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Deni Avdija News / Blazer's Edge / August 17
What are Your Expectations for Deni Avdija This Season? 
Nobody had a better 2025-26 season for the Portland Trail Blazers than Deni Avdija. In his sixth NBA season Avdija scored a career-high 24.2 points per game, adding 6.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists, earning his first NBA All-Star nomination in the process.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17
Pelicans land new Zion Williamson teammate in former 76ers forward
The New Orleans Pelicans are adding a new forward to their fold. On Monday, NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Western Conference franchise has come to terms with former Philadelphia 76ers forward Trendon Watford.
Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 16
Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard fired warning at haters on championship push
On the Point Forward podcast back in 2023, Lillard addressed the criticism he faces for not having won an NBA championship. The longtime Blazers star believes some people are actually hoping he doesn’t succeed, and he had a warning for his critics that he could still fulfill in 2026-27 now that he’s returned.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 16
The Toughest Stretch in Blazers' 2026-27 Schedule
The Portland Trail Blazers are figuring out how to navigate their 2026-27 schedule, and it starts out with a very challenging first 20 games in late October and all of November.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Ja Morant News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 14
New NBA Schedule Shows When Blazers PG Ja Morant Plays the Grizzlies
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Ja Morant scanned the team's new 82-game schedule and highlighted two games in particular: the matchups where the Blazers would travel to Grind City to take on his former team, the Memphis Grizzlies.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 13
7 Most Interesting Games on the Blazers 2026-27 Schedule
The Portland Trail Blazers have their 82-game schedule for the season, and they will be circling some games first before the others. Season openers, rivalry games and nationally-televised moments should have Blazers and basketball fans hyped for the year.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 17
The NBA's 'put up or shut up' starting five
These five former All-Stars had better produce this season or face irrelevancy much sooner than expected.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / August 12
Portland Approves Money For Moda Center Upgrade; New Trail Blazers Lease Is Required
Portland City Council voted Wednesday to contribute $120MM to renovate the Moda Center, but that doesn’t guarantee a long-term future for the Trail Blazers in the city, according to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, Shane Dixon Kavanaugh of the Oregonian (subscription required) and Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report (subscription required).
Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 12
Blazers’ Ja Morant trade could cost team $22.5 million
The Portland Trail Blazers have plenty of optimism surrounding Ja Morant, but a new study puts a hefty price tag on one potential problem. Casino.org analyzed major offseason moves across all 30 NBA teams, factoring in availability, payroll, on-court impact and assets exchanged.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / August 12
Ja Morant Shows Off $250,000 GIA-Certified Chandelier Set For His Birthday
Portland Trail Blazers (formerly Memphis Grizzlies) superstar Ja Morant is known for being outspoken. Although this doesn’t necessarily translate into having a flamboyant fashion sense, as he’s typically seen donning a tracksuit on the sidelines, Morant pulled off something truly eye-catching.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 12
Blazers add to Damian Lillard comeback hype with 4-word post
There is only a little over two months left before the start of the 2026-27 NBA regular season, which would mark the official return of Damian Lillard to action after he took the entirety of the previous campaign off as he recovered from a ruptured Achilles.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 10
The top 25 NBA players of the past 25 years: 25-21
A ranking of the 25 best players of the first 25 years of the 2000s, starting with spots 21-25.
Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / August 6
Owner Tom Dundon Faces $1 Billion Risk Over Trail Blazers Moving Out of Portland, per Reports
As the Portland Trail Blazers count down to a tense face-off with their city and beloved franchise, the future of the Team has reached a critical crossroads.
Jrue Holiday News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4
Noteworthy update emerges on Jrue Holiday’s future
Jrue Holiday still appears to have a seat at the table in Portland. The Portland Trail Blazers are not looking to buy out their veteran guard Holiday, longtime NBA writer Marc Stein reported to Substack this week.
Bill Simmons News / HITC / August 4
Bill Simmons coins new nickname for Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon as relocation rumours continue
Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is being criticized from all angles. To nobody’s surprise, Bill Simmons is among his funniest detractors, coming up with a hilarious new nickname.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / August 3
Evidence Tom Dundon wants to keep Blazers in Portland remains hard to find
No one knows for certain whether Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon wants to move the franchise. Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report isn’t ready to say that’s the plan.
Bill Simmons News / EssentiallySports / August 3
Bill Simmons Rips 'El Cheapo' Tom Dundon for Alleged Plan to Move Trail Blazers to Kansas City
“It’s like somebody buying a house because they like the street, not the house.” That’s how Bill Simmons described his biggest concern about Tom Dundon’s ownership of the Trail Blazers, suggesting the billionaire could be more interested in owning an NBA franchise than maintaining its connection to Portland.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / August 2
Blazers, Portland remain far apart as relocation questions loom
The Trail Blazers and the city of Portland finally met face to face about renovating the Moda Center and keeping the franchise in town. It apparently didn’t go especially well.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / August 2
Trail Blazers, Portland Still Far Apart In Negotiations
On Thursday, the Trail Blazers and officials from the city of Portland were finally able to meet about the ongoing negotiations aimed at renovating the Moda Center and keeping the team in Portland, Jason Quick writes for The Athletic.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / August 2
Vit Krejci’s 2026/27 Salary Is Now Partially Guaranteed
After remaining on the Trail Blazers‘ roster through August 1, Vit Krejci‘s non-guaranteed $2,667,944 salary is now partially guaranteed for $250K, as our list of early salary guarantee dates shows.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 30
Extended LeBron James pursuit puts Cavaliers' fallback option at risk
The Cleveland Cavaliers had to wait until July 24 to learn that LeBron James wasn't joining their team. Now that delay is complicating their fallback signing.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 26
Luka Doncic gives Lakers a golden opportunity to restore their glory
The Lakers have been handed the type of opportunity most franchises spend decades chasing.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / July 22
'El Cheapo': Blazers owner strikes again as team loses longtime broadcaster
Dundon cares deeply about saving money on his NBA team. He doesn't seem to care about his team's fans or employees.
Adam Silver News / Yardbarker / July 21
Adam Silver's delayed expansion decision gives Blazers owner leverage
Commissioner Adam Silver and the NBA have been dragging their feet on expansion plans. That delay has given the league's newest owner powerful leverage.
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