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New Blazers Owner Tom Dundon Drops Trade Deadline Bombshell

The Portland Trail Blazers swung and missed at the trade deadline, failing to come up with a big deal that would have placed the team in a position to win more.

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Is Donovan Clingan the Best Player from the 2024 NBA Draft?

Donovan Clingan’s rookie campaign with the Portland Trail Blazers left many watchers with questions about his long-term impact on the NBA. Despite his size and skill, doubts were consistent about his ability to play starting-level minutes and contribute on the offensive end of the ball.

Toumani Camara News / Blazer's Edge / April 3

Toumani Camara Breaks Single-Season Offensive Foul Record

In “obscure, but of interest to us” news, Portland Trail Blazers wing Toumani Camara has broken the record for offensive fouls drawn in a single season after taking his 100th charge against the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night.

Toumani Camara News / Last Word On Sports / April 3

Toumani Camara Makes Trail Blazers History Yet Again

The Portland Trail Blazers have plenty of talented players, but Toumani Camara remains underrated. He is the team’s most resolute defender, and he made Blazers history yet again on Thursday.

Amar'e Stoudemire News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NBA in made two-pointers for each season of the NBA's three-point era (since 1979-80) can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA franchise 30-point-game leaders' quiz

The 'NBA franchise leading scorers' quiz

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

Damian Lillard News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 3

Damian Lillard Hires Former Blazers Assistant For Weber State HC Job

Former Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach Kaleb Canales is back to leading a basketball team. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Weber State University is hiring Canales to be the program's next head coach.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Yang Hansen News / Total Apex Sports / April 2

Blazers fined $100,000 for illegal contact with Yang Hansen

The Blazers were hit with a $100,000 fine this week after the NBA ruled the franchise made illegal contact with Yang Hansen back in 2023, a violation that also led to suspensions for two front‑office executives.

Scoot Henderson News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 2

Scoot Henderson’s High-Risk Growth is Defining the Blazers’ Play-In Push

The Portland Trail Blazers are coming off a high after beating the Los Angeles Clippers, giving them some hope that they can compete in the play-in tournament, but they need to figure out how to fix their turnover problems with Scoot Henderson as their starting point guard.

Yang Hansen News / HITC / April 2

The Yang Hansen reason why the Portland Trail Blazers received a $100,000 fine

The Portland Trail Blazers have been hit with a $100,000 fine, with the NBA taking action over a situation involving Yang Hansen. The league’s decision has also resulted in internal consequences for the franchise, adding further weight to the ruling.

Yang Hansen News / Yardbarker / April 1

Trail Blazers' selection of Yang Hansen becomes more baffling

Tampering violations make Trail Blazers' selection of Yang Hansen more baffling

No team would break NBA rules to add rookie center Yang Hansen, except for the Portland Trail Blazers.

Blazers get fine, suspensions from NBA for tampering with their own player

The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

Deni Avdija News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 1

Deni Avdija sends message to Israeli fans amid strong support in Los Angeles

The Portland Trail Blazers traveled to Los Angeles for arguably the biggest game of the season against the LA Clippers on Tuesday night, and they did not disappoint.

Jrue Holiday News / Last Word On Sports / April 1

Jrue Holiday Is The Key To The Blazers’ Postseason Aspirations

The Portland Trail Blazers’ postseason goals are clear based on their recent play. Jrue Holiday continues to make a significant impact, as he is setting the tone for Portland’s energy.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / April 1

Jrue Holiday embraces his old man status with a hilarious response to Carmelo Anthony

Portland Trail Blazers veteran guard Jrue Holiday had one of his best games in the 2025-26 NBA season on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit

Jrue Holiday News / Hardwood Heroics / April 1

Portland Trail Blazers Secure Huge Road Win Vs. Los Angeles Clippers Through Jrue Holiday’s Vintage Performance

Jrue Holiday was spectacular during the Portland Trail Blazers’ 114-104 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night, which the team labelled as one of their biggest victories of the season.

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The 'NCAA men's basketball champions' quiz

The 'NBA two's leaders by season' quiz

The 'Active 2K-point NBA seasons' quiz

The 'NBA yearly free throw leaders' quiz

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / April 1

Trail Blazers Stun Clippers 114-104 in Crucial Late-Season Play-In Battle

There is a specific kind of desperation that only late March basketball can produce. When the Portland Trail Blazers rolled into the gleaming new Intuit Dome on Tuesday night, they weren’t just facing a scorching-hot Los Angeles Clippers squad; they were staring down their own basketball mortality.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 1

Trail Blazers close gap on Clippers for 8th place in West

Jrue Holiday scored 30 points and Deni Avdija recorded 28 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as the Portland Trail Blazers scored a crucial 114-104 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday in Inglewood, Calif.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / March 31

Final Injury Report for Trail Blazers-Clippers: Will Jerami Grant, Isaiah Jackson Play?

The Portland Trail Blazers are on the road on Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Los Angeles Clippers in a Western Conference showdown. Portland enters Tuesday’s game with a 38-38 record after defeating the Washington Wizards at home in dominant fashion on Sunday night.

Deni Avdija News / BasketballNews.com / March 31

Portland’s rebuild gains clarity behind Avdija, rising core

For the Portland Trail Blazers, this phase has never been about rushing the process. It has been about recalibrating, understanding where they stand, and building something sustainable after the end of an era.

Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / March 31

NBA Greenlights $4.25B Sale of Portland Trail Blazers to Dallas-Based Billionaire

The NBA Board of Governors has been busy this week. Right after voting to expand the league to Seattle and Las Vegas, it is now welcoming a new arrival.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 30

NBA approves sale of Trail Blazers to Tom Dundon-led group

The NBA Board of Governors approved the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers from the estate of Paul Allen to a group led by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon, the league announced Monday.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 30

Trail Blazers sale to Tom Dundon unanimously approved

The Portland Trail Blazers are going to be under new ownership. An investor group led by Dallas billionaire Tom Dundon is taking over the team, the NBA announced Monday.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 30

NBA Approves Trail Blazers’ Sale To Tom Dundon

The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved the sale of the Trail Blazers to a group spearheaded by Tom Dundon, who also owns the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, reports Jason Quick of The Athletic.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / March 30

The Trail Blazers’ Shooting Issues Are Still A Massive Problem

The Portland Trail Blazers are fighting to improve their record for a playoff push. They have done well to win games under Tiago Splitter’s system. However, the Blazers’ shooting remains a major problem the team must address. The Portland Trail Blazers were once known as an offensive powerhouse.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / March 30