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Portland Trail Blazers’ most exciting star next season earned Nikola Jokic comparisons before even playing

The Portland Trail Blazers will be prioritizing the development of one of their youngest stars, who many believe could be the next Nikola Jokic. The Portland Trail Blazers have had a transformative summer after yet another season of disappointment from the franchise.

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Is the Trail Blazers Small Forward Rotation Solid?

The Portland Trail Blazers will enter their new season in about a month. As part of our ramp-up to the upcoming year, we’re asking a series of questions about the rotation and your views on its solidity.

Ben Simmons News / Blazer's Edge / September 18

Would Ben Simmons Ever Fit with the Trail Blazers?

The Portland Trail Blazers are no doubt excited about the upcoming 2025-26 season. The summer of 2025 has seen more roster change in Portland that any since 2023, when the Blazers bid farewell to now-returned point guard Damian Lillard.

Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

The 'Lottery-Era top-three NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'NBA triple-doubles leaders' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

Damian Lillard News / Hoops Wire / September 18

Damian Lillard says he ‘couldn’t be happier’ back in Portland

Damian Lillard figured he’d spend at least two more years in Milwaukee. Instead, he’s back in Portland — and if you ask him, it feels like home all over again.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 17

Damian Lillard doesn't hold back about Trail Blazers reunion after disappointing Bucks tenure

Desperate to find a way to remain competitive, the Bucks made a controversial decision to waive and stretch the final two years of Lillard’s contract.

Athletes who were stars for their hometown pro teams

The 'NBA all-time 50-point game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 17

Blazers' New Ownership Faces Major Moda Center Decision

The Portland Trail Blazers have finally officially entered into an agreement to sell the team to Tom Dundon. Dundon will buy the team from Jody Allen after years of the franchise being in limbo.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 17

Questions the Trail Blazers Need to Answer in 2025-26: Transition Ball

In about a month the Portland Trail Blazers will embark on their 2024-25 regular-season campaign. Hopes are high in Portland because of the appearance of major changes in the roster.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 17

2 Key Blazers Facing Prove-It Seasons, Says Insider

The Portland Trail Blazers are in somewhat of a unique situation moving forward. On one hand, the team boasts two future Hall of Famers (Jrue Holiday, Damian Lillard) in the latter stages of their respective careers.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 17

How Solid is the Blazers Power Forward Rotation?

The Portland Trail Blazers soon will embark upon a new season, carrying high hopes and a revamped lineup. As summer moves quell and October looms, we’re starting to look at the roster with an interested and critical eye.

Damian Lillard News / Fadeaway World / September 17

Damian Lillard Explains Why It's Easier To Make It To The NBA Today

Nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard entered the NBA at a time when the impact of social media and highlight reels was on the rise. Given how these highlights have helped make (and break) the reputations of several players, Lillard recently noted how the growing influence of social media has been a factor in making it to the league.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hardwood Heroics / September 16

'The Game is Getting Super Fast' – Portland Trail Blazers Star Has a Theory for the Surge of Achilles Injuries in the NBA

Damian Lillard recently sparked excitement about his return, posting a video of himself doing various basketball workouts. During an interview with Andy Katz, the Portland Trail Blazers guard provided a positive update on his rehab progress.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 16

Questions the Trail Blazers Need to Answer in 2025-26: Shooting

About a month from now the Portland Trail Blazers will embark on their 2025-26 regular season campaign. As the time narrows we’re going to be looking at their new roster from multiple angles.

Brian Grant News / Blazer's Edge / September 16

Terry Porter, Brian Grant Rejoin Trail Blazers

Brian Grant and Terry Porter have rejoined the Portland Trail Blazers franchise. Grant played in Portland from 1997-2000. Porter served from the time the Blazers selected him 24th overall in the 1985 NBA Draft through September of 1995, famously pairing with Clyde Drexler to take Portland to the 1990 and 1992 NBA Finals.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 16

Blazers Surge in Latest 3-Year Outlook NBA Power Rankings

The Portland Trail Blazers have been stuck in a rebuild for the last couple of seasons since they traded away Damian Lillard. Without him, they haven't had a star to rally around.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 16

3 Portland Trail Blazers trade targets to keep an eye on in 2025-26 NBA season

The Portland Trail Blazers have found themselves in a fascinating, almost paradoxical position heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. On one hand, they are still building around their young core of Scoot Henderson, Shaedon Sharpe, Donovan Clingan, and 2025 lottery pick Yang Hansen.

Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 16

Damian Lillard says making it to NBA is ‘easy as it’s ever been’

It’s been quite the interesting offseason for future NBA Hall of Famer Damian Lillard, who tore his Achilles to end his season with the Milwaukee Bucks during last year’s playoffs, and then saw the Bucks release him in an effort to sign free agent center Myles Turner away from the Indiana Pacers.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 16

Blazers Starting Lineup Projections After Jrue Holiday Trade

The Portland Trail Blazers are slated to trot out a very different starting lineup from the one that began the 2024-25 season. This past season, the first game of the year was led by the starting group of Toumani Camara, Jerami Grant, Deni Avdija, Deandre Ayton, and Anfernee Simons.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Total Apex Sports / September 16

End of an Era: Portland Trail Blazers to be Sold in 2025

The winds of change are blowing through the Rose City, and the Portland Trail Blazers are making big changes to their franchise. In a move that signals the end of a nearly four-decade chapter, the estate of the late Paul Allen has formally announced its intention to sell its majority stake in the Portland Trail Blazers.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / September 14

The Trail Blazers Facing The Most Pressure In 2025-26

The 2025-26 season will be a significant campaign for the Portland Trail Blazers. Under Chauncey Billups’ system, the team has some players who could stand out.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / September 12

Tom Dundon signs agreement to buy Trail Blazers

Nearly a month after reaching a tentative deal to buy the Trail Blazers, prospective owner Tom Dundon has formally signed a purchase agreement, according to reports from Bill Oram of The Oregonian and Eben Novy-Williams of Sportico.

New Hall of Famer won't get his number retired by any team

Celtics predicted to make key change to offensive approach

Knicks expected to make another move after recent free agent addition

The all-time scoring leader for every NBA franchise

The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Athlon Sports / September 10

3 Potential Portland Trail Blazers Trade Candidates Entering the 2025-26 NBA Season

The Portland Trail Blazers made a late run last season to try and secure a Play-In spot in the Western Conference, though they ultimately fell short as they finished 12th in the standings.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 9