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Israel’s recent elimination from contention in the FIBA World Cup qualifying tournament has sparked criticism of those Israeli players who did not take part. Portland Trail Blazers star forward Deni Avdija was among the prominent players who did not play in recent Israel qualifying games. The criticism prompted Avdija to respond on his Instagram account […]
Deni Avdija wanted to play for Israel this summer. The Trail Blazers said no. Avdija explained in a social media post that Portland would not clear him to participate in FIBA World Cup qualifying because of the back injury he suffered in January. “This time, I wanted to be there just as much,” Avdija wrote. […] The post Deni Avdija says Trail Blazers blocked him from playing for Israel appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Deni Avdija has addressed his absence from Israel’s 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying games, stressing that the decision to sit out was not his. The Portland Trail Blazers forward explained that he remains fully committed to the Israeli national team but was unable to participate because of the back injury that troubled him last season. […] The post Deni Avdija explains absence from Israel qualifiers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Deni Avdija’s absence from the roster was one of the talking points for the Israeli basketball team after their loss to Poland. Israel’s struggle in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, including their 106-86 loss to Poland, ultimately removed the team from contention. Addressing the issue, the Portland Trail Blazers’ small forward took to his […] The post Blazers’ Deni Avdija’s ‘complex back injury’ forced him out of FIBA World Cup Qualifiers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Portland Trail Blazers now have two franchise stars on their squad—Ja Morant and Damian Lillard. But some see this as a problem. Who’s going to dominate the possession? Whom will the system be centered around? Will it be Ja Morant, who is still at his peak? Or will it be Dame, who has been [...]
Ja Morant has sold his seven-bedroom mansion in Memphis, Tennessee shortly after his move to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Anybody else in Dub Nation get tired of Portland smacking the Golden State Warriors around last year? The Warriors spent most of last season fighting for their lives in the Western Conference standings, and somehow a Trail Blazers team that wasn’t supposed to be anywhere near the top of their list of problems kept showing […]
Micah Nori is now entering the biggest challenge of his coaching career as he tries to steer the Portland Trail Blazers back to the playoffs in his first year as the main play-caller. Nori spent five years as an assistant coach with the Minnesota Timberwolves before the Trail Blazers hired him in June on a […] The post Blazers’ Micah Nori reveals 1 fun fact about his life journey appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Yang Hansen has been getting comparisons to Nuggets star Nikola Jokic for years, having been called “Baby Jokic” since getting drafted 16th overall by the Trail Blazers in 2025. The epithet comes from his passing ability, as well as his burgeoning jump shot. He knows being likened to the three-time MVP adds pressure, but rather […]
Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen is embracing comparisons to Nikola Jokic rather than feeling burdened by them. The 21-year-old has been labeled the “Chinese Jokic” because of his passing skills and ability to create offense as a big man. Yang views the comparison as motivation, particularly because the Denver Nuggets superstar has long been […] The post Yang Hansen calls Nikola Jokic his idol appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
We’re a few weeks away from the start of NBA Training Camps for the 2026-27 season. A few trades will come around the corner yet, but for most teams, rosters are basically set. Presuming that is true for the Portland Trail Blazers, we’re asking you to predict the team’s statistical leaders for the coming year. […]
The Portland Trail Blazers have a problem. Even with the unfortunate news about Shaedon Sharpe’s torn meniscus earlier this week, the roster is still severely imbalanced, featuring an overabundance of small guards needing court time. Whether you want to believe the Blazers’ reported interest in Peyton Watson and Jonathan Kuminga, that’s fine, but for the […]
Two Portland Trail Blazers’ division rivals struck a minor deal last night with one side saving money and the other gaining experience. The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Josh Green, who they acquired in the LaMelo Ball deal, and cash to the Utah Jazz for young wing Cody Williams and veteran guard John Konchar, per ESPN’s Shams […]
The Portland Trail Blazers have a logjam in their backcourt. Could they be a future trade partner for the Phoenix Suns? It would make sense.
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard's recent performance during a practice session caught the attention of many people, including new teammate Ja Morant.
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is making his much-anticipated return to the court after missing the 2025-26 season with a torn left Achilles tendon.
The Portland Trail Blazers have several questions to resolve in their backcourt as the 2026-27 season approaches. They have four point guards, approximately zero shooting guards (thanks to a torn meniscus injury to Shaedon Sharpe) and two positions available. This week we surveyed Blazers fans across the nation and asked who the starting duo would […]
Earlier this week I posted an analysis piece about the Portland Trail Blazers’ recent draft history. Spoiler alert: it was not a pretty picture. Today’s Blazer’s Edge Mailbag question comes in response to that post. It’s about a certain recently-departed executive who was meant to change the story. But did he? Let’s take a look. […]
After spending the summer with their uncle in Alaska hunting wolverines, the Rip City Remix will return for their fourth-ever season this fall. The Portland Trail Blazers’ G League affiliate on Friday released its 2026-27 schedule, and the franchise revealed its upcoming home schedule at the Chiles Center with a sweet homage to the 2004 […]
Hoops Rumors’ up-to-date list of 2027 free agents by team is below. These are players who are eligible for restricted or unrestricted free agency after the 2026/27 season. Players with team or player options for the 2027/28 season are listed, unless they’re rookie scale options. Potential restricted free agents are marked with (RFA). Players on […]
Yang Hansen became a fan favorite as soon as the Portland Trail Blazers surprisingly drafted him with the No. 16 pick in last year’s NBA Draft. He became the ninth player from China to play in the league. Hansen has been compared to Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets because of his all-around play, especially […] The post Blazers can’t ignore Yang Hansen’s dominance in FIBA qualifiers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A few months ago I wrote a Mailbag article with the thesis that the Portland Trail Blazers are now a fairly nondescript NBA team, with nothing in particular to differentiate them from any other franchise in the league. The upshot is, it’s even harder for Portland to attract prime players amid a sea of competitors […]
The Portland Trail Blazers have issued an official injury update for shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe. Sharpe tore the meniscus in his right knee during offseason workouts this week. According to today’s press release, Sharpe underwent surgery on Wednesday and will be reevaluated in six months. Sharpe underwent successful surgery yesterday to repair the meniscus. The […]
August 27: The Trail Blazers have officially announced (via Twitter) that Sharpe underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to repair his right meniscus and that he’ll be reevaluated in six months. August 24: Shaedon Sharpe will miss most of the 2026/27 season, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, who reports (via Twitter) that the Trail Blazers […]
The Portland Trail Blazers had interest in signing free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga before he ultimately decided to land with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania: Kuminga chose the Timberwolves over offers from the Lakers, Bulls and Trail Blazers — bypassing a similar starting role and $12M-plus annually over three years in L.A. […]