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Robert Williams raised his projected value by putting together a relatively healthy season and may have increased his chances of staying with the Trail Blazers, Keith Smith of Spotrac writes in his preview of the team’s offseason. Portland’s most important free agent decision will be whether to re-sign the 28-year-old center, who earned $13.3MM this […]
The Portland Trail Blazers family got sad news this week upon the passing of legendary head coach Rick Adelman at the age of 79. Adelman coached the Blazers between 1988 and 1994, assigned to the post after six years as an assistant under coaches Jack Ramsay and Mike Schuler. He compiled a 445-291 regular-season record, […]
The Los Angeles Lakers remain active in their pursuit of impactful roster additions. The Western Conference is getting tougher and the Lakers will need reinforcements to surround Luka Doncic. According to BasketNews reporter Nojus Stankevicius, there is a risky but potentially transformative move involving acquiring veteran forward Jerami Grant from the Portland Trail Blazers. In […] The post Lakers Urged to Make ‘Risky’ Trade for $160 Million Ideal Luka Doncic Partner appeared first on HEAV...
Whenever the Portland Trail Blazers get mentioned in NBA trade rumors, veteran guard Jrue Holiday is inevitably at the top of the list of players other teams are interested in. The 36-year-old has played for five teams, acclaimed at each stop as an amazing teammate and a winner. He has two All-Star nominations and two […]
With less than a month remaining until the NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls are still without a head coach.So far, the franchise has been linked to several high-profile assistant coaches to fill their head coach vacancy.Earlier reports confirmed that San Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney, Oklahoma City Thunder assistant Dave Bliss and Portland Trail […] The post Bulls Considering HC Finalist With Underwhelming Track Record: Report appeared first on HEAVY .
Celtics assistant coaches Tony Dobbins and Tyler Lashbrook could both become NBA head coaches next season. Lashbrook is a finalist for the Portland Trail Blazers head coach position, while Dobbins is in the mix for the Dallas Mavericks head coach position. Dobbins has been with the Celtics since 2017 and is one of Joe Mazzulla’s […]
The Portland Trail Blazers’ search for a new head coach appears to be winding down into its final stages. According to the latest Substack release from Marc Stein [subscription required], Portland has narrowed down the field of candidates to three. They are Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori, Boston Celtics assistant Tyler Lashbrook, and current […]
The Portland Trail Blazers have narrowed their head coaching search to three finalists, with interim coach Tiago Splitter remaining in contention despite months of uncertainty surrounding his future. According to the latest report from Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, three candidates remain under consideration for Portland’s full-time head coaching position. “We […] The post Blazers rumors: Tiago Splitter among 3 head coaching finalists as 2 get crossed off list appeared first...
Fresh off a career year, Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown has been rumored as a trade candidate this offseason. The New Orleans Pelicans, Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers, and Houston Rockets all have reported interest in trading for the Cal product, who just finished fourth in the NBA in scoring (28.7 points per game). Whispers […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown’s $5 million penthouse on market as trade rumors swirl appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It looks like Terry Stotts’ hopes of reuniting with the Portland Trail Blazers after leaving Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors are going to be let down. However, that doesn’t mean that Stotts has lost all opportunities to find a head coaching spot after serving as an assistant for the past few years. According […] The post NBA Rumors: Ex-Warriors Coach On Mavericks’ Radar After Kidd Firing appeared first on HEAVY .
The Portland Trail Blazers could be a stealth team to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. This trade idea would blow the Bucks away. The post Trail Blazers Blow Away Bucks With Proposed Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
Reports have been flying in recent weeks connecting the Portland Trail Blazers to a trade pursuit of disgruntled Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. If those rumors have you daydreaming about the two-time NBA MVP playing in Portland, here’s a splash of cold water to the face, courtesy of an article from The Athletic’s Sam Amick […]
Of all the trade rumors the Portland Trail Blazers have been linked with, none generate as much energy and emotion as the fabled Superstar Trade. The idea of Giannis Antetokounmpo or Jaylen Brown joining the Blazers sends hearts racing and sets daydreams aflame. Not so fast, says Henry Abbott of TrueHoop. As it turns out, […]
With the NBA Finals set to begin, the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade landscape is getting closer and closer to finally materializing into the superstar’s next destination. There have been teams rumored to be in the mix— the Portland Trail Blazers, Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics and even the OKC Thunder. But none have come even close to […] The post Report: Executives and agents around the league believe Giannis will be traded to the Heat appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
The race for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is beginning to take shape, and two unexpected franchises appear to be separating themselves from the pack. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers have emerged as the most aggressive teams pursuing Antetokounmpo as speculation surrounding his future continues to intensify. […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Market Taking Shape as Favorites Emerge appeared first on HEAVY .
The Cleveland Cavaliers considered a deal at the trade deadline for Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. The Cavaliers ultimately landed James Harden in a transaction that sent two-time NBA All-Star Darius Garland and a 2026 second-round pick to the Los Angeles Clippers. “If it wasn’t Harden, it might’ve […]
The Portland Trail Blazers’ controversial new owner, Tom Dundon, hopes his success with the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes can help reshape perceptions in Portland as criticism surrounding his early decisions with the franchise continues to mount. According to James Mirtle of The Athletic, Dundon believes Carolina’s run to the Stanley Cup Final against the Vegas Golden […] The post Controversial new Blazers owner wants Hurricanes’ SCF run to get him in Portland’s good graces appeared first on Clu...
The basketball community is in mourning, following the news of former Rockets coach Rick Adelman’s passing on Monday. Adelman was 79 years old. The cause of death has not been disclosed or announced by Adelman’s family. In total, Adelman coached for five different teams: the Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets […]
Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is having a Tale of Two Cities moment in June of 2026. The Carolina Hurricanes, his NHL team, is playing in the Stanley Cup Finals. His leadership with the organization is being feted on a regular basis. Meanwhile the Blazers, his new NBA franchise, have undergone a turbulent spring, […]
As we often mention, the Portland Trail Blazers are in the midst of a summer of transition. They need to add talent to compete in a crowded NBA Western Conference field. They have assets to make moves. The Blazers are expected to be in the thick of several trade rumor discussions across the league this […]
We are three weeks away from the 2026 NBA Draft, where the Miami Heat own two picks: No. 13 and No. 41 overall. Most importantly, it marks the Milwaukee Bucks’ self-imposed deadline to trade two-time MVP and superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. At the time of this publishing, all indications point to that happening. Though it remains […] The post Comparing the possible packages from Heat, Trail Blazers for Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .
Fans are monitoring the creaky situation of the Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo as talks about a possible trade continue to heat up heading into next month’s NBA Draft. Multiple teams are reportedly planning to pursue Antetokounmpo, including the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Golden State Warriors, the Boston Celtics, the Portland Trail Blazers, […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo shows off football skills after Champions League Final appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Hall of Fame coach Rick Adelman, who led Portland to two NBA Finals appearances, has passed away at age 79. The post Portland Trail Blazers Mourn Hall of Fame Coach Behind 2 NBA Finals Runs appeared first on HEAVY .
Damian Lillard’s divorce proceedings have taken another turn. According to TMZ, Kay’la Lillard has subpoenaed Justie Wolf, a woman who allegedly shares a child with the Portland Trail Blazers star. Court documents reviewed by the outlet show Kay’la is seeking records related to the child, including communications between Wolf and Lillard about the situation. The […] The post Damian Lillard divorce case takes new turn with subpoena request appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Three summers ago, nearly two months after Damian Lillard requested a trade to the Miami Heat, the Milwaukee Bucks swooped in and acquired the 6-foot-2 guard away from the Portland Trail Blazers in an eight-player blockbuster. Now, the three teams are intermingled once again, this time for Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. While the Heat are […] The post NBA insider confirms this West playoff team has interest in Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blo...