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Blazers Superstar Damian Lillard Makes Major Personal Announcement

Since rejoining the team that drafted him on a three-year, $41.6 million free agent deal this summer, nine-time All-Star point guard Damian Lillard has already announced that he'll miss the entire 2025-26 season.

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The Quiz of the Day

Name the Pie and Whipped Cream Trail Blazer for 2025

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American readers! The NBA has the day off, but we’ve spent the holiday asking you questions about your favorite team, the Portland Trail Blazers.

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

Who’s the Mashed Potatoes for the Trail Blazers This Year?

Thanksgiving is supposedly about a lot of things: turkey, football, giving thanks… That’s in theory. In practice, it boils down to one thing for most of us, eating as much as humanly possible around an over-laden table.

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

Who is the Trail Blazers Turkey this Season?

It’s Thanksgiving in the U.S.! Most people are gathered around tables, inhaling carbs from potatoes and pie, trying to avoid awkward conversations around the family table while side-eyeing football games on the TV.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last 40-point game by NBA franchise' quiz

How many of the players to score at least 40 points in a game for each NBA team can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 50-point NBA games' quiz

The 'Most 15-rebound triple-doubles in NBA history' quiz

The '30-piont, 20-rebound NBA playoff games' quiz

Damian Lillard News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 27

Damian Lillard Expresses Confidence in Blazers’ Roster and His Role Ahead

It hasn't been an easy season for the Portland Trail Blazers, whose coach was placed on leave after being charged in an FBI-led gambling probe. Injuries have piled up and two of the Trail Blazers' recent losses have come from being on the receiving end of devastating buzzer beaters.

NBA News / Yardbarker

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?

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

What Are You Thankful for This Thanksgiving?

Like most of America, the Portland Trail Blazers have the day off today, celebrating Thanksgiving. The annual event belongs to the NFL. There are no NBA games scheduled today.

Toumani Camara News / Last Word On Sports / November 27

Camara’s Shooting Struggles Have Become a Blazers Problem

The Portland Trail Blazers almost advanced in the NBA Cup on Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs. Deni Avdija did his best to carry Portland, but there is a problem brewing for the Blazers.

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

Potential NBA Cup Clincher Turns Into Another Hard Lesson for Blazers

For the first time since the Portland Trail Blazers made the NBA Playoffs in 2021, back when Terry Stotts still roamed the Moda Center sidelines and Neil Olshey sat in the big chair, the franchise played a game with stakes on Wednesday night.

Robert Williams News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26

Blazers rumors: Portland changes tune on Robert Williams III trade

The Portland Trail Blazers set out to contend for the 2025-26 season, as evidenced by their trade for Jrue Holiday, a win-now move for a veteran guard.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / November 26

Spurs’ Dylan Harper to return vs. Trail Blazers

San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper has been cleared to return to action following a 10-game injury absence and should be active on Wednesday as the team takes on Portland.

Surprising Blazers can clinch their NBA Cup group by beating Spurs

The 25 greatest journeymen in NBA history

The 'NBA Lottery-Era Rookies of the Year' quiz

Donovan Clingan News / Last Word On Sports / November 26

Donovan Clingan is Proving He is the Blazers’ Franchise Center

Center is one of the toughest positions to play in the NBA because of all the responsibilities. Donovan Clingan has become the Portland Trail Blazers’ franchise center with ease, shining in Tiago Splitter’s system.

Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 25

Blazers’ Damian Lillard shares ‘life-changing experience’ amid big move off the court

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard may be sidelined due to an Achilles injury, but he has made sure to remain productive, especially when it comes to making an impact in the community.

Jerami Grant News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 25

Blazers' Jerami Grant Could Be Angling for Major NBA Award in New Role

After spending three full seasons as an uncontested starter with the Portland Trail Blazers, forward Jerami Grant has predominantly come off the bench this season.

Jerami Grant News / Field Level Media / November 24

Jerami Grant (35), Blazers hand Bucks 5th straight loss

Jerami Grant scored 35 points to lead the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers to a 115-103 victory over the Bucks in Milwaukee on Monday night. Deni Avdija added 22 for a Portland team without former Buck Jrue Holiday (calf), Scoot Henderson (hamstring) and Shaedon Sharpe (calf).

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The 'Turkey Leg/Galloping Gobbler winners' quiz

The 'Three-TD, Three-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 3-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

Chauncey Billups News / Hoops Rumors / November 24

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.

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.

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.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / November 21