The ultimate coverage and analysis of the Portland Trail Blazers
Editor’s Note: ESPN has changed its original article to state Billups’ paycheck will actually not be kept in escrow, so Blazer’s Edge has changed this article to reflect the same. Blazers’ head coach Chauncey Billups, currently suspended by the NBA after his arrest by the FBI for alleged illegal gambling, will not be paid while […]
4 months ago | 1 read
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. The Portland Trail Blazers made a huge change last week, replacing long-time head coach Chauncey Billups […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns are two teams with similar records going in opposite directions. Both are expected to lurk near the mid-bottom of the Western Conference standings this season. The Blazers (2-2) are trying to make a step forward, converting youth and promise into actual victories…a goal that’s easier to set than […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers are traveling to take on the Utah Jazz for the third and final game of Portland’s early season road trip. This game comes after a split with the Los Angeles teams to start the stretch.The Blazers are sitting at 2-2 to start the season and looking to jump above .500 with […]
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Few scandals have blossomed so dramatically, or had such an immediate impact, as Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups being arrested last week for participating in an illegal gambling ring. Billups was suspended by the NBA within hours. The Trail Blazers had named assistant Tiago Splitter as their new acting head coach before twilight […]
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Guard Matisse Thybulle is questionable for the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz game on Wednesday evening. The defensive specialist has been dealing with hip soreness and sat out Portland’s last game versus the Los Angeles Lakers. But in three appearances so far this season, Thybulle has shot 55.6% from the floor and an amazing […]
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We’re now nearly a week removed from the news that Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups was arrested on illegal gambling charges connected with organized crime. In the interim I’ve been asked plenty of questions, but one sticks in my mind particularly. A couple people have wanted to know where this unprecedented event ranks […]
4 months ago | 3 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers are justifiably proud of their two young centers, Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen. The Blazers spent prime, consecutive draft picks on the pair of pivots. They expect great things from each. Despite that, a Blazer’s Edge Reader has noticed a trend in the way the Blazers use their big men. Let’s […]
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Shaedon Sharpe became the youngest Portland Trail Blazers player to make 1,000 field goals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Sharpe snared the record with his second field goal at Crypto Arena — an emphatic, one-handed dunk. The 22-year-old, who celebrates his next birthday in May, has averaged 5.3 field goal makes per […]
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On Monday night the Portland Trail Blazers played a version of the Los Angeles Lakers that looked like a version of those 1970’s bands still touring their greatest hits. You know how it works. The name burns bright on the marquee but the only legacy member of the group is the bass player, accompanied by […]
4 months ago | 5 reads
The second game of a road back-to-back isn’t always going to look pretty, but the Portland Trail Blazers managed to take care of business Monday night against an already injury-plagued Los Angeles Lakers squad. Despite barely fielding a full rotation of able bodies, Los Angeles hung close the whole game and forced the Blazers to […]
4 months ago | 4 reads
It’s the second half of the Portland Trail Blazers’ game against the Los Angeles Lakers! Let’s talk about it! Here’s how to watch the game and tonight’s injury information: Portland Trail Blazers (1-2) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (2-1) – Mon. Oct. 27 – 7:30 p.m. Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your options […]
4 months ago | 2 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers faded away late to the Los Angeles Clippers yesterday. But they have a quick opportunity to get right against the LeBron- and Luka-less Lakers tonight in La La Land. Here’s how to watch the game and tonight’s injury information: Portland Trail Blazers (1-2) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (2-1) – Mon. Oct. […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers have assigned center Robert Williams III to the Rip City Remix for return-to-court conditioning, the organization announced today. This doesn’t mean Williams will be suiting up in games for the Blazers’ G League affiliate. Instead, he’ll be using the assignment to get extra practice time. The Remix start training camp today, […]
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The Rip City Remix have traded for South Bay Lakers forward Dillon Jones. The 23-year-old played 54 games with the Oklahoma City Thunder last season, starting 3. He averaged 2.5 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 10.2 minutes per appearance. Before joining the NBA, Jones was a four-year played at Weber State, the alma […]
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Off to a 1-2 start to the 2025-26 NBA season, the Portland Trail Blazers might not exactly be appointment TV for basketball viewers. Despite the record, though, Portland has played a fast, tough style, both uniting and delighting Blazers fans. All of that is likely to come to an early-season head tonight as Portland faces […]
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The NBA has sent a memo to its 30 franchises detailing its reaction to the betting scandal that rocked the league last week, resulting in federal arrests of Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier. Shams Charania of ESPN relayed the text of the memo via X. Given the […]
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Beleaguered Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has barely been seen in public since he was arrested and arraigned last Thursday. Long-time friend and former boss Tyronn Lue told media, before the Blazers took on the Los Angeles Clippers, that Billups was alright, considering the circumstances. When you’ve known somebody so long, you can just […]
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Same city, different arena. After falling to the Los Angeles Clippers 114-107 on Sunday evening, the Portland Trail Blazers will suit up again on Monday to face the LeBron- and Luka-less Los Angles Lakers. No rest advantage though for the Lakers as they played Sunday evening in Sacramento. There are lots of positives to take […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers were defeated by the Los Angeles Clippers 114-107 to fall to 1-2 on the season. The Blazers dominated the second quarter to take a five-point lead into halftime, but the steady offense of the Clippers allowed them to take back the advantage in the second half. Portland was led by the […]
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According to an old Hawaiian proverb, what goes up must come down. Judging by the way the Los Angeles Clippers tripped up the Portland Trail Blazers 114-107 in Los Angeles tonight, my ancient ancestors might have been on to something. Kawhi Leonard led the way for LA with 30 points and 10 rebounds while the […]
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It’s the second half of the Portland Trail Blazers’ game against the Los Angeles Clippers! Find our first half thread here. Here’s how to watch the game: Portland Trail Blazers (1-1) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (1-1) – Sun. Oct. 26 – 6pm Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your options on the Rip City […]
4 months ago | 2 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers are 1-0 in the Master Splitter era, and after beating an aging and tired Golden State Warriors team Friday, the squad now faces an aging and not-quite-as-tired Los Angeles Clippers squad. Over/under on number of trees planted tonight?… …and THAT’S what we call a REAL two-for-one! Here’s how to watch the […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers’ first road game of the 2025-2026 season has them facing off against the revamped Los Angeles Clippers. Tipping off tonight at 6pm, the Blazers aspire to take home their second-ever win at the Intuit Dome. The Los Angeles Clippers made numerous notable moves this off-season: Bradley Beal, following his unceremonious buyout […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers’ bench is completely different when Matisse Thybulle plays. What we saw from him yesterday in the Blazers’ 20-point win over a tired, but still formidable Golden State Warriors team was a masterclass in defensive disruption, and his near-team-high +22 in just 15 minutes didn’t feel aberrational or misleading. On the latest […]
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