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The Portland Trail Blazers will head into the 2026-27 season with an overabundance of intrigue. Former stars Damian Lillard and Ja Morant will attempt to reestablish themselves as league icons. Young players like Shaedon Sharpe, Scoot Henderson, and Donovan Clingan will look to advance their careers, Scoot in an important contract season. Forward Sidy Cissoko […]
The Portland Trail Blazers have a long and storied NBA history. Their accomplishments include one NBA Championship, three NBA Finals appearances, and a large group of passionate, dedicated fans who care about the franchise as much as they care about breathing. Periodically, though, the idea gets floated that NBA players don’t want to come to […]
The Portland Trail Blazers’ future in the state of Oregon is uncertain. Tom Dundon bought the team in 2025 and has notoriously been cheap at every turn ever since. Now, the team is working on a deal to renovate Moda Center, one that would keep the team in Portland and one in which Adam Silver […] The post Adam Silver issues veiled threat to Trail Blazers over ‘off track’ arena talks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
NBA commissioner Adam Silver acknowledged concerns about the ongoing negotiations between the Portland Trail Blazers and the city of Portland over plans to renovate the Moda Center. Speaking to reporters, Silver suggested discussions have “gone off track” and said “several open issues need to be resolved” before the project can move forward. A key step […] The post Adam Silver voices concern over Moda Center talks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The NBA has released the final schedule of games for the 2026 Summer League tournament in Las Vegas. Each team plays four pre-scheduled games followed by a fifth based on their finish in the standings. The Trail Blazers started Summer League with a 1-2 record, leaving them out of contention for the tournament playoffs. Their […]
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spoke briefly about the Trail Blazers’ future in Portland during a press conference Tuesday at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. I spent time with [new Trail Blazers owner] Tom [Dundon] and his parters here in Las Vegas. What we are most focused on right now at the league office is […]
And speaking of “Approve sports spending first, work out the details later,” this just in from Portland, Oregon regarding Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon’s $600 million arena renovation request: As a deadline to commit public dollars to Moda Center renovations rapidly approaches, it appears that Portland city councilors will be asked to approve spending $120 […]
Over the last couple of months, the Portland Trail Blazers have made headlines. Especially their new owner, Tom Dundon, with his decisions, has turned heads. It is safe to say that the spotlight isn’t all good. Criticism has followed the 54-year-old since his aggressive cost-cutting plans during the 2026 playoffs. However, Blazers’ new head coach […] The post Blazers HC Finally Opens Up About Owner Tom Dundon While Addressing His Controversial Contract appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Portland Trail Blazers tamed the Minnesota Timberwolves Monday night, 111-84, in NBA Summer League action. Center Yang Hansen made a heroic return after missing the last game due to an illness, while two-way guard Chris Youngblood turned in a much needed all-around performance to pace Portland. With the Blazers 0-2 in summer league, the […]
The Portland Trail Blazers (0-2) come off an overtime loss on Sunday as they battle the Minnesota Timberwolves (1-1) in an NBA Las Vegas Summer League matchup on Monday night. How to Watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs Portland Trail Blazers Portland,…
Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen is available to play in tonight’s NBA Summer League contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the organization announced. Yang missed Portland’s 112-105 overtime loss to the Orlando Magic in Las Vegas on Sunday due to an illness. The second-year center played in the team’s Summer League opener against the Phoenix […]
Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Portland Trail BlazersDate: July 13th, 2026Time: 10:00 PM CDTLocation: Thomas & Mack CenterTelevision Coverage: Prime Video The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered their first loss of Summer League on Saturday night, falling by 19 points to the Denver Nuggets in a game that technically offered Denver a chance to avenge its first-round playoff elimination […]
When it was announced the Portland Trail Blazers traded for controversial point guard Ja Morant, I’m sure I was pretty much like all of you. My brain was blasted by a dopamine cocktail consisting of shock, terror, excitement, we made a trade!, anger, confusion and a “Joe Cronin, you sly dog, you.” The PTSD from […]
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori said Ja Morant’s role will be determined by what gives the team the best chance to win, emphasizing that veteran players must be willing to adjust if necessary. Speaking on SiriusXM NBA Radio on Sunday, Nori addressed questions about how Morant will fit alongside Portland’s crowded group of […] The post Micah Nori explains Ja Morant’s role with Trail Blazers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Ja Morant believes his move to the Portland Trail Blazers is exactly what he needs after an eventful seven-year run with the Memphis Grizzlies. The two-time All-Star said the trade represents a chance to reset both his career and the way people view him, speaking to reporters at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. “New […] The post Ja Morant Opens Up on Fresh Start in Portland appeared first on Basketball Forever .
In a comprehensive piece from Jason Quick of The Athletic (subscription required), new Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant talked about his desire to focus on basketball and get past his off-court errors and the narratives that resulted from them: On Saturday, while wearing a crisp, new black Portland Trail Blazers polo shirt, Morant talked […]
Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen has been ruled out for today’s NBA Summer League contest against the Orlando Magic due to an illness, the organization announced on social media. The Trail Blazers will tip off against the Magic in Las Vegas at 4 p.m. PDT. Outside of two-way players Chris Youngblood and Jayson Kent, […]
Ja Morant says his move to the Portland Trail Blazers is about far more than basketball. Speaking publicly for the first time since his June trade from the Memphis Grizzlies, the two-time All-Star said the change gives him an opportunity to reshape how he is viewed while beginning the next chapter of his NBA career. […] The post Ja Morant says Portland trade offers chance to “start fresh” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
After watching his career and his reputation take a nosedive over the past three years, Ja Morant is ready to “start fresh” in Portland, writes Ben Golliver of ESPN. Speaking to a group of reporters Saturday at the Las Vegas Summer League, Morant insisted that he doesn’t deserve the trouble-making reputation he got in Memphis, […]
Ja Morant revealed that the Portland Trail Blazers may be looking to retire LaMarcus Aldridge's No. 12 jersey.
Ja Morant hints that he switched to No. 1 due to LaMarcus Aldridge's looming jersey retirement.
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Ja Morant says one unexpected positive of his trade from the Memphis Grizzlies has been getting into outdoor activities in Oregon.
Ja Morant is excited about his new opportunity with the Trail Blazers.
The Phoenix Suns opened their Summer League slate on Friday night with a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. It marked the professional debut of Koa Peat, who was drafted 30th overall by Phoenix after the organization moved up in the draft to acquire him. A local product who attended Perry High School before playing […]
LAS VEGAS — Koa Peat’s first appearance in the NBA Summer League offered a solid stat line, but also provided an early look at why the Phoenix Suns believe he could become a valuable piece of their future. The Arizona native finished his night against the Portland Trail Blazers with 17 points, six rebounds and […]