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.
The Blazers were hit with a $100,000 fine this week after the NBA ruled the franchise made illegal contact with Yang Hansen back in 2023, a violation that also led to suspensions for two front‑office executives.
New Portland Trail Blazers majority owner Tom Dundon has already broken precedent with his predecessor by speaking to multiple members of the media on his very first day overseeing the franchise.
The Portland Trail Blazers have been hit with a $100,000 fine, with the NBA taking action over a situation involving Yang Hansen. The league’s decision has also resulted in internal consequences for the franchise, adding further weight to the ruling.
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On Wednesday evening, ESPN’s Shams Charania announced that the Portland Trail Blazers have been fine for illegal contact with forward Yang Hansen two years ago, which was prior to the 2025 NBA Draft.
The Portland Trail Blazers got their guy in last year’s NBA Draft but are now being punished for it. The NBA announced on Wednesday that they are fining the Blazers a sum of $100,000 and suspending their assistant general managers Sergi Oliva and Mike Schmitz for two weeks each without pay.
The Trail Blazers are paying the price for jumping the gun. The NBA has fined Portland $100,000 for illegally contacting Yang Hansen in December 2023, before he was draft-eligible.
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.
The NBA has imposed a $100K fine against the Trail Blazers for illegally contacting Yang Hansen in December 2023 before he was eligible for the draft, the league announced (via Twitter). In addition, assistant general managers Sergi Oliva and Mike Schmitz have been suspended for two weeks without pay.
The Portland Trail Blazers have five games left on their schedule, and each of them will be very important towards figuring out where they finish in the Western Conference standings at the end of the regular season.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Trail Blazers are in. At least the play-in. Portland (38-38) secured its spot and still sits within striking distance of climbing, currently just 1 1/2 games behind the Clippers for eight place in in the Western Conference race.
Toumani Camara recorded 23 points and seven rebounds and Scoot Henderson added 21 points and seven assists as the Portland Trail Blazers routed the visiting Washington Wizards 123-88 on Sunday.
The Portland Trail Blazers have high potential because of the roster’s talent. Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe are the headliners, but they have had improvements across the board, including Toumani Camara‘s role within coach Tiago Splitter’s system.
Adam Silver says discussions surrounding renovations to the Moda Center appear to be moving in a positive direction. Speaking during a visit to Portland this week, Silver said he has been encouraged by the early efforts to secure public funding for upgrades to the arena that houses the Trail Blazers.