Portland Trail Blazers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Blazers Notes: $48 Million Big Named Trade Candidate, Mark Cuban Talks New Portland Owner, More

The Portland Trail Blazers have had a busy summer, unloading several pieces for big acquisitions, and their work may not be done yet. Hoops Hype reports center Robert WIlliams III is the biggest trade candidate on the Blazers, especially because of their yong talent at his postition.

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Would You Take Anyone from the 2024 NBA Draft Over Donovan Clingan?

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan appears to be the man of the week here at Blazer’s Edge. We answered a Mailbag question about him. He was also featured in a redraft piece from The Athletic.

Deni Avdija News / Blazer's Edge / August 17

Avdija, Israel Lose to Montenegro in EuroBasket Prep

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija and Israel’s national team fell to Montenegro 88-76 on Sunday in their final preparation game ahead of FIBA EuroBasket 2025.

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The '2021-22 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Including injury replacements, 27 players were selected for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. How many of the 27 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA minutes leaders by season' quiz

The 'Active 20 point-per-game NBA seasons leaders' quiz

The 'NBA playoff point-per-game leaders' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 17

Blazers News: Nike Surprisingly Disses Portland with All-Star's Signature Sneakers

Nike has surprisingly dissed its own backyard with an All-Star Portland Trail Blazers player's new signature sneakers. The iconic sportswear brand, which

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 worst contracts in the NBA for 2025-26

Not every player on here is bad or overrated - rather, the contract is one that is currently or has the chance to be a cap killer moving forward.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / August 17

5 Games to Circle This Blazers Season

The Portland Trail Blazers’ schedule dropped on Thursday, likely the last big step in one of the most action-packed Blazers offseasons in recent memory.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 17

Trail Blazers $48 Million Center Listed Among Biggest Trade Candidates

The Portland Trail Blazers have been fairly active this offseason. They have already traded for Jrue Holiday and bought out Deandre Ayton, in addition to signing Damian Lillard.

Scoot Henderson News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 17

Blazers' Scoot Henderson Already Working Out With Newest All-Star Guard

The Portland Trail Blazers have tried to add some veteran players this offseason to help supplement the rash of young players that they have on the roster.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / August 16

Where are the Blazers’ Points Coming From?

The Portland Trail Blazers should be a more than competent defensive outfit this season. General Manager Joe Cronin has flipped a roster that struggled guarding garden gnomes into a defensive behemoth, boasting length and athleticism at every position.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 16

Blazers Notes: Portland All-Star Linked to Trade, Final Sale Price Revealed, Relocation Update

The Portland Trail Blazers traded for Jrue Holiday this offseason, and his name is already being tossed around in trade proposals. The Blazers aren't likely to trade Holiday unless he requests a move, however, that hasn't prevented him to being linked to his former team, the Milwaukee Bucks.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 16

Cavs hiring Blazers’ Eli Kell-Abrams as coach of Cleveland Charge

The Cavaliers intend to hire Trail Blazers head video coordinator Eli Kell-Abrams as the coach of the G League’s Cleveland Charge, as reported by HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.

NBA News / Yardbarker

New York City's all-time greatest high school basketball players

Trying to pick the 25 best high school basketball players to come out of the five boroughs of New York City is pretty daunting. There are several Hall-of-Famers worthy of the honor, but we have our list.

Portland Trail Blazers News / The SportsRush / August 16

Sebastian Telfair Denies Damian Lillard’s Achilles Tear Was Caused by ‘Adidas Curse’

The last few months have been rocky for Damian Lillard. Slowly but steadily, he was making a home for himself in Milwaukee until he tore his Achilles tendon in a playoff game against the Indiana Pacers.

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

Insider Reveals Why Blazers Staying in Portland After Sale is Likely Bad News for Locals

The Portland Trail Blazers seem likely to stay in Portland after the announced sale of the franchise. Jody Allen finally sold the Trail Blazers to new owner Tom Dundon, owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, at a $4 billion-plus valuation.

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The 'Second-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Most multi-HR games by MLB team' quiz

The 'Season rushing TD leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'MLB franchise home run leaders' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / August 15

The Blazers’ 2025-26 Schedule Could Be Their Downfall

Among the NBA teams, the Blazers’ schedule is particularly tough. Portland has the second-most back-to-backs at 15 in the 2025-26 season. They will also struggle with their travel, as they will travel the most out of any team.

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

Blazers Face Front-Loaded 2025-26 Schedule

The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2025-26 schedule was released yesterday. While all teams play 82 games, not every schedule is created exactly equal, either from team to team or year to year.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 15

Blazers News: Insider Reveals Astronomical Final Sale Price of Franchise

The Trail Blazers finally have new owners after a multi-year process to find someone to buy the team. Once Paul Allen passed away in 2018, it was inevitable that the Blazers would have new owners.

Deni Avdija News / Blazer's Edge / August 15

2025 May Be Deni Avdija’s Year

A main component of becoming a competitive NBA team is knowing when it’s time to shift gears — moving from tanking and stockpiling draft picks to actually competing for wins.

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

Blazers Among 10 Teams in Prime Position To Make Splash in 2026 Offseason

The Portland Trail Blazers have already been very busy this offseason. They traded Anfernee Simons in exchange for Jrue Holiday, bought out Deandre Ayton, and brought Damian Lillard back.

NBA News / The SportsRush / August 15

Vying For Damian Lillard To Get A Statue, Jalen Brunson Makes Controversial Statement On Dame’s Greatness

A story that is swimming under the radar this summer is Damian Lillard returning to the Trail Blazers. Dame Time was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks this offseason due to his torn Achilles injury that sidelined him at the beginning of the 2025 playoffs.

Jabari Walker News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 14

Blazers Insider Predicts How Center Who Signed Elsewhere Will Perform With New Team

The Portland Trail Blazers had to make some tough decisions when it came to their roster this summer. After having a roster full of young players, they are finally deciding who they want to keep.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / August 14

Trail Blazers Sale Clarifies Hansen’s Draft, Holiday’s Trade And Lillard’s Return

PORTLAND – The Trail Blazers‘ offseason took a dramatic turn when reports confirmed Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon will purchase the franchise from Paul Allen’s estate.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / August 14

What The Trail Blazers Sale Means For Its Future In Portland

PORTLAND – The Portland Trail Blazers will soon have a new owner—but perhaps not a new home. Despite valid concerns about the team’s future in Portland following the sale, the Trail Blazers will remain here for the foreseeable future.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Draft on SI / August 14

Trail Blazers Likely to Move Forward with Current Core

Following the departure of superstar guard Damian Lillard years ago, the Trail Blazers headed in an entirely new direction. They’d tried for years to summit the NBA with Lillard at the forefront, using a variety of different lineups, but were never quite able to ascend to the top.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 13

Blazers to be sold to Hurricanes owner, pickleball enthusiast

Portland Trail Blazers to be sold to Hurricanes owner and pickleball enthusiast

The Blazers will be valued at more than $4 billion in the sale.

Celtics' ownership move should concern Lakers governor Jeanie Buss

Michael Porter Jr. warns players about dangers of sports betting

Bucks forward shares optimistic take on Giannis Antetokounmpo

Former NBA champion predicts Antetokounmpo will win major award

NBA scout gives reality check to Heat

Six NBA players most likely to be traded

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / August 5

Damian Lillard's reunion with Trail Blazers facilitated by meeting between agent, GM

The seeds for Damian Lillard‘s reunion with the Trail Blazers were planted during his first season with the Bucks, as ESPN’s Jamal Collier details. His agent, Aaron Goodwin, and Portland GM Joe Cronin spoke in January 2024.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 6