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The Trail Blazers’ Offense Rears Its Ugly Head Yet Again

The Portland Trail Blazers are only seven games into the 2025-26 season, but there are already some big storylines. While Tiago Splitter’s system is doing well defensively, the Blazers’ offense is chugging along.

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First Trail Blazer of the Week for 2025-26 is an “Avdious” Choice

We are now two weeks in to the 2025-26 NBA season and the Portland Trail Blazers have gotten off to a strong 4-3 start. With a good amount of games under our belt, it is time to bring back the Blazer of the Week award to highlight standout players throughout the season.

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

Which Blazer Will Win Player of the Week First?

Recently Portland Trail Blazers starters Deni Avdija and Jrue Holiday were nominated for NBA Player of the Week. They didn’t win the award, but given Portland’s nice start to the season—and distinctive style of play—it’s probably a matter of time before we see a pinwheel candidate walk away with the honor.

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The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

How many of the 25 NBA players to score at 30 points and grab 10 rebounds in at least 100 games in their NBA career can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'Triple-doubles from the 2022-23 NBA season' quiz

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NBA News / The SportsRush / November 3

Draymond Green Quotes Anthony Edwards While Heaping Praise on Portland Trailblazers

The Portland Trail Blazers have gotten off to a hot 4-2 start this season. Despite losing their head coach, Chauncey Billups, to a federal gambling case, the team hasn’t let it slow them down.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / November 3

Avdija, Holiday Nominated For Player of the Week

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday and forward Deni Avdija have both been nominated for Western Conference Player of the Week for the week of Oct.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / November 3

Is the Trail Blazers Defense for Real?

The 4-2 Portland Trail Blazers are experiencing an early-season thrill, riding high on a victory over the Denver Nuggets and a winning record for the first time in what seems like forever.

Blake Wesley News / Field Level Media / November 2

Blazers G Blake Wesley out due to broken foot

Portland guard Blake Wesley broke a bone in his right foot during the victory over the Denver Nuggets on Friday, the Trail Blazers announced on Sunday.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / November 2

Hansen Recalled, Sharpe Probable For Lakers

The Portland Trail Blazers are getting one player back, but are losing a few more. Rookie center Yang Hansen has been recalled by the Blazers after a brief practice stint for the Blazers’ G League affiliate, the Rip City Remix.

Robert Williams News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 2

Blazers Teammates React to Robert Williams Season Debut in Upset vs Nuggets

Portland Trail Blazers reserve center Robert Williams III played a small, but critical, role for the team's surprise 109-107 victory against the Denver Nuggets on Halloween.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / November 2

Buy or Sell: Early Blazers Season Trends

This morning we wanted to bring you a small smorgasbord of early season trends. Some of them will continue. Some of them will probably be early season aberrations.

Yang Hansen News / Athlon Sports / November 1

Trail Blazers Make Yang Hansen Decision Before Lakers Game

The Portland Trail Blazers have been one of the surprise teams of the 2025-26 NBA season so far, sitting at 4-2 after Friday night's 109-107 home win over the Denver Nuggets.

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NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / November 1

Kristaps Porzingis sees Trail Blazers standout as a potential All-Star in 2026

The Portland Trail Blazers have had an improved team this season, and Deni Avdija deserves a lot of the praise for his performances. Even former teammate Kristaps Porzingis is proud of Avdija’s rise.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 1

Trail Blazers' furious last-minute comeback sinks Nuggets

Jerami Grant made two free throws with 1.4 seconds remaining and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied from a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to record a 109-107 victory over the Denver Nuggets in NBA Cup play on Friday night.

Matisse Thybulle News / Field Level Media / October 31

Blazers' Matisse Thybulle out after thumb surgery

The Portland Trail Blazers will be without Matisse Thybulle for at least a month after the swingman underwent surgery Friday on his left thumb. Thybulle got hurt in the first quarter of the Trail Blazers' game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday in Salt Lake City, and he sat out the remainder of the contest.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / October 31

Trail Blazers confirm timeline for return for wing Matisse Thybulle

Trail Blazers wing Matisse Thybulle underwent surgery on Friday morning.

Chauncey Billups hires notable attorney to represent him

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Jrue Holiday News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

The Growing Importance of Veteran Jrue Holiday’s Blazers Role

After all the hype from the offseason for the Portland Trail Blazers, it is safe to say they are thriving. They have started the season with a 3-2 record, the first time they have been over .500 since January 2023.

Chauncey Billups News / Hoops Rumors / October 30

Chauncey Billups reportedly hires ex-Trump, Giuliani defense attorney

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has been placed on unpaid leave by the NBA after being arrested as part of a federal investigation into an illegal poker operation with ties to the mafia.

Terry Rozier owed massive tax debt to IRS in 2023

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 30

Damian Lillard Calls Out 5-Time All-Star for Trolling Chauncey Billups Arrest Scandal

When there is breaking NBA news, two things are near guarantees at this point. One, it almost certainly came from ESPN's NBA Insider Shams Charania, who has taken over the news-breaking game now that Adrian Wojnarowski has retired from the journalism game.

Portland Trail Blazers News / EasySportz / October 30

Veteran Steer‑Ship — Jrue Holiday and the Early Reboot of the Portland Trail Blazers

Through five games, Holiday is doing exactly what Portland needed: stabilizing the young core, commanding the floor, and setting a winning tone amid early-season noise.

Robert Williams News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 29

Blazers Announce Surprise Robert Williams Injury News as He Remains Out

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams Jr. has been assigned to the G-League affiliate Rip City Remix for conditioning and recovery from his knee injury.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

Where Will Blazers Ship Trade Candidate After Return From Injury?

The Portland Trail Blazers have had the strangest season of any team and with this week’s news, there will only be more madness. On Oct. 27, the Blazers announced that Robert Williams III has been assigned to their G League affiliate, the Rip City Remix.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28

Shaedon Sharpe makes Blazers history not even Damian Lillard reached

The Portland Trail Blazers might be at the center of the biggest gambling scandal the NBA has ever seen, but make no mistake about it, their young core is improving at a rapid rate.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 25