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On YouTubeTiago Splitter News / Blazer's Edge / May 19
Chicago Bulls Sniffing Around Trail Blazers Coach Tiago Splitter 
Interim Head Coach Tiago Splitter remains in charge of the Portland Trail Blazers locker room as of May, 2026, at least in name. The Blazers have neither moved on from Splitter nor formally announced prospective candidates to replace him.
Matisse Thybulle News / Blazer's Edge / May 19
Exploring the Two Sides of Matisse Thybulle in NBA Free Agency
As we move through our player recaps for the Portland Trail Blazers’ 2025-26 NBA season, next up is reserve wing Matisse Thybulle. When Thybulle hit restricted free agency three seasons ago, the Dallas Mavericks offered him a Mid-Level Exception contract to the tune of 3 years and $33.5 million.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / May 18
A Healthy Robert Williams Delivers Invaluable Production, Playoff Mettle
The 2025-26 NBA season provided a lot of experience for a Portland Trail Blazers team starting to make their push into the NBA Playoffs. Throughout the season, Portland was able to weather injuries and overcome slumps from deep to make its first postseason appearance since the 2020-21 NBA season.
The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players to lead the league in steals per game since the merger (1976-77) can you name in five minutes?
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / May 18
What Will the Blazers Do With Their Backcourt This Summer?
With franchise legend Damian Lillard’s return to the floor no longer a far-off scenario, the Portland Trail Blazers now have a bevy of guards who ideally would play big roles next season.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
Terry Stotts News / Hoops Wire / May 18
Terry Stotts interested in Blazers return as coaching search expands
Terry Stotts wants back in Portland. And he’s not being shy about it. Stotts recently told longtime Oregon writer Dwight Jaynes that he’d welcome another run with the Trail Blazers, even confirming that his agent has reached out to the team.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18
Blazers are being linked to their former coach
The Portland Trail Blazers are being linked to their former coach as they try to chart their course forward. Terry Stotts, who coached the Blazers from 2012 to 2021, is interested in returning to the team, and his agent has reached out to the Blazers to indicate as much.
Jrue Holiday News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / May 17
Jrue Holiday Rejects Trade Rumors, Signals Long-Term Commitment to Blazers
Players move around all the time in the NBA, but Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday hopes to stay where he is for the time being. Following the conclusion of the Blazers' postseason run in a five-game series loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the veteran guard made it clear that he views his long-term future in the Pacific Northwest.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / May 16
Controversial Trail Blazers Owner Opens Up On Cheapskate Accusations, Luxury Tax, And Potential Move From Portland
Since March 31st, the Portland Trail Blazers have been under new management. For a whopping $4.25 billion, Tom Dundon (who also owns the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes) finalized his takeover of the franchise, charting the team in a new direction he hopes will bring great success.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 16
Trail Blazers Owner Addresses Accusations Of Cheapness, Other Topics
Tom Dundon’s reputation for being cheap has become a punchline throughout the NBA since he took over as owner of the Trail Blazers in late March, so it was bound to be a topic when he appeared on the Game Over podcast with Max Kellerman and Rich Paul.
Deni Avdija News / Blazer's Edge / May 16
What One Player (besides Deni Avdija) MUST the Trail Blazers Keep this Summer?
The Portland Trail Blazers are going to be in the middle of multiple trade rumors during the Summer of 2026. A team with valuable assets, no current draft picks, and a thirst for improvement is going to pique the interest of rival GM’s and media members alike.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Terry Stotts News / Blazer's Edge / May 16
Terry Stotts Says He’d Be Down for a Trail Blazers Return
Terry Stotts last coached the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2020-21 season. After being dismissed from the position, he took a couple years off from the NBA before returning as an assistant coach with Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors.
Yang Hansen News / Blazer's Edge / May 16
How Valuable is Yang Hansen?
Yang Hansen might end up being this incarnation of the Portland Trail Blazers’ most divisive player. The talent is raw, the size is enticing but the reality is a genuine mystery.
Shaedon Sharpe News / Blazer's Edge / May 15
Shaedon Sharpe’s Injury-Shortened Season Leaves More Questions Than Answers
Another year of the Shaedon Sharpe Experience™ has come and gone, and I regret to inform you all that he has not yet become Michael Jordan with a jumpshot.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / May 14
A Note About Portland Fire Coverage (and other matters)
Greetings, Blazer’s Edge Readers! You may have noticed that we posted a recap for the latest game for the Portland Fire of the WNBA. They won! Yaaay! With a last-second shot too.
A Perfect Free Agent Fit for the Blazers Could Be Emerging
The Portland Trail Blazers are looking for ways to improve their roster in free agency this offseason. While general manager Joe Cronin continues to lean into a youth movement centered on Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, the roster remains desperate for efficient, high-volume floor spacing and veteran leadership.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / May 14
The Ideal Trail Blazers Trade Target This Summer
Portland Trail Blazers trade talk is going to hit a fevered pitch this summer. The Blazers are in prime position to make moves. They’re a good team on the fringes of the NBA Playoffs scene, but not great.
Perfect Offseason Blueprint for the Blazers Roster
The Portland Trail Blazers are figuring out what works best for them going into the upcoming season. The front office must make big decisions over the course of the offseason in hopes of getting the Blazers back in the postseason with a legitimate chance to make some noise in the playoffs.
Yang Hansen News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / May 10
Why Yang Hansen Trade Has Become More Likely For Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers traded up in the 2025 NBA Draft to select Chinese center Yang Hansen with the No. 16 overall pick, but his time in Rip City may be short-lived.
Tiago Splitter News / Hoops Wire / May 7
Tiago Splitter unlikely to land permanent Blazers job despite strong interim run
Tiago Splitter steadied the Trail Blazers when they needed it. It may not be enough to keep the job. Despite leading Portland to a 42-39 finish and a playoff berth after taking over early in the season, Splitter is not considered a frontrunner to become the team’s full-time head coach, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.
Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Yardbarker / May 7
Trail Blazers could be key to Giannis Antetokounmpo trade
No matter what kind of trade offers develop for the Greek Freak, the Blazers should be angling to involve themselves in the action.
Blazers could trade former All-Star this offseason
The Portland Trail Blazers took a significant step forward this season, making this a significant offseason for them. It could see them move on from a former All-Star due to a positional logjam, though.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / May 4
Five questions Trail Blazers face after returning to playoffs
A season that started with the chaos of head coach Chauncey Billups' arrest ended with the Portland Trail Blazers' first trip to the playoffs in five seasons.
Joe Cronin News / Hoops Rumors / April 30
Blazers GM Cronin On Coaching Search, Dundon, More
Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin conducted an end-of-season press conference on Thursday, writes Joe Freeman of The Oregonian. Portland, which was making its first playoff appearance since 2021, was eliminated by San Antonio on Tuesday.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / April 30
Blazers’ Damian Lillard already back in 5-on-5, voices support for Tiago Splitter
The Trail Blazers’ offseason started Thursday with exit interviews, but Damian Lillard sounded like someone already looking ahead. Lillard said he has begun playing 5-on-5 pickup as he works his way back, while also offering a strong endorsement of interim coach Tiago Splitter amid ongoing uncertainty about the job.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 29
De'Aaron Fox's big fourth quarter helps Spurs close out Blazers
De'Aaron Fox scored 13 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter as the host San Antonio Spurs defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-95 on Tuesday to close out a 4-1 victory in the teams' first-round Western Conference playoff series.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / April 23
New Trail Blazers owner reportedly targeting team's mascots
Tom Dundon has begun his tenure as Portland Trail Blazers owner with a series of cost-cutting measures. His next target? The team's mascots.
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