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Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20
Don’t you dare call Blazers star Damian Lillard an ‘old man’ as he makes injury return
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard understands his workload will require some management as he returns from a torn Achilles, but the 36-year-old
NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 20
'Get Your Life Together': Carmelo Anthony Warns Ja Morant After Failed Journey With Grizzlies as He Puts League on Notice
Carmelo Anthony shows tough love to Ja Morant. The star guard’s time in Memphis ended with more questions than answers. The 2x All-Star still has the talent to change a game.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 20
3 Record Projections Give Blazers Wide Range of Possibilities This Season
The Portland Trail Blazers are counting down the hours before their season opener against the Phoenix Suns at the Moda Center. The Blazers are hoping to build off of their 42-win season last year and have hopes to advance further in the playoffs.
The 'Most NBA games played' quiz
How many of the career leaders for games played in the NBA can you name in five minutes?
Damian Lillard News / Blazer's Edge / October 19
Damian Lillard: ‘I’m Not an Old Man’ 
The Portland Trail Blazers continued their march toward Wednesday’s regular-season opener with morning practice in Tualatin on Monday. Afterward, local media caught up with Portland head coach Micah Nori as well as veteran guards Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday to discuss a variety of preseason storylines.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
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.
Scoot Henderson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19
Scoot Henderson does not land rookie-scale extension with Portland before deadline
The Portland Trail Blazers are entering an important year for the franchise. After trading for Ja Morant this summer and now getting Damian Lillard back from his torn Achilles tendon injury suffered in the 2024 playoffs, Portland is hoping to take a massive step forward.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 19
Tom Dundon: The Priority is to Keep the Blazers in Portland
Tom Dundon’s priority is keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland, according to a text message exchange between the new owner and Mike Vorkunov of the Athletic (subscription required).
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 19
Of course Blazers owner Tom Dundon publicly denies secret relocation talks
The Portland Trail Blazers are just days away from kicking off their 2026 NBA season, with a new-look team ready to hit the floor. The Blazers’ offseason has in some ways been overshadowed by the controversies of owner Tom Dundon, who has come to represent everything that fans resent about penny-pinching owners in professional sports.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
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.
Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 19
5 Things I Liked from Deni Avdija's Recent Blazers Comments
The Portland Trail Blazers are putting together their final preparations before their season opener on Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. The Blazers have a lot of new, exciting things going into the season, but Deni Avdija might be the most important piece to the puzzle.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 19
3 Burning Questions Facing the Blazers This Season
The Portland Trail Blazers are just a few days away from the start of the 2026-27 season, where they will host the Phoenix Suns in their opener. The Blazers are hoping to make it back to the playoffs after snapping a five-year drought last season.
NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 18
Did the Blazers Get Enough Out of Preseason?
The Portland Trail Blazers closed out preseason with a loss to the Golden State Warriors in a game with as many negative takeaways as positive ones. After wins over the Warriors, Kings, and London Lions, a 3-1 preseason record could be considered quite impressive for rookie head coach Micah Nori.
Jeremy Sochan News / EssentiallySports / October 18
Jeremy Sochan Released by Blazers as 23-Year-Old Stands Team-Less Months After Championship With Knicks
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.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / October 18
Tom Dundon: Keeping Blazers in Portland is ‘the priority’
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.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Dundon: ‘Priority’ Is To Keep Trail Blazers In Portland
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.
Sidy Cissoko News / Blazer's Edge / October 17
Sidy Cissoko is Essential to This Blazers Roster
Sidy Cissoko joined the Portland Trail Blazers with very little fanfare in the aftermath of the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline. The Frenchman had failed to stick with the San Antonio Spurs after being taken by the Texas franchise, one pick behind fellow countryman Rayan Rupert at the 2023 Draft.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / October 17
Blazers waive former lottery pick Jeremy Sochan
The Trail Blazers have waived Jeremy Sochan, leaving the former lottery pick looking for another opportunity just before the regular season. The team announced the move Saturday.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Trail Blazers Waive Jeremy Sochan
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.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / October 16
Adam Silver's Seattle statements could be meaningful for Trail Blazers
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.
Portland Trail Blazers News / The Lead / October 13
Portland Trail Blazers 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
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.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Stadium Rant / October 11
Trail Blazers vs. London Lions: A Historic Preseason Game 49 Years in the Making
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.
Ja Morant News / Hoops Wire / October 10
Damian Lillard says Ja Morant not just pretending to be happy in Portland
Ja Morant’s first preseason game with Portland was a mixed bag. His attitude apparently hasn’t been. Morant finished with eight points, five assists and
Damian Lillard News / Fadeaway World / October 8
Damian Lillard Feels Good After NBA Return, Vows To Play In Three-Point Contest
Before last night’s preseason game against the Golden State Warriors, Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard hadn’t played basketball in over one full year.
Ja Morant News / Yardbarker / October 7
NBA execs believe Trail Blazers have this plan for Ja Morant
The Portland Trail Blazers are currently housing one of the league's most fascinating storylines this season with regard to their clear logjam in the backcourt.
Scoot Henderson News / Fadeaway World / October 6
Scoot Henderson Unlikely To Earn Extension As Trade Offers Pour In Around The NBA
The Portland Trail Blazers are still very much in rebuild mode ahead of the 2026-27 season. Even with Damian Lillard’s return and the addition of Ja Morant, the Blazers are projected to fall somewhere in the bottom half of the standings, and it has raised some questions about their future.
Damian Lillard News / Larry Brown Sports / September 29
Damian Lillard had a telling remark on the Blazers potentially leaving Portland
Damian Lillard doesn’t want to see the day when the Trail Blazers are no longer in Portland. While there is no imminent possibility of a Trail Blazers relocation, the NBA franchise and the City of Portland have yet to see eye to eye on where the funding should come from for the renovation of the Moda Center in Portland, Ore.
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