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The Portland Trail Blazers don’t have much to crow about during their 9-15 start to the 2025-26 season, but General Manager Joe Cronin and fellow franchise leaders might take solace in a recent article from The Athletic [subscription required].

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 22

Blazers Will Make The Playoffs and 3 Other Bold Predictions for 2025-26 Season

The Portland Trail Blazers are on the rise this season, even in the crowded Western Conference. Just-extended Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin made a series of fascinating moves over the summer after the club's respectable 36-46 finish to its 2024-25 run.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 1

Blazers GM Says He Won't Be Disappointed if Portland Misses Playoffs This Year

The start of a new season for any sports franchise brings varying levels of excitement within its fan base. Even the most morose, negative, and cynical fans look forward to the strt of the regular season where even a glimmer of hope has them coming back year after year.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 19

Blazers Make 2 Major Additions to Front Office

The Portland Trail Blazers have done a good job of building out the roster over the last few years. Joe Cronin finally seems like he has a plan for what the roster will look like moving forward.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 2

Blazers' Joe Cronin Should Be Facing Do-or-Die Season in Portland

Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin signed a contract extension in early April, committing himself to the franchise for a renewed multi-year term.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / August 21

4 Factors Determining the Trail Blazers’ Next Move

General Manager Joe Cronin and the Portland Trail Blazers front office staff are likely breathing a sigh of relief in mid-August of 2025, proud of an active and varied summer, enjoying some hard-earned rest in the dog days of the offseason.

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

Blazers' Joe Cronin Awarded Shocking Ranking Among NBA GMs

The Portland Trail Blazers haven't had a defined plan over the last few years. Since trading Damian Lillard away a couple of years ago, they have been caught in the middle.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / August 6

Damian Lillard Reuinion With Blazers Took Shape After GM Joe Cronin Visited

The Damian Lillard reunion with the Trail Blazers didn’t come out of nowhere. It began to take shape all the way back in his first season with the Bucks.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / August 6

Damian Lillard Reunion With Blazers Took Shape After GM Joe Cronin Visited

The Damian Lillard reunion with the Trail Blazers didn’t come out of nowhere. It began to take shape all the way back in his first season with the Bucks.

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.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 21

Discussion: Dame’s Blazers Press Conference

Let’s get together and chat about Dame’s return! Damian Lillard will join Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin and head coach Chauncey Billups today at 6 p.m.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / June 28

Blazers Made Bold Draft Pick, Likely Knowing it Wouldn’t be Widely Loved

The “unconventional” decision has expectedly been met with confusion and concern. Portland Trail Blazers General Manager Joe Cronin opened Wednesday’s NBA Draft press conference, labelling the selection of Yang Hansen with the 16th pick as “unconventional”.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 27

Blazers rookie Yang Hansen drops all-time quote on life away from basketball

The Portland Trail Blazers were behind one of the biggest surprises in the NBA Draft on Wednesday. Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin picked Chinese center Yang Hansen at No.

Portland 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.

Portland Trail Blazers 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 / Blazer's Edge / May 30

What Grade Would You Give Joe Cronin?

Now soliciting A’s and F’s and anything in between. Portland Trail Blazers General Manager Joe Cronin has been the subject of several Blazer’s Edge Mailbag questions over the past six months.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / April 8

Why Joe Cronin Has a Lot to Prove After His Blazers Extension

Now that general manager Joe Cronin has signed a multi-year extension with the Portland Trail Blazers, he must keep working. The Portland rebuild is still in progress, but he has to improve the team and build a contender.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Total Apex Sports / April 8

Portland Trail Blazers Give Multiyear Extension To GM Joe Cronin

The Portland Trail Blazers announced Monday that they have reached an agreement with Joe Cronin on a multiyear deal. This news doesn’t come as quite a shock, given how the Blazers have improved from an atrocious 21-61 record last year to currently sitting at 35 wins on the year after starting the new year out on the same note.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 7

Trail Blazers reward GM amid shocking season turnaround

When the Portland Trail Blazers and Chauncey Billups had interest in a reunion, the franchise felt the same way about their general manager, Joe Cronin.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Field Level Media / April 7

Blazers GM Joe Cronin signs contract extension

Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin signed a multiyear contract extension Monday. Terms were not disclosed. "Joe has demonstrated leadership and vision during his time as General Manager, and I'm excited to see him continue building the foundation for a long-term, winning team," said Jody Allen, chair of the Trail Blazers.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / April 7

Blazers announce multiyear contract extension for GM Joe Cronin

The Portland Trail Blazers have announced a multiyear contract extension for general manager Joe Cronin, confirming earlier reports in a press release.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / April 7

Trail Blazers sign GM Joe Cronin to multiyear extension

12:30pm: The extension is now official, the Trail Blazers announced in a press release. “Joe has demonstrated leadership and vision during his time as General Manager, and I’m excited to see him continue building the foundation for a long-term, winning team,” said Jody Allen, chair of the Portland Trail Blazers.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / February 8

Blazers Notes: Joe Cronin Gets Honest About Trade Deadline, 'Close' on Deals, More

While the Portland Trail Blazers have found recent success, having won nine of their last 10 games. To make their streak more impressive, the Blazers have actually won 10 of their last 11 games, including six games straight.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / February 6

Joe Cronin Reflects On Blazers’ Quiet Trade Deadline

The Portland GM answered questions about the trade period. Portland Trail Blazers General Manager Joe Cronin spoke to reporters Thursday evening to discuss the franchise’s quiet NBA Trade Deadline.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hardwood Heroics / August 7, 2024

Portland Trail Blazers’ Joe Cronin Gets Called Out for Wild Trade Demands for Jerami Grant

The Portland Trail Blazers know it will take a while before they can seriously compete for playoff positions again. Because of this, it’s in the team’s best interests to get as much draft capital and young talent that can help them become competitive in the next couple of years.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hardwood Heroics / August 6, 2024

Portland Trail Blazers’ Joe Cronin Gets Criticized by 1 Anonymous Exec For His ‘Hilarious’ Jerami Grant Trade Demand

The Portland Trail Blazers are trying to get as much value as they can from Jerami Grant as they’re in rebuild mode, but finding the right trade partner might not be as easy as it looks.