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Blazers Snap Skid Behind Holiday’s 35-Point Masterclass in Memphis

Jrue Holiday wasn’t just good on Wednesday night. He was relentless. The Portland Trail Blazers needed a win badly — sitting at 30-33, teetering on the edge of the play-in bubble, having dropped three of their last four games.

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Clingan, Blazers Won’t Let Grizzlies Prosper

The Portland Trail Blazers got back on track in NBA action tonight, grounding the Memphis Grizzlies 122-114. Jrue Holiday led the way with 35 points, followed by Jerami Grant with 30.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Field Level Media / March 4

Jrue Holiday drops season-high 35 as Trail Blazers beat Grizzlies

Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 35 points with 11 assists, Jerami Grant added 30 points and nine rebounds, and Robert Williams III had 20 points and 11 boards to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 122-114 victory Wednesday night over the host Memphis Grizzlies.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

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Donovan Clingan News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 4

Blazers’ Donovan Clingan ejected from Memphis game after dangerous elbow

The Portland Trail Blazers were looking to keep their momentum rolling against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, but things took a sharp turn for the worse late in the second quarter.

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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.

Deni Avdija News / Athlon Sports / March 4

Trail Blazers Make Deni Avdija Injury Announcement Before Grizzlies Game

The Portland Trail Blazers are on the road on Wednesday night as they face off against the Memphis Grizzlies in a Western Conference matchup. For Portland, they enter Wednesday’s game with a 29-33 record and they are looking to bounce back after losing on the road to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday night.

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

Moda Center Renovation Bill Passes Oregon Senate

Senate Bill 1501, the proposal to divert Portland Trail Blazers-oriented tax revenue from the State of Oregon to the renovation of the Moda Center, the arena in which the Trail Blazers play—passed the Oregon Senate today in a full vote.

Chauncey Billups News / Blazer's Edge / March 4

Chauncey Billups Gambling Case Progressing, Plea Deal Possible

Emotionally it feels like forever since Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups was arrested on illegal gambling charges following the first game of the 2025-26 season.

Blake Wesley News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 4

Why Blazers' Blake Wesley Felt Foot Injury 'Happened For a Reason'

It's been a little over a month since Blake Wesley returned to the court for the Portland Trail Blazers after a broken foot that held him out for three months.

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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.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 4

Trail Blazers readying for stretch run, set for clash with short-handed Grizzlies

Deni Avdija, recovering from a back injury, is nearing a return to the Portland Trail Blazers lineup, a development that has interim coach Tiago Splitter in a better frame of mind.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 3

Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier due in court in gambling cases

Basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and current player Terry Rozier are among the people who will appear in federal court this week for status hearings in their illegal gambling cases, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

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The 'Active NFL carries leaders' quiz

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Chauncey Billups News / Hoops Wire / March 3

New details emerge in Chauncey Billups’ federal poker case

From franchise cornerstone to federal courtroom. That’s where things stand for former Chauncey Billups, as detailed in a lengthy report by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne.

Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 3

Blazers Power Rankings Affected By Deni Avdija Injury

The Portland Trail Blazers are losers of their last two games, and it has set the team back. The Blazers are now in 10th place in the Western Conference, holding on to the final spot in the Play-In tournament.

Javonte Cooke News / Hoops Rumors / March 2

Trail Blazers To Waive Javonte Cooke

The Trail Blazers plan to waive Javonte Cooke, who is on a two-way contract, league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Cooke, 26, has spent the entire 2025/26 season with Portland.

Charles Barkley News / Total Pro Sports / March 2

NBA Veteran Reveals Wild Story of Charles Barkley Taking Over After Getting Embarrassed by Trail Blazers

Some vets talk leadership. Others live it. On March 2, former NBA guard Cuttino Mobley pulled back the curtain on what it was like sharing a locker room with Charles Barkley during his 1998-99 rookie season with the Houston Rockets.

NBA News / The SportsRush / March 2

Charles Barkley 'Killed' Trail Blazers After Jermaine O’Neal’s and Rasheed Wallace’s Incessant Trash Talking

The NBA is a trash talk league. That’s been true for decades. We see it now with guys like Anthony Edwards and Luka Doncic yapping it up at opposing players, and we’ve seen it over the years with players like Gary Payton, Reggie Miller and Larry Bird.

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

Scoot Henderson Can Shine Amid The Trail Blazers’ Injuries

The Portland Trail Blazers’ injuries have slightly derailed the promising second half of the 2025-26 season. With Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe out injured, it is Scoot Henderson‘s opportunity to shine.

Shaedon Sharpe News / Hoops Rumors / February 24

Shaedon Sharpe Has Stress Fracture, Could Miss Rest Of Season

Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe has a stress fracture in his left fibula, Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report tweets. He’ll be reevaluated in approximately 4-to-6 weeks, according to the team, to allow for adequate healing before beginning a progressive return to full basketball activity.

Donovan Clingan News / NBA Analysis Network / February 24

Donovan Clingan shooting 38% from three on 3.5 attempts per game over his last 32 games

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan has shot 38% from three-point range on 3.5 attempts per game over his last 32 appearances, converting 43 threes during a stretch that has reshaped his offensive profile and Portland’s half-court spacing.

Sidy Cissoko News / Hoops Rumors / February 20

Trail Blazers, Sidy Cissoko Agree To Two-Year Deal

The Trail Blazers are promoting forward Sidy Cissoko to their 15-man roster, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link), who hears from Cissoko’s agents at Gersh Sports that he and the team have agreed to a two-year deal.