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The Portland Trail Blazers have a few new faces coming into the mix for the upcoming season, headlined by former All-Star point guard Ja Morant, who was acquired in a trade earlier in the summer from the Memphis Grizzlies.

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Name Your Favorite Trail Blazers Team (and Season)

The Portland Trail Blazers were established in 1970. Since that inaugural season, in which they earned a 29-53 record, the Blazers have provided 56 years of thrills, heartache, and mostly-excellent basketball.

Scoot Henderson News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 16

The One Bet the Blazers are Making on Player Development

The Portland Trail Blazers don't have any rookies on the roster for the 2026-27 campaign, but they are still in need of developing the younger players in the organization.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / September 16

Adam Silver: Losing Trail Blazers would be a ‘failure’

Adam Silver wants the Trail Blazers to remain in Portland. He also wants Portland to give them a better building. The NBA commissioner addressed the franchise’s uncertain future following this week’s Board of Governors meetings, delivering his strongest public statement yet in support of keeping the team where it is.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Field Level Media / September 15

Adam Silver: Trail Blazers leaving Portland would be a 'failure'

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is closely monitoring the situation involving the Trail Blazers under new ownership and said Tuesday it would be a "failure" if the team left Portland.

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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.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 15

Ranking the Trail Blazers in Five Attraction Characteristics

Portland Trail Blazers fandom is a massive and diverse enterprise. If you’re reading this post, it’s a pretty good bet that you’re a fan of the team. But no two fans have the exact same history or rationale for liking the sport, the franchise, or a particular incarnation of same.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 15

Blazers Could Make One More Trade This Offseason

The Portland Trail Blazers are always looking for a way to improve the roster without breaking the bank. Low-risk, high-reward moves have been what Blazers general manager Joe Cronin has been eyeing throughout the offseason, and the hope is that these minor transactions will have a major impact.

Ja Morant News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 14

Ja Morant reveals what he looks forward to most in Blazers debut

The Portland Trail Blazers are well under two months away from kicking off their 2026-27 NBA season. The Blazers raised many an eyebrow this summer when they acquired Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies, giving up wing Jerami Grant and other assets in the process.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 14

Channing Frye Explains Why Ja Morant’s Stint With Blazers Could Be Short

The upcoming season is already poised to be an exciting one. With many familiar faces donning new colors, it will be intriguing to see how they fare on their new teams.

Ja Morant News / Kicks on SI / September 12

Ja Morant Unveils Nike Ja 4 High 'Halloween'

Labor Day was just last weekend, but many of us are already looking forward to Halloween. Candy, NBA games, and sneakers. Count Portland Trail Blazers point guard Ja Morant as one of the people ready for the spooky holiday.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 12

The Blazers' Two-Way Player Who Actually Matters This Season

The Portland Trail Blazers utilized their two-way players often last season, and that could continue to be the case in 2026-27. Both Caleb Love and Sidy Cissoko reached their 50-game marks during the regular season, but only the latter received a new contract to stay with the team.

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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.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 10

LaMarcus Aldridge Reveals Darius Miles Gave Him $2,000 For Drinks, He Spent $25 And Kept The Rest

LaMarcus Aldridge once turned a simple rookie task from Darius Miles into a very surprising payday, walking away from a Portland nightclub with nearly $2,000 in his pocket.

Damian Lillard News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 10

4 Reasons Why Blazers' Damian Lillard is Second Best Shooter Ever

No one in their right mind would question Steph Curry as the greatest shooter the NBA has seen. However, when it comes to second place, it seems the NBA at large has forgotten about Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard up here in the corner of the country.

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Deni Avdija News / Larry Brown Sports / September 9

Interesting update emerges about Deni Avdija’s future

Deni Avdija could become the latest NBA All-Star to hit the market. The Portland Trail Blazers are not setting themselves up to retain their star forward

Deni Avdija News / Fadeaway World / September 9

Deni Avdija Projected To Leave Trail Blazers And Become Premium NBA Free Agent

In today’s NBA, teams have to be more careful than ever about who they spend their money on. With strict CBA rules and restrictions for teams that spend too much, many veteran players are caught in the middle as their own teams review their worth.

Scoot Henderson News / Fadeaway World / September 9

Scoot Henderson’s Future With Trail Blazers Remains Uncertain Ahead Of Contract Extension Deadline

The Portland Trail Blazers will be an intriguing team entering the 2026-27 season. Aside from Damian Lillard’s long-awaited return from injury, especially in a Blazers uniform, the next campaign will also mark the beginning of a new chapter for Ja Morant.

Chauncey Billups News / Hoops Rumors / September 9

Chauncey Billups’ Trial Delayed Until March 2027

The trial for former Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has been pushed back by nearly four months, according to David Purdum of ESPN (Twitter link) and Jared Cowley of KGW8.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 6

Draymond Green sends Damian Lillard warning to NBA after insane shooting display

On the latest edition of The Draymond Green Show , Green sent a shoutout to the NBA about Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. Lillard has been out since 2025 while recovering from a torn left Achilles tendon, but he is working his way back into form and recently posted a video of his shooting workout in which he hit 1,100 of 1,168 shots.

Portland Trail Blazers News / HITC / September 3

Damian Lillard completes major goal of making 100,000 three-pointers amid 15-month injury rehab

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard officially completed his goal of making 100,000 three-pointers during rehab from his torn Achilles. Lillard is one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.

Deni Avdija News / Hoops Wire / August 31

Deni Avdija says Trail Blazers blocked him from playing for Israel

Deni Avdija wanted to play for Israel this summer. The Trail Blazers said no. Avdija explained in a social media post that Portland would not clear him to participate in FIBA World Cup qualifying because of the back injury he suffered in January.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / September 1

Trail Blazers sitting on a problem that could trigger a blockbuster trade

The Portland Trail Blazers had one of the stranger offseasons this summer.

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Shaedon Sharpe News / Field Level Media / August 27

Blazers' Shaedon Sharpe out 6 months after knee surgery

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe is recovering from surgery to repair a meniscus tear in his right knee and will be evaluated again in about six months.

Shaedon Sharpe News / Yardbarker / August 26

Latest Shaedon Sharpe injury could derail his career

Shaedon Sharpe has shown undeniable talent and scoring ability when he’s on the court. Unfortunately, he’s not going to be on the court for a long time.

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