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Raptors Pausing Kawhi Trade Pending Clippers Investigation
The Toronto Raptors have put their trade for Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard on hold pending the outcome of the NBA’s investigation of Leonard and the Clippers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania: The LA Clippers-Toronto Raptors trade centered around Kawhi Leonard will not be completed until the NBA investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented […]
Why Didn’t the Blazers Trade for Jaylen Brown?
Of all the trades and signings in the NBA this summer, none has rocked the world as much as Jaylen Brown being moved to the Philadelphia 76’ers for a package centered around Paul George and two first-round picks. Media members and third-party executives alike were heard openly wondering why the price for one of the […]
What Was the Most Exciting Moment of your Trail Blazers Fandom?
The world exploded when the Portland Trail Blazers traded for Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant last week. Whether you loved or hated the move, it certainly was exciting! It’s impossible to chase that thrill every day, of course. The Morant deal was one of those once-in-a-decade moments. Each generation seems to get one or two. […]
The Critical Question to Consider in Trail Blazers Trades
Recent moves by the Portland Trail Blazers—coupled with the general prevalence of transactions across the NBA right now—have whetted the appetite of Blazers fans for action. How do you follow up the high of trading for Ja Morant, after all? Might there be a next big move on the horizon? The Blazer’s Edge Mailbag reflects […]
Blazers Reacts Survey: Are Scoot and Shaedon Long for the Team?
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’s question deals with two young Portland players who appear to be getting bumped down in […]
NBA Trade and Free Agency Tracker: Donovan Mitchell Goes Max
The NBA trade and free agency season is starting to slow down a little—give or take a LeBron James—but there’s still news coming down the wire about the latest moves and signings. This tracker will keep you updated on today’s events. In the big news of the morning, the Cleveland Cavaliers squashed all the speculation […]
Blazers Adding Jay Triano as Assistant Coach
Longtime NBA coach Jay Triano has agreed to join the Portland Trail Blazers’ coaching staff as an assistant under new head coach Micah Nori, NBA insider Chris Haynes reported. Longtime NBA offensive guru Jay Triano has agreed to join the coaching staff of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori and reunite with franchise star […]
Will the Trail Blazers Make Another Move This Summer?
As nearly every NBA observer knows by now, the Portland Trail Blazers have been busy over the last few weeks. They traded for Ja Morant, signed Micah Nori as their new head coach, re-signed Robert Williams III, and picked up free agent center Branden Carlson. They haven’t been alone in that impulse, though. Plenty of […]
NBA Trade and Signing Tracker: Hachimura Goes to Clippers, Kings Waive DeRozan
NBA Free Agency 2026 is winding down following the 4th of July Weekend. But some deals are still trickling in from around the league…including one that involves a sharpshooting forward who might’ve looked good in Rip City. This tracker will keep you updated on all of today’s news that doesn’t affect the Portland Trail Blazers! […]
Fire Get Road Win Against Storm
The Portland Fire got a much-needed win, defeating the Seattle Storm 77-72 on the road in Washington. Point guard Carla Leite led the scoring for the Fire with 20 points, while center Megan Gustafson pulled down nine boards. Dominique Malonga led all scorers with 22 for the Storm. There were lots of good signs for […]
Williams’ Return Was a Huge Win for Portland
In the hours before free agency opened, the Portland Trail Blazers were able to bring back veteran center Robert Williams on an incredibly team-friendly deal. The three-year-agreement ensures the big Louisianan remains in Blazers colors until the age of 31, assuming he isn’t traded and that he stays healthy. Williams arrived in Portland in the […]
Fire in Seattle Facing Storm
No, it’s not a clash of anthropomorphic cartoon enemies; the Portland Fire are back in action after a mini break to meet the Seattle Storm in Seattle. Game time is 6pm Pacific. The Storm are second from bottom in the WNBA at 5-16, but they’ve had some success recently, winning two out of their last […]
NBA Trade and Signing Tracker: Lakers Move Ayton, Rupert Joins 76ers
The offseason is rumbling right ahead with Day 4 of NBA Free Agency. While many of the big signings have already been agreed to, there are still players out there looking for a new home. And this morning came with a fresh flurry of activity around the league. This tracker will keep you updated on […]
Caleb Love Signing 2-Way Deal With 76ers
The Caleb Love Era has officially come to an end in Rip City. The 6-foot-3 guard has agreed to sign a two-way deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Blazers had signed Love to a two-way deal in the direct aftermath of last summer’s NBA draft, and he played a much […]
I Don’t Care About T-Shirts, But Respect Matters
Nobody likes the Boy Who Cried Wolf. The age-old fable is, after all, a cautionary tale… and one that feels pertinent to the Portland Trail Blazers these days. Amid the persistent thunderstorms of critical headlines engulfing new owner Tom Dundon, choosing what news carries significance has become a daily exercise in discernment. As a writer […]
NBA Trade and Signing Tracker: Billy Donovan Joins Spurs, Simons Heads to Philly
NBA free agency is slowing down a little bit as the Fourth of July weekend approaches, but there are still a few deals (and rumors) tumbleweeding their way through the landscape as we speak. This post will keep you updated on all of the ones that don’t affect the Trail Blazers! For example… Completed Agreements […]
Trail Blazers Fans Split on Ja Morant Trade
The Portland Trail Blazers made their most spotlight-worthy move in years this week, trading Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to the Memphis Grizzlies for star guard Ja Morant. Earlier in the week we surveyed Portland fans about the deal. The results are now in. They were split right down the middle. Nearly 50% of respondents […]
NBA to Experiment with New Free Throw Rule and New Ball
The NBA announced today that it will experiment with a new free throw rule in the 2026 edition of Summer League. The rule follows a practice that’s been used in the G League since 2019. It’s designed to improve game flow. It says this: It’ll be interesting to watch the results of this change if […]
Making Sense of the Trail Blazers’ Recent Moves
The Portland Trail Blazers have made tons of decisions this week regarding their current roster and future direction. They traded for Ja Morant, apparently ended up passing on Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown (who got traded for a price you have to click through to cart to see), agreed to a single-year deal with center […]
Yang Hansen Headlines Portland’s Summer League Roster
The Portland Trail Blazers have announced their 2026 NBA Summer League Roster. The lineup features three regular-season Blazers, including 2025 first-round draft pick Yang Hansen, as well as two-way players Chris Youngblood and Jayson Kent. Play begins on July 8 at 8:00 p.m. against the Phoenix Suns, with at least four more games to follow, […]
Celtics Trade Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers
The Boston Celtics have traded former finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for a package of Paul George, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Charania provided additional details on the protections and years of the draft capital: — 2028 first-round pick that could convert from a […]
Bobby Marks Still Sees Jaylen Brown to Blazers as Viable
Before the Portland Trail Blazers traded for Ja Morant on Monday, the hottest rumor in Rip City involved Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown. The Celtics were reportedly willing to move their All-Star for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but when that bid failed, the speculated asking price included young players and picks. That’s when all eyes swung to […]
Trail Blazers Winners and Losers at the Start of Free Agency
This has been a busy week for the Portland Trail Blazers. After a quiet night in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Blazers have made a few splashes. They traded Jerami Grant and Kris Murray to the Memphis Grizzlies for Ja Morant. They re-signed reserve center Robert Williams III and inked free agent center Branden Carlson […]
Micah Nori Praises Ja Morant, Advises Him to be “Best Version” of Himself
The Portland Trail Blazers made headlines on Monday when they traded for Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant. The talented scorer has been dogged in recent years by controversy and declining statistics, making the asking price for him incredibly low compared to his peak value several seasons ago. Following the deal, the question remains open: […]
NBA Free Agency and Trade Tracker: Kelly Oubre Signs with Pacers, Tobias Harris to Spurs
The second day of NBA free agency is here! Anything super-major will get it’s own post, but all the rest will be here. Check back as the day progresses. The Big News Completed Agreements More News and Rumors
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