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Bill Simmons raises concerning Blazers relocation scenario

Bill Simmons has a theory about why Tom Dundon bought the Trail Blazers, and it does not bode well for Portland. The podcast host laid out his concern during a recent episode, connecting Dundon’s decision to purchase Portland over a potential expansion franchise to a possible relocation down the road. “My fear for people in […] The post Bill Simmons raises concerning Blazers relocation scenario appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Bill Simmons: ‘I’m not sure’ New Orleans should have NBA team

Bill Simmons has been outspoken about keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland. He doesn’t feel quite the same way about the Pelicans remaining in New Orleans. Speaking with former Pelicans reporter Justin Verrier on “The Bill Simmons Podcast,” Simmons questioned whether New Orleans has ever shown that it can support a successful NBA franchise. “We […] The post Bill Simmons: ‘I’m not sure’ New Orleans should have NBA team appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Trail Blazers, Portland Still Far Apart In Negotiations

The Trail Blazers and officials from the city of Portland met this week about the ongoing negotiations aimed at renovating the Moda Center and keeping the team in Portland, Jason Quick writes for The Athletic. The two sides having a face-to-face meeting was a step in the right direction, but they came away with what […]

Trail Blazers, Jeremy Sochan Complete One-Year Deal

August 2: Sochan’s deal with Portland is official, the team confirmed in a press release. August 1: Jeremy Sochan has reached a contract agreement with the Trail Blazers, according to Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link), who hears from agent Deirunas Visockas that the free agent forward will be signing a one-year contract with Portland. While […]

Su lietuviu dirbantis Sochanas persikėlė į „Trail Blazers“

Lenkijos rinktinės žaidėjas Jeremy Sochanas , NBA rinkoje buvęs laisvuoju agentu, papildė Portlando „ Trail Blazers “, oficialiai pranešė klubas. Shamsas Charania šeštadienį skelbė, kad 23-ejų krepšininkas su „Trail Blazers“ sukirto rankomis dėl vienerių metų kontrakto. Žaidėjui talkina agentas iš Lietuvos Deirūnas Visockas ir jo atstovaujama agentūra „Gersh Sports“. https://x.com/trailblazers/status/2083991653564719516 Sochanas birželį su Niujorko „Kn...

Vit Krejci’s 2026/27 Salary Now Partially Guaranteed

After he remained on the Trail Blazers‘ roster through August 1, Vit Krejci‘s non-guaranteed $2,667,944 salary is now partially guaranteed for $250K, as our list of early salary guarantee dates shows. The next important salary guarantee date for Krejci will be the day of Portland’s first regular season game. The team’s schedule has not yet […]

Open Thread: Jeremy Sochan signed with the Portland Trail Blazers

Jeremy Sochan has had a strange NBA ride. Originally drafted ninth overall in 2022, he was a bit of a mismatch for the San Antonio Spurs. With his bright-colored hair and intimidating on-court nature, he harkened back to the mid-90s when the Spurs traded for Dennis Rodman. Like Rodman, Sochan never quite fit in with […]

Jeremy Sochan to Fight for NBA Future as Knicks Lose Champion in Free Agency

2022’s 9th overall pick, Jeremy Sochan, just made a big decision after a fateful championship. He is entering a defining training camp after agreeing to a non-guaranteed, one-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. The move ends Sochan’s brief, championship-winning stint with the New York Knicks, as he now transitions from hoisting the Larry O’Brien […] The post Jeremy Sochan to Fight for NBA Future as Knicks Lose Champion in Free Agency appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Trail Blazers sign Jeremy Sochan

Free agent forward Jeremy Sochan has agreed to a one-year contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, citing agent Deirunas Visockas of Gersh Sports. The 23-year-old heads to Portland after finishing the 2025-26 season with the NBA champion New York Knicks. Entering his fifth NBA campaign, Sochan owns career averages of […] The post Trail Blazers sign Jeremy Sochan appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Blazers to Sign Jeremy Sochan to One-Year Deal

The Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to sign free agent forward Jeremy Sochan to a one-year deal, a league source confirmed to Blazer’s Edge. The deal is non-guaranteed, so Sochan will be competing for a roster spot at Trail Blazers training camp this fall. ESPN’s Shams Charania first reported the signing. Sochan, 23, is slated […]

Trail Blazers Sign Knicks NBA Champion Forward

The Portland Trail Blazers have added a free agent forward to their roster, signing a player who has a championship ring from a small role with the New York Knicks last season.  BREAKING: Jeremy Sochan signs a 1-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/cw6V7GtYo2 — Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) August 1, 2026 It's  a non-guaranteed deal for Jeremy Sochan, per Sean Highkin . Sochan will be with the Blazers in training camp and compete for a roster...

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Iman Shumpert hopes Ja Morant silences critics with Trail Blazers

Ja Morant’s fresh start with the Portland Trail Blazers has drawn support from former NBA guard Iman Shumpert, who said he wants the two-time All-Star to “prove everybody wrong” after several turbulent seasons on and off the court. Speaking on The Big Podcast with Shaq, Shumpert defended Morant while expressing hope that the 26-year-old can […] The post Iman Shumpert hopes Ja Morant silences critics with Trail Blazers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Blazers exec takes bold tactic of ripping city to shreds in contentious Moda Center talks

Tom Dundon’s tenure as owner of the Portland Trail Blazers has not gotten off to a good start. Beginning with the reported low ball negotiations with former head coach Tiago Splitter, trying to cut costs during the playoffs and the strange contract agreed upon with new head coach Micah Nori. In the midst of all […] The post Blazers exec takes bold tactic of ripping city to shreds in contentious Moda Center talks appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Why the Trail Blazers Staying in Portland is the Sensible Scenario

Controversial negotiations between the Portland Trail Blazers and the City of Portland over funding for renovations to the Moda Center Arena have dominate the news cycle in Rip City over the past few weeks. Each side has cited documents and media reports, accused the other of confusing the facts, and gotten grumpy in public over […]

Tom Dundon’s Shameless Minions Expand The Scope Of His War On Portland

Fans of the Portland Trail Blazers should prepare themselves for a very unpleasant time. Tom Dundon, the team's new owner, is digging in. Arena renovations would improve the value of his property, and so he wants arena renovations. He is simply and resolutely refusing to commit any of his own money to the project. If Portland refuses to pay for stadium renovations, and the stadium thus goes un-renovated, Dundon will have an ironclad pretext for packing the team into a U-Haul and moving it to L...

Who Are the Most Important Trail Blazers this Season?

The Portland Trail Blazers are a couple months away from opening up training camp on the 2026-27 NBA season. The roster is all but full. Barring a trade, it looks like the Blazers will go into the year with a bunch of flashy guards, a deep center corps, and a few wings covering a lot […]

Where will Tom Dundon move the Trail Blazers? Probably nowhere

The Portland Trail Blazers arena dispute so far in a nutshell: Tom Dundon, owner of the Carolina Hurricanes and past purveyor of predatory lending car loans, bought the Blazers from the estate of the late Paul Allen for $4.25 billion. With four years to go on a short-term lease with the city for the arena that Allen […]

Hoops Rumors Front Office Subscriber Chat Transcript: 7/30/2026

Hoops Rumors’ Arthur Hill held a live chat today exclusively for Trade Rumors Front Office subscribers. Topics included Jalen Duren‘s next contract, the Rockets‘ upcoming negotiations with Amen Thompson, the Bulls‘ lack of interest in the RFAs still on the market, the Trail Blazers‘ overcrowded backcourt and more! Unlock Subscriber-Exclusive Articles Like This One With a […]