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On YouTubePortland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / May 11
Favorite Reporting Moments: Oden’s Return and 10 of 11 
The season-in-review series reaches its conclusion. Welcome to the final installment of my favorite reporting moments from the Portland Trail Blazers season, a digital scrapbook of my first season on the job as the Blazer’s Edge beat writer.
Blazers' Recent Lottery History as NBA Draft Approaches
Following a fairly robust 36-46 regular season finish, the Portland Trail Blazers opted to extend both head coach Chauncey Billups and general manager Joe Cronin.
Donovan Clingan News / Blazer's Edge / May 10
Favorite Reporting Moments: Clingan’s Block Party and Memphis Misery
Revisit some of the season’s most interesting characters, moments and games through the eyes of BE’s beat reporter. Welcome back to the countdown of my favorite reporting moments from the Portland Trail Blazers season, a digital scrapbook of my first season on the job as the Blazer’s Edge beat writer.
Shaedon Sharpe News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / May 10
Blazers' Potential Contract Options For Shaedon Sharpe Extension
Third-year Portland Trail Blazers swingman Shaedon Sharpe is eligible for a contract extension this summer. A former lottery pick out of Kentucky (although he redshirted his lone season with the Wildcats), Sharpe has shown enough to warrant at least a conversation about his next deal during the offseason.
Blazers May Need to Choose Between Scoot Henderson, Anfernee Simons
Will second-year Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson deliver on the All-Star expectations placed upon him when he was selected with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft?
75 iconic superstar athletes wearing unusual & unfamiliar uniforms
There are indelible images of certain athletes in specific uniforms. Barry Sanders wearing the Honolulu blue and silver of the Detroit Lions, for example.
Dalano Banton News / Blazer's Edge / May 8
Dalano Banton Tries to Avoid Becoming Jack-of-No-Trades
Portland’s 6’9 guard looks promising at times, but isn’t consistent. As the 2025 NBA Playoffs twist and turn (Hello, Knicks!) and the Portland Trail Blazers await their fate in the NBA Draft Lottery, we’re taking a look at the performance of Portland’s current roster during the 2024-25 season.
NBA News / Blazer's Edge / May 8
Trail Blazers Announce Draft Workouts for May 8
More prospects stop by the Blazers Tualatin practice facility. The Portland Trail Blazers are hosting another group of prospects Thursday morning for a workout in preparation for the 2025 NBA Draft.
Deni Avdija News / Blazer's Edge / May 7
Deni Avdija Teeters on the Brink of Stardom
Portland welcomed one of the best utility players in the league this season. As the 2025 NBA Playoffs chug onward (How’s that “Most Overrated” vote for
Blazers Could Move on From Crucial Contributor This Offseason
Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton is one of the most talked-about names on the trade block, as the former No. 1 overall pick is still only 26 years old and possesses a significant amount of untapped potential that could attract teams.
Blazers' Toumani Camara Could Make Team History This Season
Portland Trail Blazers combo forward Toumani Camara enjoyed a breakout sophomore NBA season this year, and was a big reason the Trail Blazers were a frisky team with a shot at making the play-in tournament.
Blazers' Robert Williams Trade Value Revealed After Various Injuries
Robert Williams is one of the Portland Trail Blazers' most impactful players when he is on the court. However, since the team is in a rebuilding phase, he is likely to be available for other teams to acquire him.
Blazers' Donovan Clingan Surprisingly Compared to Ben Wallace
There's a reason Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan is often referred to as "Cling Kong" from the fanbase. The 7-foot-2 big man was taken No.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 4
Shaedon Sharpe News / Last Word On Sports / May 3
Shaedon Sharpe’s Slow Progress Could Set The Blazers Back
As Portland’s rebuild unfolds, the team must make tough decisions. Shaedon Sharpe‘s slow progress is worse than many expected, which does not bode well for the Blazers’ long-term future.
Chauncey Billups News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 30
Blazers parting ways with 3 coaches on Chauncey Billups’ staff
The Portland Trail Blazers recently finished up a 2024-25 season that saw them perform perhaps slightly above expectations, though they still didn’t secure a postseason spot in the vaunted Western Conference.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Draft on SI / April 26
Portland Trail Blazers Have Pivotal NBA Draft Ahead
The Portland Trail Blazers have been one of the league’s more interesting teams this season, owning an extremely young core, but one that’s scratched and clawed its way to wins.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / April 25
The Blazers’ Trade Market Could Be Busy In The Offseason
The 2025 offseason will likely have its fair share of transactions, but the Blazers’ trade market should be significant. They want to follow head coach Chauncey Billups’ vision amidst a Portland rebuild, which could involve an Anfernee Simons trade and more.
Sidy Cissoko News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 23
How Sidy Cissoko embraced new Blazers opportunity
The NBA trade deadline can be a tough time for players, and for Portland Trail Blazers guard Sidy Cissoko, it was more like a whirlwind. Amid his second season with the San Antonio Spurs, he was traded to the Sacramento Kings as part of the De’Aaron Fox blockbuster trade that also involved the Chicago Bulls.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 25
Four lottery-bound teams trending in opposite directions as NBA Draft approaches
While some NBA teams are entering the offseason with clear momentum and direction, other teams appear headed in a much less desirable direction.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / April 21
Trail Blazers Offseason Primer: There’s Finally Direction In Portland, And It’s Not Bad
The Portland Trail Blazers weren’t great in 2024-25 — but they were a heck of a lot better than the year before. After going 21-61 last season, the Blazers finished 36-46 this time around, showing clear signs of progress and potential.
Chauncey Billups News / The Lead / April 18
Portland Players Chose to Keep Chauncey Billups
Among Blazer fans, there were a lot of mixed emotions about the franchise’s decision to give Head Coach Chauncey Billups a multi-year contract extension.
Deni Avdija News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 14
Deni Avdija reveals key to All-Star level play to end season
The Portland Trail Blazers had a strong finish to the second half of the season, and it resulted in head coach Chauncey Billups receiving a contract extension.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 14
The NBA's Bob Sura All-Stars
Let’s examine which marginal players have taken advantage of some late-season opportunities. Who are the 2024-25 Bob Sura All-Stars?
Chauncey Billups News / Yardbarker / April 14
Trail Blazers make a big move with future of HC Chauncey Billups
The Portland Trail Blazers know head coach Chauncey Billups may be a hot commodity, so they're not letting another team poach him.
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