The Portland Trail Blazers backcourt is like rush hour. Very crowded, and everyone is waiting for someone else to move. With Ja Morant joining Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe (though the latter is out until after the All-Star Break), the NBA rumor mill is rife with Portland guard trade candidates.
Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report suggested the Blazers could look to "rehabilitate and flip" Morant, while Heavy's Sean Deveney opines that Holiday is the most...
Tyrese Haliburton wants to repair his relationship with Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, ESPN relays. It’s been fractured since the Pacers guard stole Lillard’s Dame Time celebration during the 2023 in-season tournament when Indiana beat Milwaukee. “I think what I do regret more than anything is what me and Dame’s relationship has become,” Haliburton said […]
Here is why the Rockets should avoid a costly Jrue Holiday trade that would send valuable assets to Portland in an overpaid move.
Tyrese Haliburton says he regrets how his relationship with Damian Lillard deteriorated and hopes to have a conversation with the Portland Trail Blazers guard to repair their connection. Speaking on The Zach Lowe Show, the Indiana Pacers star reflected on the controversy surrounding his use of Lillard’s signature “Dame Time” celebration during the 2025 NBA […]
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard ranked seven of the best professional wrestlers of all time (all of whom saw action in WWE) during a segment that aired on social media Friday.
The new-look Portland Trail Blazers have reloaded but already have a looming Ja Morant problem before the season even begins.
Damian Lillard and Ja Morant showed a glimpse of what they could look like during the Portland Trail Blazers‘ 123-118 preseason win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, despite doubts about their budding backcourt partnership. Lillard and Morant combined for 23 points and six assists on 8-for-19 shooting in 19 minutes. During his postgame [...]
Trail Blazers star opens up on his return from injury and All-Star weekend plans.
Steve Kerr has seen what happens when an NBA city loses its team. He hopes Portland never has to find out. With the Trail Blazers and the city still working toward a long-term agreement involving renovations to Moda Center, Kerr said the possibility of the franchise eventually leaving Portland would be disastrous. “Oh, that would […]
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Damian Lillard looked like his old self in Portland's first preseason game, which makes it painful for the Boston Celtics to see in real time because of how close they were to getting him a year ago.
The NBA rarely stagnates for long, but the 2026 offseason produced the kind of movement that can redraw the league in a matter of weeks. Giannis Antetokounmpo is now in Miami, LeBron James and Jaylen Brown have joined Philadelphia, LaMelo Ball is running the show in Minnesota, and Ja Morant has landed in Portland. Those […]
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The Golden State Warriors’ 123-118 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers told us very little about what this year’s team will be like, but it did indicate that the Santa Cruz Warriors could have a very exciting season. In a game where nine of the Warriors’ top players didn’t even travel to Portland — Draymond […]
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori praised his team’s effort in Wednesday’s 123-118 preseason victory over the Golden State Warriors but stressed that the performance exposed several areas that need immediate improvement. Portland committed 21 turnovers and allowed 18 offensive rebounds, giving Golden State additional opportunities despite shooting 48% from the field and 56% […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Golden State Warriors 123-118 on Wednesday at the Moda Center, with Damian Lillard making his return from Achilles injury as the Blazers opened the preseason with a victory. Lillard started for Portland and played 19 minutes, finishing with 15 points on 5-of-11 shooting. He made three of his eight […]
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Damian Lillard is back on the court, and the Portland Trail Blazers star has already confirmed that he plans to chase NBA history at the 2027 All-Star Weekend in Phoenix. "Yeah, I'm gonna do it again," Lillard said when asked about returning to the 3-point contest . "That would be a record. I gotta do it at this point. Why not? If I say I'm gonna do something, I stand by it." Lillard has won the event three times – in 2023, 2024, and 2026 – tying Larry Bird and Craig Hodges for the...
The Golden State Warriors were unable to ride the hot shooting from their role players in a disappointing 123-118 preseason loss against the Portland Trail Blazers.
It’s a great day to be a Blazer! That’s because your Portland Trail Blazers play an NBA (preseason) basketball game tonight! The Trail Blazers will be hosting the Golden State Warriors at the Moda Center tonight to tip off the preseason slate and give fans the first look at their revamped roster in live minutes. […]
No rest for the weary, even in the preseason, as the Golden State Warriors travel up north to play against the Portland Trail Blazers for Wednesday’s second night of a back-to-back. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM PT in Portland and can be watched on NBA TV. Previously with the Warriors: The Warriors showcased another […]
The Golden State Warriors will be without almost all of their key players in their upcoming road preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers. According to Warriors reporter Joseph Dycus , the team announced that Stephen Curry , Draymond Green , Al Horford, Yaxel Lendeborg, Brandin Podziemski, De'Anthony Melton, Gui Santos, Gary Payton II, and Georges Niang will not travel to Portland for the game on Wednesday night. In addition, the Warriors will also be without stars Jimmy Butler , who ...
An email message to Portland Trail Blazers season ticket holders from owner Tom Dundon today, has been getting some buzz. In this exclusive communication, Dundon’s words may put a temporary salve on what feels like a third degree burn that won’t heal. Sean Highkin, of the Rose Garden Report first reported the email’s content. Dundon […]
After months of bitterness between the team owner and the city, a nearly $600 million olive branch probably brokered peace. The expensive renovations of Moda Center had been at the heart of the friction between Portland Trail Blazers’ ownership and fans. Now, Tom Dundon has directly addressed an anxious fanbase amid contentious lease negotiations and […]
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The Warriors faced a cloud of uncertainty ahead of Tuesday night’s preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers and the subsequent contest against the Trail Blazers. Head coach Steve Kerr delivered an unsettling update regarding Kristaps Porzingis. As the Warriors opened its second week of exhibition play with limited minutes for Curry and Green, the […]
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Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery officially merge into Skydance; ESPN reportedly “intends to hire” Jason Kidd as a studio analyst; and Braiden Bell is asking the Portland Trail Blazers for a second chance. Plus news on Fox Sports, Bomani Jones, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Netflix. Paramount-WBD officially merge into Skydance Paramount officially closed its $110 […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers’ preseason opener is just one day away, as they’ll host the Golden State Warriors at the Moda Center on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. PDT. On Tuesday morning, the Blazers held one more practice in Tualatin to prepare before the preseason slate tips off. Afterward, the day included a light media […]
The Portland Trail Blazers 2026-27 season gets its pre-start tomorrow as the Blazers face the Golden State Warriors in the first preseason game of the year. Before we get underway, here’s one more off-season exercise for you to consider. For years we’ve run annual awards for the Blazers in several categories. They’re interesting and fun, […]