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The Sky Bully the Fire in a Rout
The Portland Fire were hammered by the Chicago Sky, 101-78, on Wednesday night. The Fire kept it competitive into the third quarter, but after that it was all Sky, who imposed another road drubbing on Portland. Seven Sky players finished in double figures, with Skylar Diggins leading the way with 15 points. Azura Stevens pulled […]
NBCA President J.B. Bickerstaff: Nori’s Contract a ‘Slap in the Face’
National Basketball Coaches Association President J.B. Bickerstaff and other NBA coaches aren’t happy about the unusual structure of Micah Nori’s new head coaching contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to an article by ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. New Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon and general manager Joe Cronin’s hire of Nori as a first-time head coach […]
Discuss the 2026 NBA Draft Second Round Here!
The first round of the 2026 NBA Draft stayed pretty true to form on Tuesday night. Round 2 is on the way tonight, though. The Portland Trail Blazers don’t have selections in either round but trades are possible. Buying your way into the second round usually isn’t hard. Could Portland make a move tonight? If […]
Discuss the Fire vs. Sky from Chicago
The Portland Fire are back in action after their mini-break against the Chicago Sky in the Windy City. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00 PM PDT, with all of the action on Rose City SportsNet. This is the first of two games in a row against the Sky, the rematch will be on Friday in the […]
Is New Blazers Head Coach Micah Nori’s Contract Fair?
Yesterday the Portland Trail Blazers welcomed Micah Nori as their next head coach. The hire came after an extended process. Though rumors of their search started in May, the Blazers were the last NBA franchise to fill their vacant coaching position this summer. Along with the appointment came news of a highly-unusual contract structure for […]
NBA Transaction Tracker: LaMelo Ball Rumors Bubbling
The 2026 NBA offseason continues onward and the parade of trades and early signings continues today. Amid all the hubbub surrounding the NBA 2026 Draft, here are the transactions going down: Austin Reaves Goes Max with the Lakers Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves has agreed to a max extension with his current team, per […]
2026 NBA Draft Discussion Thread
The long-awaited 2026 NBA Draft is here! The first round will commence at 8:00 PM, Eastern, 5:00 PM, Pacific tonight, with the second round to follow tomorrow. This is your thread to discuss the proceedings as they unfold! The draft will be televised on ABC and ESPN. Here is the selection order: The Portland Trail […]
Trail Blazers Reacts Survey: Is Utah Gaining on Portland?
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 we have a question about the Northwest Division. The Utah Jazz have traded for multiple […]
Trail Blazers Hire Micah Nori as New Head Coach
The Portland Trail Blazers have hired longtime NBA assistant Micah Nori as their new head coach. Nori replaces recently-departed acting head coach Tiago Splitter, who served a single year as Portland’s lead after replacing suspended former coach Chauncey Billups at the start of the 2025-26 season. Nori has served as an assistant coach for 17 […]
Bucks Trade Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Miami Heat
The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga is over. Shams Charania of ESPN is reporting that the Milkwaukee Bucks are trading the former MVP to the Miami Heat for a package that centers around guard Tyler Herro, along with young players and draft picks. The report from Charania: The Milwaukee Bucks are trading franchise icon Giannis Antetokounmpo […]
Timberwolves Dump Julius Randle to the Nets, Claxton Goes to Bulls
There’s been a blockbuster trade on the eve of the 2026 NBA Draft. Shams Charania of ESPN is reporting that the Minnesota Timberwolves have traded forward Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets. Along with Randle, Minnesota is sending the 28th pick in this year’s draft. In exchange, the Timberwolves will receive the 33rd pick in […]
2026 NBA Free Agency/Trade Tracker
Move over New York Knicks’ NBA title run, the 2026 NBA offseason is taking over the news cycle and building momentum. The NBA Draft takes place Tuesday and Wednesday. Plus, trades and signings are just starting to trickle in. NBA Free Agency officially tips off on June 30. That’s when the activity should really get […]
A Primer and Predictions for the Trail Blazers as the 2026 NBA Summer Begins
On the eve of the 2026 NBA Draft, the stage is set for excitement. The next several weeks will be full of drama and intrigue, with big name players expected to headline major trades. A tantalizing crop of rookies will take center stage this week in what is considered a deep draft, headlined with potential […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo Likely to be Traded Before Tomorrow’s Draft
The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga may finally be reaching an end. ESPN’s Shams Charania is reporting that the MVP-level forward is likely to be traded before the 2026 NBA Draft, which commences tomorrow. Charania also indicates that the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are the finalists in contention for Antetokounmpo’s services. Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected […]
Dallas Mavericks Hire Dusty May as Head Coach
The Dallas Mavericks are hiring University of Michigan coach Dusty May to lead their franchise. May led the Wolverines to the 2026 NCAA Championship. Shams Charania of ESPN reported the news: University of Michigan coach Dusty May has agreed to become the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell ESPN. Major college-to-pro jump […]
Avdija Speaks on Car Crash, Wembanyama
Speaking in Hebrew with Israel’s N12 News, Deni Avdija spoke about how an in-season car crash affected his play and glancingly alludes to San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama: Deni Avdija: [About the car crash] “I saw my life flashing before my eyes.” Danny Kushmaro (interviewer): “That bad?” Avdija: “My dad was driving, and I […]
McCollum Signs One-year Extension with Hawks
The idea of bringing CJ McCollum back to Portland on a team-friendly contract will have to wait at least another year. The 34-year-old veteran guard has agreed to a one-year, $21M contract extension with the Atlanta Hawks, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Sunday: Atlanta Hawks guard CJ McCollum has agreed to a one-year, $21 million […]
Tom Dundon Will Address Portland Business Leaders This Week
Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon will headline a Portland Metro Chamber event this week, presumably championing local initiative to overhaul the Moda Center, the venue in which the Trail Blazers play. Shane Dixon Kavanaugh of The Oregonian detailed the event, the annual meeting of the business-based communal organization, a $350 per plate dinner. According […]
Who is the Rising Contender in the West?
The 2025-26 NBA season has concluded. The NBA Draft is on the way, perhaps reshaping the fortunes of several franchises, almost guaranteed to bust some others. This is going to be particularly critical in a Western Conference that looks to be dominated by two young teams: the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder. Today’s […]
What Can the Blazers Expect From Damian Lillard on his Return?
The story of Damian Lillard’s return to the Portland Trail Blazers lineup will intensify over the next few months. It’s set to be emotional for the franchise, which traded away the nine-time All-Star on the eve of the 2023-24 season after it was the clear a rebuild was the only way forward. Two years later, […]
Toumani Camara Trade Speculation Offers Interesting Question for Blazers Fans
‘Tis the season for NBA Trade Rumors to fly across the basketball landscapes like Minnesota blizzards in January. You can’t swing a cat without hitting someone talking about the Portland Trail Blazers making a move for Giannis Antetokounmpo or Jaylen Brown nowadays. We’ve been over that well-worn territory a few times and will probably continue […]
Giannis Trade Dream Dying for Trail Blazers, Jaylen Brown Might Be Alive
The Portland Trail Blazers have been widely rumored to be active players in this summer’s NBA trade-fest. Having ascended to the middle of the league’s hierarchy, Portland may be looking to add a bona fide star to their lineup. For most of the young offseason, the Blazers have been speculated as players in the Giannis […]
Blazers Fans Think Coaching Search is Headed Wider
As the Portland Trail Blazers continue to search for their next head coach, Blazers fans are starting to speculate that the eventual hire will come from sources beyond the ones speculated on for the last month. Prior to this week, three names dominated the headlines: Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, Boston Celtics assistant Tyler Lashbrook, […]
Questions About Toumani Camara, Vit Krejci, and Knicks Dynasties
The Blazer’s Edge Mailbag is never short of questions about the Portland Trail Blazers. Many of them get answered in long form throughout the year, but we often get shorter bites that need one-off answers too brief to make a post out of. Last week we posted a slate of those questions and gave corresponding […]
New Candidate Linked to Blazers’ Coaching Search
New York Knicks associate head coach Chris Jent is now a name to monitor in the Portland Trail Blazers’ head coaching search, according to the Rose Garden Report’s Sean Highkin. A new name that’s started to circulate in the last day or two in connection to the Blazers’ coaching opening, in addition to confirmed finalists […]
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