 17

Trail Blazers are Already In Line for NBA Awards

The 2025-26 NBA season is now more than a quarter way through. That means there is a significant sample size of games to go off of when it comes to upcoming All-Star voting, also when looking towards the end of year awards.

Shaedon Sharpe News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / December 16

Shaedon Sharpe Must Make Similar Fourth-Year Jump as Blazers Teammate

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe is making major strides in year four. As his offensive volume increases, Sharpe's efficiency is maintained.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / December 16

Blazers' Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III Made Clear Statement in Warriors Win

The Portland Trail Blazers do not have the personnel to play small successfully. They showed that in a 143-120 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans last week.

Sidy Cissoko News / Last Word On Sports / December 16

Sidy Cissoko Has Become A Pleasant Trail Blazers Story

Entering the 2025-26 NBA season, most people knew the Portland Trail Blazers had a set rotation. However, one player has become a pleasant Blazers story this season, which is Sidy Cissoko.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Total Apex Sports / December 15

Trail Blazers Stun Warriors 136-131 Behind Grant and Sharpe’s Explosive Night

You can usually tell when a game is going to be special. The air in the Moda Center feels a little different for the Trail Blazers, the crowd noise has a specific edge to it, and the stars align for a shootout.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 13

Blazers’ Deni Avdija shouts out John Cena before SNME retirement match

Ahead of Cena’s final WWE appearance at Saturday Night’s Main Event, the Portland Trail Blazers posted messages wishing John Cena luck before his retirement match.

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

The Blazers’ Injury Crisis Has Ruined A Promising Season

Before the 2025-26 NBA season started, basketball fans were excited about the Portland Trail Blazers. Unfortunately, the Blazers’ injury crisis has led to a significant dip in Tiago Splitter’s system.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 10

Depleted Trail Blazers wrap trip vs. struggling Pelicans

The injury-plagued Portland Trail Blazers will aim to end their five-game road trip on a high note when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday.

NBA News / Scoop B / December 10

A Bull Forever: Horace Grant Puts Chicago Allegiance Before Nephew Jerami Grant

Former Chicago Bulls All-Star power forward and foundational member of the franchise’s first three-peat championship teams, Horace Grant, remains an iconic figure in the history of the sport.

Scoot Henderson News / Last Word On Sports / December 8

Scoot Henderson’s Return Could Fuel A Blazers Comeback

The Portland Trail Blazers have not been a healthy team in the first few months of the 2025-26 NBA season. Ahead of the season, Scoot Henderson would have played a big role.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 6

Bucks should be in no hurry to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Deni Avdija News / Yardbarker / December 4

Blazers' Avdija continues All-Star season in win over Cavs

Blazers' Deni Avdija continues All-Star season in win over Cavaliers

Portland's forward had 27 points, eight rebounds and seven assists and shot 16-of-17 from the foul line.

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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / December 3

Portland Trail Blazers Shock the Cleveland Cavaliers

If you looked at the schedule before Tuesday night, you probably penciled this one in as a “W” for Cleveland. The Portland Trail Blazers were in town, coming off the second night of a back-to-back, and frankly, they haven’t been scaring anyone lately.