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Williams’ Return Was a Huge Win for Portland
In the hours before free agency opened, the Portland Trail Blazers were able to bring back veteran center Robert Williams on an incredibly team-friendly deal. The three-year-agreement ensures the big Louisianan remains in Blazers colors until the age of 31, assuming he isn’t traded and that he stays healthy. Williams arrived in Portland in the […]
Fire in Seattle Facing Storm
No, it’s not a clash of anthropomorphic cartoon enemies; the Portland Fire are back in action after a mini break to meet the Seattle Storm in Seattle. Game time is 6pm Pacific. The Storm are second from bottom in the WNBA at 5-16, but they’ve had some success recently, winning two out of their last […]
NBA Trade and Signing Tracker: Lakers Move Ayton, Rupert Joins 76ers
The offseason is rumbling right ahead with Day 4 of NBA Free Agency. While many of the big signings have already been agreed to, there are still players out there looking for a new home. And this morning came with a fresh flurry of activity around the league. This tracker will keep you updated on […]
Caleb Love Signing 2-Way Deal With 76ers
The Caleb Love Era has officially come to an end in Rip City. The 6-foot-3 guard has agreed to sign a two-way deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Blazers had signed Love to a two-way deal in the direct aftermath of last summer’s NBA draft, and he played a much […]
I Don’t Care About T-Shirts, But Respect Matters
Nobody likes the Boy Who Cried Wolf. The age-old fable is, after all, a cautionary tale… and one that feels pertinent to the Portland Trail Blazers these days. Amid the persistent thunderstorms of critical headlines engulfing new owner Tom Dundon, choosing what news carries significance has become a daily exercise in discernment. As a writer […]
NBA Trade and Signing Tracker: Billy Donovan Joins Spurs, Simons Heads to Philly
NBA free agency is slowing down a little bit as the Fourth of July weekend approaches, but there are still a few deals (and rumors) tumbleweeding their way through the landscape as we speak. This post will keep you updated on all of the ones that don’t affect the Trail Blazers! For example… Completed Agreements […]
Trail Blazers Fans Split on Ja Morant Trade
The Portland Trail Blazers made their most spotlight-worthy move in years this week, trading Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to the Memphis Grizzlies for star guard Ja Morant. Earlier in the week we surveyed Portland fans about the deal. The results are now in. They were split right down the middle. Nearly 50% of respondents […]
NBA to Experiment with New Free Throw Rule and New Ball
The NBA announced today that it will experiment with a new free throw rule in the 2026 edition of Summer League. The rule follows a practice that’s been used in the G League since 2019. It’s designed to improve game flow. It says this: It’ll be interesting to watch the results of this change if […]
Making Sense of the Trail Blazers’ Recent Moves
The Portland Trail Blazers have made tons of decisions this week regarding their current roster and future direction. They traded for Ja Morant, apparently ended up passing on Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown (who got traded for a price you have to click through to cart to see), agreed to a single-year deal with center […]
Yang Hansen Headlines Portland’s Summer League Roster
The Portland Trail Blazers have announced their 2026 NBA Summer League Roster. The lineup features three regular-season Blazers, including 2025 first-round draft pick Yang Hansen, as well as two-way players Chris Youngblood and Jayson Kent. Play begins on July 8 at 8:00 p.m. against the Phoenix Suns, with at least four more games to follow, […]
Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers
The Boston Celtics have traded former finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for a package of Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Charania provided additional details on the protections and years of the draft capital: — 2028 first-round pick that could convert from a […]
Bobby Marks Still Sees Jaylen Brown to Blazers as Viable
Before the Portland Trail Blazers traded for Ja Morant on Monday, the hottest rumor in Rip City involved Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown. The Celtics were reportedly willing to move their All-Star for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but when that bid failed, the speculated asking price included young players and picks. That’s when all eyes swung to […]
Trail Blazers Winners and Losers at the Start of Free Agency
This has been a busy week for the Portland Trail Blazers. After a quiet night in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Blazers have made a few splashes. They traded Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to the Memphis Grizzlies for Ja Morant. They re-signed reserve center Robert Williams III and inked free agent center Branden Carlson […]
Micah Nori Praises Ja Morant, Advises Him to be “Best Version” of Himself
The Portland Trail Blazers made headlines on Monday when they traded for Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant. The talented scorer has been dogged in recent years by controversy and declining statistics, making the asking price for him incredibly low compared to his peak value several seasons ago. Following the deal, the question remains open: […]
NBA Free Agency and Trade Tracker: Kelly Oubre Signs with Pacers, Tobias Harris to Spurs
The second day of NBA free agency is here! Anything super-major will get it’s own post, but all the rest will be here. Check back as the day progresses. The Big News Completed Agreements More News and Rumors
Blazers Signing Center Branden Carlson to One-Year Deal
The Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to sign free agent center Branden Carlson on a one-year, $2.5 million contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Free agent 7-footer Branden Carlson has agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million deal to sign with the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell ESPN. Portland picks up a big man who has developed […]
NBA Sets Salary Cap for 2026-27 Season
The NBA free agency negotiation period opened today. Along with it came the official numbers for the salary cap for the 2026-27 season. The league issued the following press release: The National Basketball Association announced today that the Salary Cap for the 2026-27 season has been set at $164.961 million. The Tax Level for the […]
Blazers to Meet With Free Agent Kelly Oubre Jr.
Free agent forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is expected meet with the Portland Trail Blazers, among other suitors, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. Free agent wing Kelly Oubre Jr. plans to meet with the 76ers, Pacers, Blazers and Lakers among others, sources tell @YahooSports. Oubre will be entering his 12th NBA season at age […]
NBA Free Agency Tracker: Dean Wade Signs with Sixers, Rayan Rupert Free
The 2026 NBA Free Agency period opens today. We’ll put super-major signings and trades in their own posts, but you’ll find the rest of the moves across the league right here. Stay tuned as players and teams agree to new contracts for the coming season! The Big News Completed Agreements More News and Rumors
Raptors Completing Blockbuster Trade to Land Kawhi Leonard
The Toronto Raptors are completing a trade to acquire seven-time NBA All-Star Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers for two-time All-Star Brandon Ingram, forward Gradey Dick and a plethora of draft capital, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. BREAKING: The Los Angeles Clippers are nearing deal sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon […]
David Thorpe Destroys the Blazers for Ja Morant Trade
The Portland Trail Blazers have received mixed reviews for yesterday’s trade which sent Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for point guard Ja Morant. A few people have been enthusiastic. Most have expressed some level of puzzlement, seeing as how the Blazers now have four point guards meriting minutes and […]
Poll: How Do You Feel About the Blazers Trading for Ja Morant?
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Blazers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Today’s poll asks your instinctive opinion about the big Ja Morant deal. Are you in favor, […]
LeBron James will Leave Lakers
After eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, NBA superstar LeBron James is saying farewell. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, LeBron has informed the Lakers that he will not return to the team. James is an unrestricted free agent and is free to sign with any team that can afford whatever contract demands he […]
Robert Williams III Returns to Portland on 3-Year Deal with Injury Protection
Robert Williams III is returning to the Portland Trail Blazers on a three-year, $44M deal, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania: Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III has agreed to sign a three-year, $44 million contract extension to return to the Portland Trail Blazers through 2028-29, agent Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management tells ESPN. […]
Blazers Don’t Intend to Trade Jrue Holiday
From the moment the Portland Trail Blazers traded for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant, speculation arose over what they were planning to do next with the roster. The motive was less greed than the stark realization that Portland now held four starting-level point guards: Morant, Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson, and Jrue Holiday. Due to his […]
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