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Wesley Has Surgery, Out For 8-12 Weeks

The Portland Trail Blazers’ Blake Wesley could be out until the end of January, according to a press release released by the organization. Portland Trail Blazers guard Blake Wesley underwent successful surgery today to repair a fracture of the fifth metatarsal base in his right foot. The procedure was performed by Dr. Martin O’Malley at the Hospital […]

3 months ago | 6 reads

Adrian Was Right About Jerami Grant

The Portland Trail Blazers are off to a promising 4-3 start. They have a new man acting as head coach on the sidelines. And they recently followed up their best win of the season last Friday with their worst loss of the season to kick off the new week. Suffice to say, there’s a lot […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

Blazers-Thunder First Half Discussion Thread

The Portland Trail Blazers had a disappointing womp-womp performance against the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers… can they make a more spirited showing against the reigning champs and the NBA’s best team, the undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder? Only one way to find out! Here’s how to watch the game and tonight’s injury information: Portland Trail Blazers […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

NBA, Congressional Committee Met About Gambling

NBA officials met today with staff of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee about the recent indictments of current and former NBA players and coaches, according to ESPN and The Athletic (subscription required): The meeting with the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee staffers began at 3 p.m. and ended before […]

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3 months ago | 1 read

Utah’s Kessler Out for Season

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season after being diagnosed with a torn labrum in his left shoulder, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania: Utah’s Walker Kessler is undergoing season-ending left shoulder surgery for a torn labrum, sources tell ESPN Kessler sat most of the preseason with what was originally […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Huge Announcement for Trail Blazers 2025-26 Season!

The Portland Trail Blazers have embarked on a new season. It’s exciting, fun, and it has at least decent prospects of being better than any of the past four. That’s an amazing way to start the year. Here’s another amazing thing. Today we’re announcing Blazer’s Edge Night, 2025-26. That’s our annual charity event where readers […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Join Dave on Rip City Radio Today!

The Portland Trail Blazers face the World Champion Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at 7:00 PM, Pacific. But as it turns out, that’s not the only special thing happening today. Adjacent to this you’ll find one of the biggest announcements of our year. In addition to that, there’s this one. You can join me, Dave Deckard, […]

3 months ago | 4 reads

How to Cope With (and Explain) the Blazers’ Big Loss to the Lakers

The Portland Trail Blazers suffered a dispiriting loss to the Los Angeles Lakers last night. It’s the first morale-buster the franchise has endured since the unexpected Week 1 loss of their head coach Chauncey Billups. The Tiago Splitter era hasn’t been full of wins, but hard effort and upward trajectories have blossomed, along with a […]

3 months ago | 9 reads

Deni Avdija Receiving All-Star Notice Already

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija is getting attention from ESPN’s Kevin Pelton, who thinks the Israeli national could play his way on to the international All-Star team this season.  Pelton included Avdija among a list of 10 emerging stars around the league trying to make the All-Star game for the first time. “Over the […]

3 months ago | 4 reads

Which Blazer Will Win Player of the Week First?

Recently Portland Trail Blazers starters Deni Avdija and Jrue Holiday were nominated for NBA Player of the Week. They didn’t win the award, but given Portland’s nice start to the season—and distinctive style of play—it’s probably a matter of time before we see a pinwheel candidate walk away with the honor. Today in a national […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Blazers’ Vaunted Defense Gets Outdone By Short-handed Lakers

Engrave the name “Nick Smith Jr.” on the notorious plaque of Blazer killers who have silenced the Moda Center over the years. Showing shades of Yogi Ferrell in 2017, this may be one of the most out-of-left-field entries on that plaque in some time. But, man, did the third-year guard on a two-way contract burn […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

Lakers Trap Blazers into Bad Home Loss

The Portland Trail Blazers could not keep up with a shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers team in a 123-115 loss on Monday night. Portland started the game with a nine-point lead after the first quarter but faltered the rest of the game and were unable to survive a late onslaught that pushed the game out of […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

Blazers Go Bonk, Lose to No-Name Lakers

Defense has been the mantra for the Portland Trail Blazers throughout the early part of the 2024-25 season. Though it was inevitable there would be speed bumps in their approach, it wasn’t expected for those to come against a conference rival missing its top three players and playing on the road in the second night […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Blazers-Lakers Second Half Discussion Thread

The Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers are moving to the second half, and so is our GameDay Thread! Here’s how to watch the game and tonight’s injury information: Portland Trail Blazers (4-2) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (5-2) – Mon. Nov. 3 – 7pm Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your options […]

3 months ago | 6 reads

Blazers-Lakers First Half Discussion Thread

After downing the Denver Nuggets in dramatic fashion on Friday, the Portland Trail Blazers face another tough test at the Moda Center tonight: the Luka Doncic-led Los Angeles Lakers. Both teams are riding three-game winning streaks. Who can keep that momentum going to a fourth straight win? Time to find out! Here’s how to watch […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Avdija, Holiday Nominated For Player of the Week

Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday and forward Deni Avdija have both been nominated for Western Conference Player of the Week for the week of Oct. 27 to Nov. 2, the league announced today. The Blazers went 3-0 during that span, with wins over the Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets, bringing their […]

3 months ago | 5 reads

Doncic, Reaves Out of Lakers-Blazers Game Tonight

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that guards Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will miss L.A.’s game with the Portland Trail Blazers tonight, joining LeBron James on the injury list. Doncic is suffering from a lower leg contusion while Reaves has groin soreness. The cumulative effect is like seeing the Fantastic Four assemble without Mister […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

Is the Trail Blazers Defense for Real?

The 4-2 Portland Trail Blazers are experiencing an early-season thrill, riding high on a victory over the Denver Nuggets and a winning record for the first time in what seems like forever. Defense is one of the main reasons the Blazers have stayed competitive so far. They’re looking thrilling on the defensive end. But is […]

3 months ago | 5 reads

Blazers vs. Lakers Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers are staying at home to take on the Los Angeles Lakers for the second game of a brief three game homestand.  This is the second meeting between the two teams in the young 2025-26 NBA season. Portland came away with the win in the first contest, but the Lakers now have […]

3 months ago | 3 reads

Hansen Recalled, Sharpe Probable For Lakers

The Portland Trail Blazers are getting one player back, but are losing a few more. Rookie center Yang Hansen has been recalled by the Blazers after a brief practice stint for the Blazers’ G League affiliate, the Rip City Remix. The Remix’s season begins November 7. After news that Blake Wesley fractured his right foot […]

3 months ago | 4 reads

Josh Hart Playing Through Nerve Injury in His Hand

Current New York Knicks wing and former Portland Trail Blazer Josh Hart is playing through a nerve injury in his right hand, The Athletic’s Fred Katz and James L. Edwards III reported on (subscription required) Hart has played this season with a splint on his right ring finger. He told The Athletic on Sunday that […]

3 months ago | 2 reads

Nuggets Coach On Wrap Up: “We Will Definitely Do That”

In the waning moments of the Portland Trail Blazers’ recent close win against the Denver Nuggets, Blazers forward Toumani Camara wrapped up Nuggets center Nikola Jokic from behind… and forced a jump ball. The play was decisive. The Nuggets, out of challenges, could do nothing but stare. And the NBA’s last two minute report confirmed […]

3 months ago | 4 reads