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Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 2

Former Blazer Sebastian Telfair Gets Prison Time

Probation doesn’t work out for the one-time NBA player. Former Portland Trail Blazers guard Sebsastian Telfair is getting prison time for his role in defrauding the NBA Health and Welfare Benefit Plan.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / July 2

Former Blazers Star Called Locker Room Cancer by NBA Analyst

There certainly does not seem to be any love lost between the Portland Trail Blazers and free agent center DeAndre Ayton. Reports of discontent between both parties have flooded the news cycle since Portland made the decision to buy Ayton out of his contract.

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NBA News / Yardbarker / July 1

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 1

Troubling report emerges about Deandre Ayton’s behavior

Deandre Ayton became one of the most talented big men on the free-agent market when he recently finalized a buyout agreement with the Portland Trail Blazers, but teams that have interest in the former No.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / July 1

SOURCES: Reason Why Deandre Ayton Was Bought Out

PORTLAND – The Portland Trail Blazers stunned the NBA this week by confirming Deandre Ayton had been bought out of his contract, freeing the former No.

Deandre Ayton News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Brutal Deandre Ayton Blazers revelations should give Lakers pause

Since his release from the Portland Trail Blazers, DeAndre Ayton has received serious interest from the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. While the move makes sense on paper, the apparent reason why Ayton is available in the first place should concern any team looking to sign him.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 1

Portland Trail Blazers 2025 NBA Draft grade for No. 16 pick

The Portland Trail Blazers returned from the 2025 NBA Draft with one of the most surprising picks. In what has turned out to be a polarizing move, the Trail Blazers initially traded down from the No.11 pick after a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 1

Lakers Rumors: DFS, Ayton, LeBron, Wiggins, LaRavia

After Dorian Finney-Smith turned down his $15.4MM player option for the 2025/26 season, the Lakers offered him a new contract, but it only covered two seasons, according to Dan Woike of The Athletic.

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Deandre Ayton News / Blazer's Edge / June 30

Quick: Blazers Couldn’t Live with Ayton’s ‘Bad Ways’

The Athletic’s Jason Quick details what led to the split between the Blazers and Deandre Ayton in his latest piece. One day after the Portland Trail Blazers agreed to a buyout of starting center Deandre Ayton’s $35.6 million contract, The Athletic’s Jason Quick looked back at the rocky two-year stint (subscription required).

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / June 30

Blazers Predicted to Make Huge Roster Changes This Offseason

The Portland Trail Blazers head into the off-season with big ambitions of restructuring the team's roster. Portland already made waves during the offseason — trading away guard Anferee Simons for veteran Jrue Holiday.

Deandre Ayton News / Hoops Wire / June 30

Deandre Ayton Expected To Sign With Lakers

Once he clears waivers, Deandre Ayton is expected to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Chris Haynes. Ayton and Luka Doncic have the same agent. Ayton finalized a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers to become a free agent.

Deandre Ayton News / BasketballNews.com / June 30

Trail Blazers agree to buy out Deandre Ayton

The Portland Trail Blazers and center Deandre Ayton have agreed to a contract buyout, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. This paves the way for Ayton to enter free agency as the veteran center, who held one year and $35.6 million on his deal, will waive that salary to pursue a fresh opportunity elsewhere.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / June 30

A Smart Target for the Trail Blazers Mid-Level Exception

One guard could make a bigger difference than his contract. When the Portland Trail Blazers agreed to buy out center Deandre Ayton this weekend they left open a roster spot and potential dollars to spend.

Rich Paul News / NBA Analysis Network / June 30

Rich Paul reveals thoughts on Yang Hansen being selected to Portland Trail Blazers in the biggest NBA Draft surprise

The Portland Trail Blazers came under fire for picking Yang Hansen in the first round of the NBA Draft, although Rich Paul was not surprised to hear his name called that early.