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We’re now nearly a week removed from the news that Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups was arrested on illegal gambling charges connected with organized crime. In the interim I’ve been asked plenty of questions, but one sticks in my mind particularly. A couple people have wanted to know where this unprecedented event ranks […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers are justifiably proud of their two young centers, Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen. The Blazers spent prime, consecutive draft picks on the pair of pivots. They expect great things from each. Despite that, a Blazer’s Edge Reader has noticed a trend in the way the Blazers use their big men. Let’s […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The second game of a road back-to-back isn’t always going to look pretty, but the Portland Trail Blazers managed to take care of business Monday night against an already injury-plagued Los Angeles Lakers squad. Despite barely fielding a full rotation of able bodies, Los Angeles hung close the whole game and forced the Blazers to […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Betting on player props is one of the ways to wager on the Portland Trail Blazers-Los Angeles Lakers matchup at Crypto.com Arena on Monday (tip at 10:30 p.m. ET). How to Watch Trail Blazers vs. Lakers Date: Monday, October 27, 2025 Time: 10:30 p.m. ET How to watch on TV: KUNP and SportsNet LA Live Stream: Fubo Location: Los Angeles, California Venue: Crypto.com Arena NBA Props Today: Portland Trail Blazers Deni Avdija Props PTS REB AST 3PM 20.5 (...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The NBA has sent a memo to its 30 franchises detailing its reaction to the betting scandal that rocked the league last week, resulting in federal arrests of Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier. Shams Charania of ESPN relayed the text of the memo via X. Given the […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Beleaguered Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has barely been seen in public since he was arrested and arraigned last Thursday. Long-time friend and former boss Tyronn Lue told media, before the Blazers took on the Los Angeles Clippers, that Billups was alright, considering the circumstances. When you’ve known somebody so long, you can just […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Same city, different arena. After falling to the Los Angeles Clippers 114-107 on Sunday evening, the Portland Trail Blazers will suit up again on Monday to face the LeBron- and Luka-less Los Angles Lakers. No rest advantage though for the Lakers as they played Sunday evening in Sacramento. There are lots of positives to take […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
According to an old Hawaiian proverb, what goes up must come down. Judging by the way the Los Angeles Clippers tripped up the Portland Trail Blazers 114-107 in Los Angeles tonight, my ancient ancestors might have been on to something. Kawhi Leonard led the way for LA with 30 points and 10 rebounds while the […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 4 reads
The Los Angeles Clippers (1-1) are favored by 7.5 points against the Portland Trail Blazers (1-1) on Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET. The matchup airs on KUNP and FDSSC. The matchup has an over/under set at 227.5 points. Our computer predictions for Sunday’s game may help you make an informed wager by picking the best bets available. How to Bet on Clippers vs. Trail Blazers Pick the Trail Blazers (+7.5) to Cover The Clippers had 46 wins in 82 games against the spread last sea...
From Bleacher Nation | Chicago Sports News, Rumors, and a Reasonable Level of Obsession | about 1 month ago | 3 reads
The Portland Trail Blazers might not be the only ones in for a major change in the wake of the betting scandal that rocked the NBA on Thursday. The Blazers lost their head coach, Chauncey Billups, to an indefinite league suspension after he was arrested for allegedly helping organized crime members rig poker games. According […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Portland Trail Blazers traded seven-year veteran Anfernee Simons to the Boston Celtics last summer, saying goodbye to a player they drafted and nurtured through an entire era of the franchise. So far the 6’3 guard has gotten off to a rocky start, averaging 11.5 points in 29.5 minutes per game, shooting 30% from the […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Portland Trail Blazers have had the microscope locked on them for the past 48 hours. The allegations surrounding suspended Head Coach Chauncey Billups have come as a shock, not only to the people watching from afar but surely to the players and coaches he worked with every day. My heart truly goes out to […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Portland Trail Blazers played the first game of their Tiago Splitter era with effort, resolve, and verve on Friday evening. They hosted the veteran Golden State Warriors, led by former MVP and future Hall-of-Famer Steph Curry. Curry was everything advertised, scoring 35 points on 7-14 shooting from beyond the arc. And it didn’t matter […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
ter a scandal-wracked Thursday the Portland Trail Blazers will take the floor tonight against the Golden State Warriors. This will be the first game with Interim Head Coach Tiago Splitter at the helm. It’ll be interesting to see if the Blazers can keep up their furious pace—and constant substitution patterns—from their opening-night tilt versus the […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
It’s been a shocking 48 hours for new Portland Trail Blazers Interim Head Coach Tiago Splitter. Following Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups’ arrest by the FBI early Thursday morning for allegedly taking part in an illegal gambling ring, Splitter is the man the organization has called on as the Next Man Up to lead during […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
After a scandal-wracked Thursday the Portland Trail Blazers will take the floor tonight against the Golden State Warriors. This will be the first game with Interim Head Coach Tiago Splitter at the helm. It’ll be interesting to see if the Blazers can keep up their furious pace—and constant substitution patterns—from their opening-night tilt versus the […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The United States Congress has asked NBA Commissioner Adam Silver for details regarding a gambling scandal that rocked the league yesterday. Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups was arrested as the FBI carried out warrants on more than 30 suspects. Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former NBA player Damon Jones were all […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
Out in Manhattan Beach, Kawhi Leonard and Steve Ballmer just bumped chests and popped a bottle of champagne. The financial scandal implicating the Clippers’ star player and owner is now officially small peanuts compared to today’s bombshell involving Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach (and Hall-of-Fame player) Chauncey Billups. I […]
From Bullets Forever | about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Portland Trail Blazers just went through one of the most shocking off-court events in the history of their franchise as Head Coach Chauncey Billups was arrested and indicted for allegedly taking part in an illegal gambling ring. The arrest was part of a broader sweep involving 30 individuals, two of which–Terry Rozier and Damon […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
In the wake of Head Coach Chauncey Billups’ arrest on illegal gambling charges, the Portland Trail Blazers have named assistant coach Tiago Splitter as their interim head coach. Shams Charania of ESPN reported the news via X: Portland Trail Blazers assistant Tiago Splitter will assume head coaching position in the interim in place of Chauncey […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups has been suspended indefinitely by the NBA. Billups was arrested on Thursday morning by the FBI for charges of illegal gambling, specifically participating in an organized crime racket involving illegal poker games. On the heels of that news, the NBA has placed Billups, along with Miami veteran Terry […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 1 month ago | 1 read
With 10 minutes left in the third quarter, Deni Avdija barreled down the lane, buried his shoulder into Jaden McDaniels’ chest, discarded the All-Defensive wing, and converted an and one to bump the Portland Trail Blazers’ feisty single-digit lead to six. A small play among many over the course of three and a half quarters, […]
From Canis Hoopus | about 2 months ago | 1 read
With 10 minutes left in the third quarter, Deni Avdija barreled down the lane, buried his shoulder into Jaden McDaniels’ chest, discarded the All-Defensive wing, and converted an and one to bump the Portland Trail Blazers’ feisty single-digit lead to six. A small play among many over the course of three and a half quarters, […]
From Canis Hoopus | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The 2025-26 Portland Trail Blazers season is upon us! Welcome to opening night, featuring a matchup between the Blazers and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Here’s how to watch the game: Portland Trail Blazers (0-0) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (0-0) – Wed. Oct. 21 – 7:00pm Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your options on the Rip […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 2 months ago | 1 read
The 2025-26 Portland Trail Blazers season is upon us! Welcome to opening night, featuring a matchup between the Blazers and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Here’s how to watch the game: Portland Trail Blazers (0-0) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (0-0) – Wed. Oct. 21 – 7:00pm Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your options on the Rip […]
From Blazer's Edge | about 2 months ago | 1 read