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The Trail Blazers deliver crucial updates on injured stars Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson

The Portland Trail Blazers started the 2025-26 season with a bang, considering they are the only team to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder this season. Unfortunately, their injuries have started to pile up, including their two standout point guards.

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Avdija, Clingan, and Trail Blazers Stun Warriors in Thrilling Upset 127-123

In a night that was supposed to be a nostalgic celebration for the Golden State Warriors, the young and hungry Portland Trail Blazers crashed the party.

Caleb Love News / Field Level Media / November 22

Caleb Love, Blazers dump Warriors to move atop NBA Cup group

Rookie Caleb Love capped a season-best 26-point performance with two key late 3-pointers and the Portland Trail Blazers put themselves in position for advancement in the NBA Cup with a 127-123 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday in San Francisco.

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NBA News / Blazer's Edge / November 22

Trail Blazers Get Unexpected Boost in Win Over Warriors

According to an old Hawaiian proverb, what you see is not always what you get–and judging by the way the Portland Trail Blazers blindsided the Golden State Warriors tonight, my ancient ancestors may have been on to something.

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Jrue Holiday News / Field Level Media / November 21

Blazers G Jrue Holiday (calf) out at least 1-2 more weeks

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday, who had already missed three games because of a right calf strain entering Friday's action, will be sidelined at least another one to two weeks, the team announced Friday.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / November 21

Talk Blazers-Warriors Here!

The Portland Trail Blazers will look to break out of their rough patch tonight as they face the Golden State Warriors on the road. They’ll once again have to do without starting guards Jrue Holiday and Shaedon Sharpe.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / November 21

Trail Blazers announce injury updates on Scoot Henderson, Jrue Holiday

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Damian Lillard News / Blazer's Edge / November 21

Lillard Helping Blazers Keep Perspective, Patience Amid Rough Patch

After turning heads at the start of the season with a 4-2 start, the Portland Trail Blazers are in the midst of a rough patch — losers of 6 of their last 7 as injuries pile up.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / November 21

Dame’s Big Promise Just Set Expectations Sky-High in Portland

Damian Lillard will not suit up for the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2025–26 season. However, he is already thinking about the next one. He is confident that the Blazers have a team that can achieve great things.

Chauncey Billups News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 21

Trail Blazers’ Chauncey Billups to plead not guilty to sports betting charges

The Portland Trail Blazers have been without their head coach, Chauncey Billups, for most of the season after he was arrested on sports betting charges.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / November 19

Scoot Henderson’s return not imminent

It has been nearly eight weeks since the Trail Blazers announced that point guard Scoot Henderson had torn his left hamstring in a workout and would miss the start of the 2025-26 season.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18

Suns vs. Blazers prediction odds, pick – 11/18/2025

The Phoenix Suns have won four of their last five games and will now look to return to winning ways when they take on the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center in Portland on Tuesday.

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Deni Avdija News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 17

Deni Avdija apologizes for one of the worst game-winning attempts you’ll ever see

The Portland Trail Blazers have a real ace in Deni Avdija. Currently, he is averaging 26.0 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. However, he came up woefully short when the game was on the line against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / November 15

Lakers, others asked to turn over cell phones in gambling probe

Lakers among several teams asked to turn over cell phones in NBA gambling investigation

As part of its investigation into illegal gambling, the NBA has asked several teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, to turn over documents and other items.

Tiago Splitter News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 15

Blazers Interim Coach Tiago Splitter Credited with Helping Rival Become All-Star

Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter has made the most out of the unique opportunity he was handed when former head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested in part of a shocking series of gambling-related charges made by the FBI.

Shaedon Sharpe News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 14

Shaedon Sharpe Makes Special Blazers History vs Pelicans

The Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game losing streak with a 125-117 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. The Trail Blazers' win was due much in part to an explosive performance from shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe, who scored 35 points — just two points shy of a career high for the four-year player.

Portland Trail Blazers News / The Predictors / November 13

Sharpe’s season-high 35 points power Trail Blazers past Pelicans, 125–117

Shaedon Sharpe poured in a season-high 35 points and Deni Avdija added 32 as the Portland Trail Blazers topped the New Orleans Pelicans 125–117 on Wednesday night at the Smoothie King Center.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / November 13

The Winning Formula for the Trail Blazers’ 2025-26 Season

The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2025-26 season has been a mixed bag, but the team has the potential to succeed. Deni Avdija’s rise has been fantastic to watch for Blazers fans, as he is playing All-Star-level basketball.

NBA News / Field Level Media / November 12

Shaedon Sharpe (35 points) helps Blazers snap skid vs. Pelicans

Shaedon Sharpe scored a season-best 35 points and Deni Avdija had 32 as the visiting Portland Trail Blazers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 125-117 on Wednesday.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 11

Is Blazers Forward Already Graduating to 'Superstar' Status?

While the season is young, Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is playing at a different level in his sixth season in the NBA. Avdija has led the Trail Blazers to a 5-5 record — despite the team's head coach Chauncey Billups' arrest for illegal gambling activities — and is blowing away his previous career averages in points per game.

Desmond Bane News / Yardbarker / November 10

Desmond Bane breaks out of shooting slump at the perfect moment

Desmond Bane was 0-5 from three-point range for the first 47:59 of Monday's game and shooting 26% from deep on the season. He picked the perfect time to finally make one.

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