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Tiago Splitter Faces Uncertain Future Under New Blazers Owner Tom Dundon

The Portland Trail Blazers are about to encounter a crossroads this offseason. The team has to decide how to proceed with acting head coach Tiago Splitter, who has done well with the team after being thrust into leading the bench after the first game of the year, but could also be holding the squad back from its true potential.

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Portland Trail Blazers New Owner is Planning First Big Move Which Could Mean Bad News for Tiago Splitter

Tom Dundon is determined to make the Portland Trail Blazers a legitimate contender in the near future, and the Texas billionaire reportedly plans to do so starting with the team’s coaching staff this upcoming offseason.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / April 7

Trail Blazers Set Three-Point Record, Still Fall to Nuggets in OT

The Portland Trail Blazers almost pulled off a fantastic win against the Denver Nuggets in the Mile High City on Monday night, leading by 16 points in the fourth period versus a clearly-superior foe.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Athlon Sports / April 6

Final Injury Report for Trail Blazers-Nuggets: Will Shaedon Sharpe, Jerami Grant Play?

The Portland Trail Blazers are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the Denver Nuggets in a Western Conference showdown. Portland enters Monday’s game with a 40-38 record after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans at home on Thursday night.

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How many of the active NBA players with at least 4,000 two-pointers made in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Total Pro Sports / April 6

Portland Trail Blazers Are 'Actively Exploring' Coaching Market Ahead of the Offseason

Is this the Portland Trail Blazers’ redemption? Is this their very own route to victory? Or is it all about moving into a new direction after an already jeopardizing scenario involving the team coach?

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / April 4

Are the Trail Blazers Still a Promising Team?

The Portland Trail Blazers currently hold a 40-38 record, good for 8th place in the race for the Western Conference playoffs bracket. That’s great for Portland, exactly what they were aiming for this season.

Donovan Clingan News / Blazer's Edge / April 4

Is Donovan Clingan the Best Player from the 2024 NBA Draft?

Donovan Clingan’s rookie campaign with the Portland Trail Blazers left many watchers with questions about his long-term impact on the NBA. Despite his size and skill, doubts were consistent about his ability to play starting-level minutes and contribute on the offensive end of the ball.

Toumani Camara News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Toumani Camara Makes Trail Blazers History Yet Again

The Portland Trail Blazers have plenty of talented players, but Toumani Camara remains underrated. He is the team’s most resolute defender, and he made Blazers history yet again on Thursday.

Scoot Henderson News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 2

Scoot Henderson’s High-Risk Growth is Defining the Blazers’ Play-In Push

The Portland Trail Blazers are coming off a high after beating the Los Angeles Clippers, giving them some hope that they can compete in the play-in tournament, but they need to figure out how to fix their turnover problems with Scoot Henderson as their starting point guard.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / April 1

Trail Blazers' selection of Yang Hansen becomes more baffling

Tampering violations make Trail Blazers' selection of Yang Hansen more baffling

No team would break NBA rules to add rookie center Yang Hansen, except for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Blazers get fine, suspensions from NBA for tampering with their own player

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Deni Avdija News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 1

Deni Avdija sends message to Israeli fans amid strong support in Los Angeles

The Portland Trail Blazers traveled to Los Angeles for arguably the biggest game of the season against the LA Clippers on Tuesday night, and they did not disappoint.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Jerami Grant News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 1

The Jerami Grant Dilemma: Why Trading Portland’s $160 Million Player is Key to Blazers' Star Search

The Portland Trail Blazers are going to be an intriguing team to watch during the offseason as they try to go from the middle of the pack in the Western Conference towards the tier of being a sure-fire playoff hopeful.

Jrue Holiday News / Last Word On Sports / April 1

Jrue Holiday Is The Key To The Blazers’ Postseason Aspirations

The Portland Trail Blazers’ postseason goals are clear based on their recent play. Jrue Holiday continues to make a significant impact, as he is setting the tone for Portland’s energy.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1

Jrue Holiday embraces his old man status with a hilarious response to Carmelo Anthony

Portland Trail Blazers veteran guard Jrue Holiday had one of his best games in the 2025-26 NBA season on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / April 1

Trail Blazers Stun Clippers 114-104 in Crucial Late-Season Play-In Battle

There is a specific kind of desperation that only late March basketball can produce. When the Portland Trail Blazers rolled into the gleaming new Intuit Dome on Tuesday night, they weren’t just facing a scorching-hot Los Angeles Clippers squad; they were staring down their own basketball mortality.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 1

Trail Blazers close gap on Clippers for 8th place in West

Jrue Holiday scored 30 points and Deni Avdija recorded 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the Portland Trail Blazers scored a crucial 114-104 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday in Inglewood, Calif.

Deni Avdija News / BasketballNews.com / March 31

Portland’s rebuild gains clarity behind Avdija, rising core

For the Portland Trail Blazers, this phase has never been about rushing the process. It has been about recalibrating, understanding where they stand, and building something sustainable after the end of an era.

Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / March 31

NBA Greenlights $4.25B Sale of Portland Trail Blazers to Dallas-Based Billionaire

The NBA Board of Governors has been busy this week. Right after voting to expand the league to Seattle and Las Vegas, it is now welcoming a new arrival.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 30

NBA approves sale of Trail Blazers to Tom Dundon-led group

The NBA Board of Governors approved the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers from the estate of Paul Allen to a group led by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon, the league announced Monday.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 30

Trail Blazers sale to Tom Dundon unanimously approved

The Portland Trail Blazers are going to be under new ownership. An investor group led by Dallas billionaire Tom Dundon is taking over the team, the NBA announced Monday.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 30

NBA Approves Trail Blazers’ Sale To Tom Dundon

The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved the sale of the Trail Blazers to a group spearheaded by Tom Dundon, who also owns the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, reports Jason Quick of The Athletic.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / March 30

The Trail Blazers’ Shooting Issues Are Still A Massive Problem

The Portland Trail Blazers are fighting to improve their record for a playoff push. They have done well to win games under Tiago Splitter’s system. However, the Blazers’ shooting remains a major problem the team must address. The Portland Trail Blazers were once known as an offensive powerhouse.