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Blazers’ Donovan Clingan Sends Message to Deandre Ayton After Facing Him

On Monday evening, the Portland Trail Blazers took care of business by beating a shorthanded Lakers team 122-108 in Los Angeles. The trio of Deni Avdija, Jrue Holiday, and Jerami Grant combined to score 71 points in the win.

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Jeff Teague predicts Jrue Holiday trade for Rockets

Former NBA guard Jeff Teague believes veteran guard Jrue Holiday will be on the move once again — this time to the Houston Rockets. On the latest episode of his Club 520 Podcast, Teague predicted that the Portland Trail Blazers will trade Holiday to Houston by the 2025–26 trade deadline.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / October 29

A Painful Trade Proposal for the Trail Blazers and Suns

The Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns are two teams with similar records going in opposite directions. Both are expected to lurk near the mid-bottom of the Western Conference standings this season.

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The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA 40-point, 15-rebound game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA debut scoring leaders by NBA franchise' quiz

The 'Three Point Era 30-point game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 29

Report: No paychecks for Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat point guard Terry Rozier won't receive paychecks while on leave due to federal gambling-related charges, ESPN reported Wednesday.

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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 / 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.

Chauncey Billups News / Blazer's Edge / October 28

Are Gambling Charges Against Chauncey Billups Overblown?

Few scandals have blossomed so dramatically, or had such an immediate impact, as Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups being arrested last week for participating in an illegal gambling ring.

Matisse Thybulle News / Blazer's Edge / October 28

Thybulle Still Questionable for Blazers-Jazz Game

Guard Matisse Thybulle is questionable for the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz game on Wednesday evening. The defensive specialist has been dealing with hip soreness and sat out Portland’s last game versus the Los Angeles Lakers.

Jrue Holiday News / NBA Analysis Network / October 28

Jeff Teague has ‘just figured out’ where Jrue Holiday will be traded soon, ‘Get your bags packed’

Jrue Holiday has been playing extremely well for the Portland Trail Blazers through four games. Jrue Holiday has averaged 17.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 7.8 assists to begin the season as the Portland Trail Blazers are 2-2.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 28

The Big Question Surrounding Trail Blazers Centers

The Portland Trail Blazers are justifiably proud of their two young centers, Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen. The Blazers spent prime, consecutive draft picks on the pair of pivots.

Shaedon Sharpe News / Blazer's Edge / October 28

Shaedon Sharpe Hits Blazers Record Against Lakers

Shaedon Sharpe became the youngest Portland Trail Blazers player to make 1,000 field goals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Sharpe snared the record with his second field goal at Crypto Arena — an emphatic, one-handed dunk.

Tiago Splitter News / NBA Analysis Network / October 28

Tiago Splitter lauds Trail Blazers star who was ‘low-key great’ vs LA Lakers after losing weight in offseason

Tiago Splitter led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 122-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Splitter is the interim head coach of the Blazers, while Chauncey Billups is under investigation for gambling.

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Chauncey Billups News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 28

Blazers GM Bans Players From Contacting Chauncey Billups

Since the shocking revelation of Portland Trail Blazers' head coach Chauncey Billups' involvement in the FBI NBA corruption investigation dubbed "Operation Nothing But Bet," players — including forward Deni Avdija — have expressed their respect and well wishes for their coach.