The ultimate coverage and analysis of the Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers went 1-3 this week with all four matchups coming as part of a long five-game road trip. They picked up their lone win over the Cleveland Cavaliers and fell to the Toronto Raptors, Detroit Pistons and Memphis Grizzlies. With a couple of close losses supplementing their win, it was a somewhat […]
2 months ago | 5 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers fell 119-96 to the Memphis Grizzlies in a game that Memphis led since early in the first quarter. While the Blazers made a third quarter push that brought the deficit to single digits, the Grizzlies kept their foot on the gas and managed to quell the Portland run. The Blazers were […]
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Blues legend BB King was not in the house when the Portland Trail Blazers tangled with the Memphis Grizzlies on the road tonight, but he wasn’t needed – seven different players made music for the home team by scoring in double-figures to capture a 119-96 victory. Santi Aldama led the band with 22 points off […]
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Let’s talk about the second half of the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Memphis Grizzlies game! Here’s what you need to know in order to watch the game: Portland Trail Blazers (9-14) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (10-13) – Sun., Dec. 7 – 3:00pm Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your options on the Rip City Television […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers continue their five-game road trip with a visit to Memphis to take on the Grizzlies. Can they bounce back from a tough loss in Detroit to get an important win against a Western Conference foe nearby in the standings? Time to find out! Here’s what you need to know in order […]
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Over the past few seasons, two names have been at the top of the fan wishlist for the Portland Trail Blazers to trade: Anfernee Simons and Jerami Grant. The first wish was granted in June when Simons was sent to the Boston Celtics for Jrue Holiday. Attention then turned to Grant over the summer, but […]
2 months ago | 3 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers are continuing their long road trip with a move back into the Western Conference for a matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies today. Portland is coming into this game 1-2 on the road trip so far, picking up a win against the Cleveland Cavaliers and losing to the Toronto Raptors and Detroit […]
2 months ago | 6 reads
Portland Trail Blazers suspended head coach Chauncey Billups has reportedly sold his Lake Oswego home, according to Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report (subscription needed): Chauncey Billups, on leave from the Blazers while he faces federal gambling charges, has sold his Lake Oswego home… A listing on Redfin for Billups’ house in Lake Oswego says the […]
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Portland Trail Blazers second-year center Donovan Clingan may be out of action tomorrow against the Memphis Grizzlies, according to the NBA’s 8:30pm Eastern official injury report: Clingan, Donovan: Questionable Injury/Illness- Left Lower Leg; Contusion Henderson, Scoot: Out – Injury/Illness- Left Hamstring; Tear Holiday, Jrue: Out – Injury/Illness- Right Calf; Strain Lillard, Damian: Out – Injury/Illness- […]
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Evaluating the first 23 games of the Portland Trail Blazers’ season hasn’t been easy. Not only has the roster been decimated by injury, it’s likely still reeling from the revelation and fallout from the turmoil surrounding Head Coach Chauncey Billups that landed mere hours after opening night. Still, five weeks into the season, the Blazers […]
2 months ago | 4 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers dropped in on the Detroit Pistons tonight looking for their first back-to-back wins since Halloween, but another victory was nowhere to be found. The leaders of the Eastern Conference sent the Blazers packing to the tune of 122-116, but it was a long way from easy. Following are a few factors […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers weren’t able to fully rev their engines and go fast during their lone trip through the Motor City Friday night. In a physical, foul-heavy game, the Detroit Pistons were the team eventually able to pull away for a 122-116 win. Down by six with under five minutes to play, it looked […]
2 months ago | 2 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers and Detroit Pistons are deep in the throes of their Friday evening NBA contest. Here’s your landing spot for discussion of the second half of the game! Here’s what you need to know in order to watch: Portland Trail Blazers (9-13) vs. Detroit Pistons (17-5) – Fri., Dec. 5 – 4:30pm […]
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UPDATE: The Portland Trail Blazers have announced Donovan Clingan (left lower leg contusion) is OUT for tonight’s game, while Robert Williams III (left knee injury management) and Kris Murray (left hip contusion) are AVAILABLE. The Portland Trail Blazers will take on one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference today as they travel to […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers have Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde on the end of their bench this season, and they are much the better for it. One of two Blazers on NBA 2-way contracts, high-scoring Caleb Love enjoys another distinction: he might be the most maligned star in the league right now. Say what? Yeah, […]
2 months ago | 1 read
The Portland Trail Blazers head into the Motor City for their first look at the surging Detroit Pistons. The Blazers team is banged up and battling. With five players sitting and a host of others nursing bumps and bruises, Portland is fresh off a solid victory over Cleveland, giving the team a 1-1 record on […]
2 months ago | 1 read
Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen made his home debut for the Rip City Remix on Thursday night, registering 20 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in a 135-128 overtime loss to the San Diego Clippers at the Chiles Center. Playing 35 minutes, Yang produced those numbers for the Blazers’ G League affiliate while shooting […]
2 months ago | 7 reads
Prospective Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon has sold a “significant” portion of his ownership of the Carolina Hurricanes before his purchase of the Blazers, according to Mike Ozanian of CNBC. The sell-off comes just days after a judge dismissed all but one charge in Dundon’s three-year legal battle with American of Alliance Football investors. […]
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Rip City Remix games will be televised on local Portland station KUNP, aired live or delayed if they conflict with already-scheduled Portland Trail Blazers games. KUNP is the broadcast partner of the Trail Blazers and already airs non-nationally televised games for the parent club. Now the Remix, Portland’s G League affiliate, will receive the same […]
2 months ago | 1 read
You can’t turn around in the NBA this week without reading something about a major name being cut, traded, or demanding same. In quick succession stories about Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul, Milwaukee Bucks MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, and former New Orleans Pelicans first-overall pick Zion Williamson have come out. In each case, questions have […]
2 months ago | 5 reads
Former first overall pick Zion Williamson looks to have finally outstayed his welcome with the 3-19 New Orleans Pelicans. Clutch Points is reporting that the relationship between the star and his team is “beyond repair”. Insiders Brett Siegel and Chris Dodson suggest that after six years, the Pelicans are looking to move on from the […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers have assigned rookie Yang Hansen to their G League affiliate, the Rip City Remix. The 7-foot-2 big man will suit up for the Remix tonight when they take on the San Diego Clippers at the Chiles Center in North Portland at 6 p.m. Pacific. Yang has appeared in two G League […]
2 months ago | 5 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers bullied their way to a 122-110 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Wednesday night. It was a much-needed victory for Portland, as they snapped a three-game losing streak to improve to 9-13 on the season. Cleveland drops to 13-10 with the loss. Portland controlled the game for most of the night, taking a […]
2 months ago | 2 reads
A late arrival, the second game of a tough back-to-back and carrying three consecutive losses on your back all added up to a pleasant surprise for the Portland Trail Blazers against the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight. The Blazers came up with another scrappy effort to end up on the right end of a 122-110 final score. […]
2 months ago | 2 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers and Cleveland Cavaliers are halfway through their matchup. Portland lost a tough one yesterday in Toronto. Can they bounce back against last year’s Eastern Conference darlings? What will the second half hold? Here’s what you need to know to watch the game: Portland Trail Blazers (8-13) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (13-9) – […]
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