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On YouTubePortland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / June 26
Portland Fans Have Reason to Trust Mike Schmitz 
An unexpected draft should be no surprise in Rip City. Following the 2025 NBA Draft, Portland Trail Blazers fans are swirling in a cyclone of confusion, posting their own versions of “what the @#$*” and questioning everything from Joe Cronin’s judgment to the shape of the Earth.
Chauncey Billups News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / June 26
Chauncey Billups Believes Blazers May Have All-Star Already on Roster
The Portland Trail Blazers have been trying to find out what they have in their young players for the last few years. They haven't been able to get an All-Star on the team since Damian Lillard left.
Jrue Holiday News / Athlon Sports / June 26
Jrue Holiday Breaks Silence With 3-Word Message After Celtics Trade
On Monday, it was announced that the Boston Celtics are trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons and two second-round picks.
NBA Executive Throws Massive Shade at Trail Blazers for Hansen Yang Selection
The Portland Trail Blazers surprised more than a handful of people when selecting Chinese center Yang Hansen with the 16th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Portland initially had the 11th overall pick — though that selection was sent to the Memphis Grizzlies in a deal where Portland moved down a few spots in order to earn future draft compensation.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / June 26
Reactions to Blazers Drafting Yang Hansen
Portland raised some eyebrows selecting the Chinese center with the 16th pick in the NBA draft. After trading down from the 11th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft to secure the 16th pick, a future first, and two future seconds, the Portland Trail Blazers were the biggest surprise of the first round.
Blazers Risk Setback With Series of Head-Scratching Draft Picks
The Portland Trail Blazers had a mixed bag during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. They were able to get a massive haul for trading back five spots with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Nikola Jokic News / Last Word On Sports / June 26
The Trail Blazers Gamble On Stunning ‘Chinese Jokic’ Draft Pick
The Trail Blazers made a trade during the NBA Draft to drop from #11 to make a surprising #16 pick. With that selection, the Blazers’ draft pick was Yang Hansen, who some people dub as the Chinese Jokic.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / June 26
Blazers Front Office Bets on Yang Hansen and Itself at NBA Draft
Once again, Portland’s front office bucked what others deem conventional and followed its own compass. One thing is certain after the first round of the NBA Draft: This Portland Trail Blazers front office isn’t overly concerned with public opinion or making the conventional move.
Joe Cronin News / Blazer's Edge / June 25
Watch Blazers GM Joe Cronin Explain 2025 NBA Draft Live
Portland’s first press conference in the Hansen Yang era. Portland Trail Blazers General Manager Joe Cronin will explain his pick in the 2025 NBA Draft in a press conference that starts at 10:00 PM, Pacific tonight.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / June 26
Trail Blazers' first-round pick might be most stunning selection of the 2025 NBA Draft
Not even the player saw his selection coming.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / June 25
'Wildest pick I've ever seen': Trail Blazers select Hansen Yang with 16th pick in draft-night stunner
Yang has spent the past two seasons with Qingdao in the Chinese Basketball Association, averaging 16.2 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.7 blocks and 0.9 steals in 53 games this past season.
Jrue Holiday News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24
Report: Jrue Holiday is unhappy about trade to Trail Blazers
Jrue Holiday’s second stint with the Portland Trail Blazers may end up being just as short as his first one.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 24
Former first-round pick opts in to $11.5M player option after Blazers’ Jrue Holiday trade
The Portland Trail Blazers did not waste any time this offseason when it comes to making deals. Late Monday night, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Trail Blazers traded Anfernee Simons and two picks for Jrue Holiday.
Matisse Thybulle News / Hoops Rumors / June 24
Blazers' Matisse Thybulle opting in for 2025-26
Trail Blazers wing Matisse Thybulle is opting into the final year of his contract by exercising his player option for 2025/26, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link).
Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / June 24
The Blazers’ Anfernee Simons Trade Has Divided The Fans
After years of rumors surrounding Anfernee Simons, the Trail Blazers have finally traded him. However, it came at a potential cost because it was a polarizing deal that involved Jrue Holiday moving to Portland.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 24
Celtics trade key player to Trail Blazers
He is the first player of the team's championship core to be traded, and he may not be the last one.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / June 21
Blazers Facing Pivotal Offseason With Key Contracts Looming
The Portland Trail Blazers are a team still building, even if no one quite knows what they’re building toward. They enter the offseason with 10 players either eligible for an extension or entering the final year of their deal.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 21
Knicks predicted to trade Karl-Anthony Towns to Trail Blazers for former No. 1 overall pick
While this trade could work out well for the Knicks, it would be a major risk.
Toumani Camara News / Last Word On Sports / June 20
Toumani Camara Deserves to be One of the Blazers’ Stars
As the rebuild continues to progress, the Blazers’ stars are steadily improving. A promising player on the team is defensive ace Toumani Camara. He has become a Chauncey Billups favorite due to his fantastic defense.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 18
Trail Blazers’ 10 worst NBA Draft day mistakes in history
No NBA team has had worse injury luck throughout their existence than the Portland Trail Blazers. The team has somewhat frequently drafted near the top of the draft, but they’ve regularly selected some of the biggest draft busts in NBA history.
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