The ultimate coverage and analysis of the Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers have a guard deficit, and it might be getting worse. As of the NBA’s official 2:30pm Eastern injury report, the Blazers have listed Jrue Holiday as “Questionable” with “Right Calf Soreness” for today’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. The NBA provides hourly reports from teams about their players’ injuries and availabilities… […]
26 days ago | 0 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers make the last stop of their five-game road trip tonight against the Mavericks in Dallas looking for some closure. After an ugly loss in Houston Friday night, they have dropped three of their last four games and are looking to finish the trip on a positive note. Fans of the Mavs […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers fell to the Houston Rockets 140-116 on Friday night. It was Portland’s first double-digit loss of the season. It was also the first time the Blazers had been thoroughly handled by an opponent, nearly start to finish. In the wake of that defeat, more than one Trail Blazers fan is expressing […]
26 days ago | 0 reads
The New Orleans Pelicans have fired head coach Willie Green after starting the season 2-10, the organization announced Saturday. Pelicans top assistant James Borrego has been named the interim head coach. Green was 12 games into his fifth season at the helm in New Orleans. He amassed an overall record of 150-190 and two first-round […]
27 days ago | 1 read
While the Portland Trail Blazers got overwhelmed by the star-powered Houston Rockets Friday night, Portland’s rookie center Yang Hansen was busy making his G League debut with the Rip City Remix. It was a much better night for Portland’s G League affiliate and the 7-foot-1 big man, as they came from behind to defeat the […]
27 days ago | 1 read
No one ever doubted Duop Reath’s ability to shoot the long ball. The Portland Trail Blazers big has been hitting threes for the Blazers since entering the NBA two years ago. Despite the Australian’s size and skillset, he’s gradually fallen back in the Blazers’ rotation over the past 24 months. The 29-year-old’s arrival in Portland […]
27 days ago | 1 read
Prior to Friday night the Portland Trail Blazers hadn’t suffered a single double-digit loss in the entire 2025-26 season. That ended abruptly and decisively in Houston as Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets downed Portland 140-116. The game featured many of the hallmarks of Portland play: big runs, huge dunks, fast and easy scoring. But […]
27 days ago | 1 read
The Portland Trail Blazers saw their NBA Cup chances take a serious hit Friday night in Houston, as they were blown out by the Rockets 140-116 to fall to 6-6 on the season and 1-1 in their NBA Cup group. Playing in Space City, liftoff was successful for the Blazers. They jumped out to a […]
27 days ago | 2 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers continue their five-game road trip tonight with a tough test against the Houston Rockets. The first half is over. What will the final quarters hold? Here’s what you need to know in order to watch the game: Portland Trail Blazers (6-5) vs. Houston Rockets (7-3) – Fri., Nov. 14 – 5pm […]
27 days ago | 1 read
The Portland Trail Blazers continue their five-game road trip tonight with a tough test against the Houston Rockets. The Blazers have been fairly agnostic when it comes to opponents, playing everybody close. But Houston is another level of challenge. Will the Blazers be up to it? Here’s what you need to know in order to […]
27 days ago | 2 reads
It’s no secret the Portland Trail Blazers are searching for their cornerstone player(s), who can lead them back into perennial playoff and title contention. Early returns on this season suggest auditions for the starring role may be closed. Last season, Portland finished 23-18 over their final 41 games. Half of a NBA regular season is […]
28 days ago | 0 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers have started the 2025-26 NBA season with a 6-5 record. Considering their quality of opponents, the first 11 games could have gone much worse. 6-5 is a winning record! The Blazers haven’t seen that at this point in the season since 2022. On the other hand, Portland has dropped a couple […]
28 days ago | 1 read
Shaedon Sharpe looks to keep stacking good games as the Portland Trail Blazers head to Houston to take on the Kevin Durant-led Houston Rockets in NBA Cup action tonight. Sharpe lands in H-Town on a mission to continue the burst of scoring he’s displayed in his last two outings. He will look to exert his […]
28 days ago | 1 read
Shaedon Sharpe is starting to play like the star the Portland Trail Blazers need him to be if this version of the team is going to be anything besides a cute story. On the latest We Like the Blazers podcast, Conor and Brandon dig into what it means for Sharpe to be breaking out after […]
28 days ago | 1 read
Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen has been assigned to the G League’s Rip City Remix, the organization announced on Thursday. The press release notes that, unlike his previous G League trips, Yang will be available to suit up for the Remix’s next two matchups: Friday against the Valley Suns and Sunday against the South Bay […]
28 days ago | 1 read
The Portland Trail Blazers are carrying an adequate, if not impressive, 6-5 record 11 games into the 2025-26 NBA season. Their style of play has been described as exciting, vibrant, and fast-paced. Pundits have had good things to say about emerging star Deni Avdija and fourth-year guard Shaedon Sharpe. But not everybody is pleased with […]
29 days ago | 2 reads
The road hasn’t been kind to the Portland Trail Blazers lately. Losses in Miami and Orlando this week blunted an otherwise-promising start to the season. But just when you think you have the NBA Blues, here come the New Orleans Pelicans. They hosted the Blazers tonight but didn’t suit up Zion Williamson or Jordan Poole. […]
29 days ago | 4 reads
According to an old Hawaiian proverb, you can’t dance to the music if you don’t pay the band—and judging by the way the Portland Trail Blazers called the tune against the New Orleans Pelicans in NBA action tonight, my ancient ancestors may have been on to something. Playing without injured bandmaster Zion Williamson, the Pelicans […]
29 days ago | 5 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers are playing the New Orleans Pelicans today in Game 3 of a five-game road trip. Here’s the info you need in order to watch the game: Portland Trail Blazers (5-5) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (2-8) – Wed. Nov. 12 – 5pm Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your options […]
29 days ago | 4 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers will face the New Orleans Pelicans today, in Game 3 of a five-game road trip. Here’s the info you need in order to watch the game: Portland Trail Blazers (5-5) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (2-8) – Wed. Nov. 12 – 5pm Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your options […]
29 days ago | 3 reads
Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal has injured his hip and will undergo season-ending surgery. Shams Charania of ESPN shared the news on X. Just in: Los Angeles Clippers guard Bradley Beal has a fracture in his hip and will undergo season-ending surgery, sources tell ESPN. The Clippers signed Beal to a multi-year contract in […]
30 days ago | 1 read
The NBA has announced a change to February’s All-Star format, pitting the best from the US against the world’s top international talent. In the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, two teams of U.S. players and one team of international players (known as the World team) will compete in a round-robin tournament featuring four 12-minute games. The […]
30 days ago | 0 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers look to regain their swagger versus the New Orleans Pelicans on the third game of a five-game road trip. The team rolls into the Crescent City, licking its wounds after dropping two winnable games against the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic. This Pelicans team is banged up and trying to find […]
30 days ago | 2 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2025-26 City Edition jerseys will be an encore of the team’s local airport-inspired 2022-23 City Edition design. Just like three years ago, the alternate jersey will feature the teal color and distinct geometric pattern of Portland International Airport’s iconic carpet, along with the airport code “PDX” printed in white block letters […]
about 1 month ago | 0 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers are off to a 5-5 start to their 2025-26 NBA regular season. The record is an improvement on their performances in recent years, especially when considering signature wins against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets as part of the package. But .500 is a waypoint on the journey to success, […]
about 1 month ago | 4 reads