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The Portland Trail Blazers have no picks in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. The draft class is rumored to be deep. Portland could use talent. But the Blazers owe their first-round pick to the Chicago Bulls and their second-rounder to the San Antonio Spurs (where it will no doubt be promoted to a Top 4 […]
Portland Trail Blazers assistant coach James Posey’s first season with the franchise in 2025-26 will go down as one of the most bizarre coaching-staff situations in NBA history. In an expansive interview with NBA reporter Brandon Scoop “B” Robinson, the former player and three-time NBA champion discussed how the Blazers players and coaches navigated the […]
There are three NBA teams still searching for a new head coach, with the Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers picking from a pool of candidates to lead them going into the 2026-27 season.
While the Trail Blazers are moving forward with their head coaching search, former coach Chauncey Billups is seeking an end to his legal troubles. Billups appeared in court on Thursday, along with 30 co-defendants, to attend a scheduled status update hearing for the federal gambling investigation he was arrested in conjunction with, Sean Highkin reports for […]
An NBA veteran suggests the Portland Trail Blazers could see the vintage version of Damian Lillard next season, even after […]
Even though the Heat and Trail Blazers are the only two teams that Jake Fischer of The Stein Line has been able to confirm are in active pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, that doesn’t mean they’re the only two clubs still interested in acquiring the Bucks star, as Fischer writes in his latest subscriber-only story at […]
The Milwaukee Bucks reportedly want to trade Giannis Antetokounmpo before the trade deadline, but only two teams remain strongly interested. A new report claims that the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers are the only teams actively interested in offering their top trade package for the superstar. The regular season trade deadline saw many more […] The post Only Two Teams Still Seriously Active In Giannis Trade Discussions appeared first on HEAVY .
Portland Trail Blazers questions lie at the heart of the Blazer’s Edge Mailbag. Usually we print deep questions with extended answers. But sometimes you’ve just gotta go with the short hits, either because the question is simple, it’s oft-repeated, or its funny and off-topic. So here you go, the quick-hit version of the Blazer’s Edge […]
The Portland Trail Blazers and Chicago Bulls are in direct competition with each other during the final stages of their respective head coaching searches, according to separate reports from long-time Blazers reporter Dwight Jaynes and The Stein Line contributor Jake Fischer (subscriptions required for both). Both writers reported that Blazers acting head coach Tiago Splitter […]
The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga continues to wind onward as the NBA Playoffs conclude and the Summer of 2026 approaches. The MVP-level forward has spent his entire 13-year career with the Milwaukee Bucks but reportedly wants to leave for greener pastures and championship contention before his current contract expires. The Portland Trail Blazers have been […]
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: will the Trail Blazers buy into the 2026 NBA Draft? Vote below and we’ll […]
Reggie Miller went with Stephen Curry after much deliberation.
The Portland Trail Blazers hope to add a star to the roster, and Kevin Durant may be emerging as the best realistic option. Rumors indicate that Portland hopes to make a move for Giannis Antetokounmpo as the top name on the trade market this summer. However, it will be a tough task to convince Giannis […] The post Blazers Have Strong Trade Package For Kevin Durant Ready appeared first on HEAVY .
As the 2026 NBA offseason progresses, trade rumors are making the rounds. We’ve speculated on a few prime targets here on site already. There will be more. But today I want to detour off the beaten path to a player few people are talking about: Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. As recently as a couple […]
A proposed Kevin Durant trade to the Trail Blazers has sparked debate across the NBA, with many questioning whether a package is enough.
The Golden State Warriors set a standard in the 2016-17 playoffs that looked untouchable. Fifteen consecutive postseason wins. Sweeps of the Portland Trail Blazers, the Utah Jazz, and the San Antonio Spurs before a 3-0 series lead on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. The Warriors eventually fell short of a perfect postseason in […] The post Warriors’ Dynasty Record Suddenly in Danger During NBA Finals appeared first on HEAVY .
Down two games to zero, the San Antonio Spurs are playing not only against the New York Knicks, but against history. Only five teams in NBA history have come back from a 0-2 defecit in the NBA Finals: the 1969 Boston Celtics, the 1977 Portland Trail Blazers, the 2006 Miami Heat, the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers, […]
The most sought after NBA player this offseason might not even be an All-Star. Reports around the league have suggested many teams are expected to pursue New Orleans Pelicans’ multi-dimensional small forward Trey Murphy III. Detroit, Indiana, Golden State, Houston, and Oklahoma City are among the suitors already rumored to have interest in the soon-to-be […]
Robert Williams raised his projected value by putting together a relatively healthy season and may have increased his chances of staying with the Trail Blazers, Keith Smith of Spotrac writes in his preview of the team’s offseason. Portland’s most important free agent decision will be whether to re-sign the 28-year-old center, who earned $13.3MM this […]
The Portland Trail Blazers family got sad news this week upon the passing of legendary head coach Rick Adelman at the age of 79. Adelman coached the Blazers between 1988 and 1994, assigned to the post after six years as an assistant under coaches Jack Ramsay and Mike Schuler. He compiled a 445-291 regular-season record, […]
The Los Angeles Lakers remain active in their pursuit of impactful roster additions. The Western Conference is getting tougher and the Lakers will need reinforcements to surround Luka Doncic. According to BasketNews reporter Nojus Stankevicius, there is a risky but potentially transformative move involving acquiring veteran forward Jerami Grant from the Portland Trail Blazers. In […] The post Lakers Urged to Make ‘Risky’ Trade for $160 Million Ideal Luka Doncic Partner appeared first on HEAV...
Whenever the Portland Trail Blazers get mentioned in NBA trade rumors, veteran guard Jrue Holiday is inevitably at the top of the list of players other teams are interested in. The 36-year-old has played for five teams, acclaimed at each stop as an amazing teammate and a winner. He has two All-Star nominations and two […]
With less than a month remaining until the NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls are still without a head coach.So far, the franchise has been linked to several high-profile assistant coaches to fill their head coach vacancy.Earlier reports confirmed that San Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney, Oklahoma City Thunder assistant Dave Bliss and Portland Trail […] The post Bulls Considering HC Finalist With Underwhelming Track Record: Report appeared first on HEAVY .
Celtics assistant coaches Tony Dobbins and Tyler Lashbrook could both become NBA head coaches next season. Lashbrook is a finalist for the Portland Trail Blazers head coach position, while Dobbins is in the mix for the Dallas Mavericks head coach position. Dobbins has been with the Celtics since 2017 and is one of Joe Mazzulla’s […]
The Portland Trail Blazers’ search for a new head coach appears to be winding down into its final stages. According to the latest Substack release from Marc Stein [subscription required], Portland has narrowed down the field of candidates to three. They are Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori, Boston Celtics assistant Tyler Lashbrook, and current […]