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Portland Trail Blazers fans voted Deni Avdija as the next likely team member to win NBA Player of the Week. Choosing between Avdija, Toumani Camara, and Shaedon Sharpe, fans said overwhelmingly that Avdija was at the front of the line. 82% of voters selected the forward. Camara came in second with 10% of the vote. […]
The Paul G. Allen Estate will retain a 20 percent share in the Blazers under the terms outlined in the proposed sale to Tom Dundon’s group. John Canzano reported on details of the agreement today. If the sale is approved by the league, Dundon becomes the “majority governor” despite owning a slightly smaller percentage of the […]
The worlds of the NBA and professional poker collided last month when Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billips got embroiled in a scandal wherein celebrities would lure players to rigged, private poker parties wherein unwitting participants would get fleeced. Billups was suspended by the NBA and replaced as Portland’s head coach in the wake of […]
When the Portland Trail Blazers drafted Rayan Rupert of the New Zealand Breakers with the 43rd pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, an interesting report popped up. Sources stated that once the second round had started and Rupert was still on the board, the had a guaranteed promise. In turn, it caused all the teams […]
I’ll admit it. I underestimated these Portland Trail Blazers. Sure, I expected improvement and tenacious defense, but I didn’t expect… this. Not so early in the season at least. John Gonzalez of CBS Sports is right there with me, listing the Portland Trail Blazers in a list of six teams who appear to have been […]
Damon Jones has pleaded not guilty to charges in both cases in which he was recently indicted, according to The Athletic (subscription required): Former NBA player Damon Jones pleaded not guilty Thursday in Brooklyn federal court on charges related to his alleged involvement in a rigged poker game ring and an alleged illicit sports gambling […]
When NBA games come down to the wire, you want the play and the skill of the competitors on the court to determine the outcome of the game. The last thing you want is some dork in a gray shirt to blow a shrill whistle, stop play, and completely change the outcome of a close […]
The Portland Trail Blazers have garnered an early-season reputation as giant slayers, and the media has taken notice. Following their nail-biter win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, CBS Sports has ranked the Blazers fifth (!) in their most recent power poll. CBS Sports’ Brad Botkin writes: Amazing start for the Blazers at 5-3 with wins […]
The Portland Trail Blazers’ matchup with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night was a lot. It was dead and then alive. Frustrating and then euphoric. Hard to watch and then must-see TV. It was imperfect and wacky and nerve-wracking. Above all, it was a win, as the Blazers rallied from 22 down […]
The Portland Trail Blazers erased a 22-point deficit to hand the Oklahoma City Thunder their first loss of the season on Wednesday night at the Moda Center. Deni Avdija overcame a slow start to lead the Blazers with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists. Veteran guard Jrue Holiday made six 3-pointers en route to […]
After a slow start, the Portland Trail Blazers rallied back to hand the reigning-champion Oklahoma City Thunder their first loss of the season, 121-119. The Thunder rested several key players. Despite their short-handedness, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Aaron Wiggins, and their armada of guys who make you ask “Wait, who is that? How many threes has he […]
The Blazers and Thunder roll into the second half! Let’s discuss here. Here’s how to watch the game and tonight’s injury information: Portland Trail Blazers (4-3) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (8-0) – Wed. Nov. 5 – 7 p.m. Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your options on the Rip City Television Network. How to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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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 […]
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 […]
The Portland Trail Blazers will welcome the NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder to the Moda Center in Portland tonight. The Thunder have yet to lose a game during the 2025-26 season. The Blazers are eager to make up for a loss on Monday night to the Los Angeles Lakers. Will they be able to pull […]
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, […]
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 […]
We are now two weeks in to the 2025-26 NBA season and the Portland Trail Blazers have gotten off to a strong 4-3 start. With a good amount of games under our belt, it is time to bring back the Blazer of the Week award to highlight standout players throughout the season. This week for […]
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 […]
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 […]