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Survey: Who Will Be the Next Trail Blazers Coach?
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. Please take our survey
Fire Calm the Storm in Another Electric Fourth Quarter
Are you not entertained? The Portland Fire again found some fourth-quarter magic, this time disposing of their rivals from up the I-5, the Seattle Storm, in dramatic fashion 94-89. August 9, 2002 was the last time these two cities faced off in WNBA action, nearly 24 years ago. That game ended in a Seattle victory, […]
Blazers Unlikely to Offer Big Package for Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Portland Trail Blazers’ pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo may have waivered given the Greek star’s refusal to commit to a long-term contract. Jake Fischer of the Stein Line reported tonight that the Blazers had been willing to put up “four years of first round draft capital” for Antetokounmpo at February’s NBA Trade Deadline. However, reports […]
Talk About the Portland Fire vs. Seattle Storm
The Portland Fire will take on the neighbors to the north, the Seattle Storm, tonight at 7:00 PM PDT in the final Commissioner’s Cup matchup. The Fire will try to bounce back from a comprehensive defeat on Monday at the hands of the league-leading Minnesota Lynx. The Storm are having a rough go of it […]
Is the Media Biased Against Trail Blazers Owner Tom Dundon?
Since he took over the reins of the team in March of this year, various controversies have dogged Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon. A Texas billionaire, hockey-team owner, and businessman, Dundon now faces a provincial audience steeped in a five-decade tradition of fandom and community interaction. It’s not surprising that the transition has been […]
Splitter Pens Goodbye Letter to Blazers Organization, Fans
Portland Trail Blazers acting head coach Tiago Splitter is departing the organization to become the head coach of the Chicago Bulls. After reports of a deal surfaced Monday, the Bulls made the hiring official Tuesday morning with a press release. With Splitter moving on to the Midwest, he took the time to formally say thanks […]
Would You Choose Giannis Antetokounmpo or Jaylen Brown for the Blazers?
Next week’s 2026 NBA Draft is the next big event on the NBA calendar, but selecting rookies isn’t the only item on the league’s “to-do” list for the month. As the draft and free agency approach, analysts are speculating this may be one of the wildest, biggest summers ever for trades. This will be of […]
Lynx Put Out Fire in Decisive WNBA Victory
The Portland Fire got outclassed by the Minnesota Lynx in a 107-74 loss on Monday evening. The game was over almost as soon as it began. The Lynx rode a hot-shooting first quarter to a 14-point lead. From there they never let up, coasting through the game while maintaining a double-digit edge throughout. Portland was […]
Portland Fire vs. Minnesota Lynx Discussion
The 7-8 Portland Fire are taking on the 10-3 Minnesota Lynx in Minneapolis. Let’s chat about it here! All of our usual discussion thread rules apply: be cool, argue the point not the person, and no profanity! Apoogies for being late to create this thread, that’s on me. Go Fire!
Report: Blazers Coaching Search Could Go Back to Square One
Today news broke that the Chicago Bulls have hired former Portland Trail Blazers Acting Head Coach Tiago Splitter as their next head man. The hiring takes Splitter out of Portland’s current coaching search for their now-completely-vacant position. Splitter was rumored to be a finalist along with Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori and Boston Celtics […]
What the Trail Blazers Can Learn from the Knicks NBA Championship
This weekend the New York Knicks were crowned champions of the NBA for the 2025-26 season. The position is an envious one. 29 other teams would love to hold the trophy and the distinction. Somewhat understandably, the pattern for New York’s title run has gotten attention in the Blazer’s Edge Mailbag. Could the Knicks illuminate […]
Chicago Bulls Hire Head Coach Tiago Splitter Away from the Trail Blazers
The Chicago Bulls have hired Acting Head Coach Tiago Splitter away from the Portland Trail Blazers. Splitter will become the Bulls’ 22nd head coach, replacing recently-departed Billy Donovan in the position. Splitter spent the 2025-26 season guiding the Trail Blazers to a 42-40 record, a Play-In Tournament win over the Phoenix Suns, and a first-round […]
Blazers Don’t Crack Top 16 in Ultra-Early 2026-27 Power Rankings
It’s never too early to start thinking about next year, especially for the other 29 teams in the NBA not named the New York Knicks. With that spirit, a panel of ESPN’s NBA writers released an ultra-early NBA power rankings looking ahead to the 2026-27 season. After making the NBA Playoffs this past season as […]
New York Knicks Win 2026 NBA Championship
The New York Knicks are the NBA Champions for the 2025-26 season. The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 on Saturday night, taking Game 5 of the best-of-seven NBA Finals contest and earning a 4-1 series victory. New York won their four games by a cumulative 16 points, making the series one of the […]
Portland Fire Clip Dallas Wings in the Closing Seconds
It came down to the last two seconds, but The Portland Fire defeated the Dallas Wings 84-83 on Saturday evening for their first Commissioner’s Cup victory. The win snapped a four-game losing streak. Small forward Bridget Carleton had 20 points for the Fire, while center Megan Gustafson added 16 along with 6 boards and 3 blocks. […]
The Portland Fire Look to Get Back on Track Against the Wings
The Portland Fire’s most difficult stretch of their inaugural WNBA season continues at home tonight against the Dallas Wings. The Fire will look to get off the mark in the Commissioner’s Cup competition. The game starts at 5:30 PM PDT. The Wings share an 8-4 record with the Atlanta Dream, putting them essentially tied for […]
Discuss NBA Finals Game 5: Will the Knicks Win It All Tonight?
The 2026 NBA Finals series between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs has reached its closing chorus. The Knicks lead the series 3-1 with Game 5 scheduled this evening in San Antonio. If Victor Wembanyama and company can win one at home, the series travels back to the Big Apple. If not, the […]
Blazers Should Preference Sharpe Over Scoot
The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to make moves over the next few weeks as they strive to continue their rise up the Western Conference standings. To make sizeable changes, General Manager Joe Cronin will need to part with real assets in order to bring back difference makers. The Blazers have finally completed their pick […]
Suspended Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups Nears Firm Trial Date
Suspended Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billups is going to have his day in court right about the time the Blazers take the floor for the 2026-27 NBA season. Billups, under indictment for federal gambling charges, is facing trial with proceedings to commence on November 2nd, 2026. Federal prosecutors pushed for a postponement to January, […]
What’s the Next Goal for the Portland Trail Blazers?
By most measures—on the graded curve that Portland resides on, anyway—the Portland Trail Blazers had a fairly successful 2025-26 season. The won 42 games, made the playoffs, and lost in the first round to the eventual conference champions, the team that’s likely to fall in the NBA Finals by a combined margin of about three […]
Blazers Fans Think Portland Will Stay Out of NBA Draft…Barely
The Portland Trail Blazers have no picks in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. The draft class is rumored to be deep. Portland could use talent. But the Blazers owe their first-round pick to the Chicago Bulls and their second-rounder to the San Antonio Spurs (where it will no doubt be promoted to a Top 4 […]
James Posey Talks Splitter’s Leadership, Value of Playoff Experience, More
Portland Trail Blazers assistant coach James Posey’s first season with the franchise in 2025-26 will go down as one of the most bizarre coaching-staff situations in NBA history. In an expansive interview with NBA reporter Brandon Scoop “B” Robinson, the former player and three-time NBA champion discussed how the Blazers players and coaches navigated the […]
Fire Can’t Keep Pace with Aces
The Portland Fire fell to the Las Vegas Aces 105-89 at the Moda Center in Commissioner’s Cup action. A’ja Wilson led all scorers with 32 points, while Chelsea Gray poured in 29 with all but two of those points coming from behind the three-point line. Carla Leite paced the Fire with 18, while power forward […]
Portland Fire vs. Las Vegas Aces: Discuss It Here!
The Portland Fire are at home this evening to face the Las Vegas Aces. The Fire have lost three in a row and it won’t be easy getting back into the win column against the 8-3 Aces. The game starts at 7:00 PM PDT. The Aces are legitimate title contenders, currently sitting in second place […]
Do the Spurs Have Any Chance Anymore?
The San Antonio Spurs just lost Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals in historic fashion, blowing a 29-point lead to fall to the New York Knicks, 107-106. They’ll have three days to think about their sins. Game 5 doesn’t happen until Saturday. But that doesn’t change the fact that when these two teams suit […]
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