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Damian Lillard says Blazers’ crowded backcourt can work

The Trail Blazers have Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Scoot Henderson and Jrue Holiday in the same backcourt. Lillard isn’t worried about how they’ll divide the ball or the minutes.

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Trail Blazers Media Day: Deni Avdija Says Back is OK

No player is more important to the Portland Trail Blazers’ success in the 2026-27 season than Deni Avdija. The forward had a breakout season last year, averaging 24.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game, earning his first-ever NBA All-Star nomination.

Damian Lillard News / Blazer's Edge / September 28

Damian Lillard Can’t Imagine Portland without the Trail Blazers

Today is Portland Trail Blazers Media Day, the official opening of training camp for the 2026-27 season. Most of the event buzz surrounded the season to come, but one issues lingers over the franchise at the start of the year.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 28

Former Blazers Head Coach Talks Ja Morant and Damian Lillard

NBA veteran head coach and current ESPN analyst P.J. Carlesimo holds an optimistic outlook on the Portland Trail Blazers newest backcourt tandem of Ja Morant and Damian Lillard.

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA's top 30 career scorers can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point NBA games at 35+' quiz

The '20-point NBA games leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 27

Blazers Announce 2026-2027 Training Camp Roster

The Portland Trail Blazers 2026-27 training camp roster is set. With training camp beginning on Sept. 29, the organization released its official training camp roster on Sunday afternoon.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 27

On the Eve of Media Day, the Blazers are the NBA’s Biggest Reality Show

The Portland Trail Blazers are about to embark on their 50th anniversary season of when they won their sole NBA Championship. Tomorrow, the core members from the basketball side of the franchise will be speaking to the media before opening up training camp on Tuesday.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / September 27

NBA Scout Raises Major Concerns About Ja Morant Playing Alongside Damian Lillard

The Portland Trail Blazers are hoping Ja Morant can rediscover his All-NBA form alongside Damian Lillard, but one anonymous NBA scout sees significant problems with pairing the two star guards.

Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 26

NBA scout’s brutal ‘physically unfit’ assessment of Blazers’ Ja Morant turns heads

An anonymous NBA scout delivered a brutal assessment of Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant ahead of training camp, calling the former All-Star “physically unfit” while raising concerns about his fit alongside Damian Lillard.

Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 26

What to Expect From Deni Avdija in 2026-2027

Deni Avdija ascended to the upper echelon of the NBA last season when he was named an All-Star for the first time for the Portland Trail Blazers. However, he seems to be largely overlooked when it comes to discussing the best players in the game at the moment.

Ja Morant News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 26

Ja Morant Injury History Could be Major Concern for Blazers

9, 50, 20. That's the amount of games Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant played in each of the last three seasons. Morant was traded earlier this offseason from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, which was a very low package compared to what he would have been worth a few years prior.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 25

Why Ja Morant isn’t the Biggest Issue for the Trail Blazers This Season

The Portland Trail Blazers made a big splash in the Summer of 2026 when they traded for Memphis Grizzlies super-guard Ja Morant. Though recently dogged by controversy and hobbled by injuries, Morant was once one of the marquee players in the whole NBA.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 25

Senator Ron Wyden Threatening Scrutiny on NBA Team Relocations

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden is flexing his significant power to convince the NBA Board of Governors to disallow any potential relocation of the Portland Trail Blazers.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Yang Hansen News / Blazer's Edge / September 25

Video: Yang Hansen Works Out with World-Class NBA Trainer

To the Portland Trail Blazers fanbase, center Yang Hansen is a polarizing player. When it comes to Hansen, most people fit into one of three camps. The first group feels he was a waste of a draft pick, having seen other available players from the 2025 draft already showing upside from their rookie season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 25

Why Blazers Will Miss the Playoffs This Season

The Portland Trail Blazers barely made the playoffs during the 2025-26 as the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference. They only won 42 games during the regular season, but that was enough for them to qualify for the Play-In Tournament, where they won their first game against the Phoenix Suns and jumped up from No.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 24

Former NBA head coach eases any concerns about Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard-Ja Morant pairing

Former NBA head coach PJ Carlesimo does not have concerns about how Damian Lillard and Ja Morant will coexist in the Portland Trail Blazers’ new-look backcourt.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 24

5 Blazers With Questionable Roles Going Into the Season

As the Portland Trail Blazers roster for 2026-2027 begins to take shape, there’s a handful of players whose role for the upcoming season has some question marks.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Kicks on SI / September 23

The Nike Ja 4 'Deep Water' Surfaces This Friday

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Ja Morant's fourth signature Nike basketball shoe has maintained the momentum of its predecessor. Now, the Nike Ja 4 is getting an exclusive release in a shark-themed colorway.

Adam Silver News / Hoops Wire / September 16

Adam Silver: Losing Trail Blazers would be a ‘failure’

Adam Silver wants the Trail Blazers to remain in Portland. He also wants Portland to give them a better building. The NBA commissioner addressed the franchise’s uncertain future following this week’s Board of Governors meetings, delivering his strongest public statement yet in support of keeping the team where it is.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Field Level Media / September 15

Adam Silver: Trail Blazers leaving Portland would be a 'failure'

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is closely monitoring the situation involving the Trail Blazers under new ownership and said Tuesday it would be a "failure" if the team left Portland.

Adam Silver News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 15

Adam Silver claims potential Trail Blazers relocation would be a ‘failure’

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the league office continue to try and mediate ongoing battles and debates between new Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon and the city of Portland about a new arena deal to keep the franchise long-term.