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On YouTubePortland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / January 11
Blazers Get Knickerbockered 
The Portland Trail Blazers finally lost a game in 2026, falling 123-114 to the New York Knicks on Sunday afternoon. The loss snaps Portland’s five-game winning streak and keeps their record below .500 on the season.
NBA News / Blazer's Edge / January 11
Knicks Outlast Blazers in Portland
The Portland Trail Blazers kept it close most of the way, but eventually fell to the New York Knicks 123-114. A back-and-forth affair – both in the movement up and down the court and the score – the Blazers and Knicks brought more energy than could be reasonably be expected for a Sunday afternoon game and gave both fanbases something to cheer for.
Kris Murray News / Blazer's Edge / January 11
Kris Murray Out Indefinitely With Lumbar Strain
Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray will be out indefinitely due to a lumbar strain in his lower back, the team announced on Sunday. The Blazers said his status will be updated as appropriate.
The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to be selected to five or more All-Star games in their career?
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 11
Blazers’ Kris Murray joins brother Keegan on sidelines with injury
Another Murray in the NBA has come down with an injury. Joining his sibling on the sidelines because of an injury is Portland Trail Blazers small forward Kris Murray, who can be expected to miss at least a few games following an announcement on Sunday by his team.
The 25 greatest rivalries in NBA history
Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.
Jrue Holiday News / Last Word On Sports / January 11
Blazers Announce Major Injury Updates For Jrue Holiday, Others
The Portland Trail Blazers have had a surprisingly successful season. Yes, they’re below .500 at 19-20 and just ninth in the Western Conference standings.
Kris Murray News / Hoops Rumors / January 11
Trail Blazers’ Kris Murray (Back) Out Indefinitely
Shortly after upgrading Jrue Holiday to probable for Sunday’s game vs. New York, the Trail Blazers announced (via Twitter) that third-year wing Kris Murray has been diagnosed with a lumbar strain in his lower back.
Jrue Holiday News / Hoops Rumors / January 11
Jrue Holiday Expected To Return Sunday For Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday has been upgraded from questionable to probable for Sunday’s matchup against New York, tweets Joe Freeman of The Oregonian.
Deni Avdija News / EssentiallySports / January 11
Blazers’ Deni Avdija Escapes Fatal Situation After Pre-Game Car Accident
Deni Avdija carried his momentum into Friday night in Portland. Fresh off a season-high 41-point outing against the Houston Rockets, he once again powered the Portland Trail Blazers to a home win at the Moda Center.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 10
Knicks, Trail Blazers trending opposite ways entering matchup
Teams trending in different directions will square off in an interconference meeting on Sunday, when the red-hot Portland Trail Blazers host the flailing New York Knicks.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / January 10
Which Blazers Are Untouchable at the NBA Trade Deadline?
The Portland Trail Blazers are approaching the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline with the potential to be both buyers and sellers. While there’s always the chance
Deni Avdija News / Last Word On Sports / January 10
Deni Avdija Reacts To Criticism Of Trail Blazers’ Foul-Baiting
The Portland Trail Blazers have been superb with seven wins out of their last eight games. Unfortunately for them, the conversations about their recent surge have been focused on foul-baiting.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / January 8
Two Trade Candidates Blazers Should Consider, One Portland Shouldn't
The Portland Trail Blazers have done well enough to firmly establish themselves in the Western Conference playoff picture. The Blazers have done it despite numerous injuries to guys like Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant in recent months.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / January 6
The Portland Trail Blazers Backcourt Has Fully Emerged in 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers continue to win, notching their third straight victory to ring in the new year with a 137-117 triumph over the Utah Jazz at the Moda Center.
Donovan Clingan News / Last Word On Sports / January 6
Clingan Has Proven Himself As The Trail Blazers’ Best Center
Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe have headlined the Portland Trail Blazers’ promising 2025-26 season. This has led to fewer eyes on Donovan Clingan’s development into the Blazers’ best center.
Portland Trail Blazers News / EssentiallySports / January 2
Who Is Yang Hansen’s Translator? Everything About Interpreter Assisting Portland Trail Blazers Rookie
If you remember, Yang Hansen’s name was supposed to be called out at the 2025 NBA Draft much later. Yet, when the 20-year-old Chinese prodigy was busy munching on fried chicken with his family in the stands, Adam Silver called out his name.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / January 1
Trail Blazers Provide Injury Updates On Holiday, Thybulle, Henderson, Grant
Jrue Holiday has been “cleared for a progression of on-court basketball activities” as he works his way back from a right calf strain that has kept him out of action since November 14, the Trail Blazers announced in a press release.
Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 31
Why Blazers’ Damian Lillard has zero regrets about missing season for Achilles injury rehab
This past offseason was basically a reset for Damian Lillard. After suffering his Achilles injury and parting ways with the Milwaukee Bucks, all the stars aligned for him to correct his mistake of leaving the Portland Trail Blazers and return home.
Klay Thompson News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30
Klay Thompson missed game-tying three-pointer in Mavericks' loss
Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson is still a deadly shooter, but he fired a blank in a crucial moment of Monday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 28
Jaylen Brown ties longstanding Larry Bird record with Celtics
The Boston Celtics dropped a tough 114-108 decision to the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, but you can not blame Jaylen Brown for that result. Brown finished with 37 points and recorded his ninth consecutive 30-point game.
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