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NBA Experts Asking Where Blazers Would Go
Upon the conclusion of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, The Athletic’s John Hollinger compiled a list of franchises [subscription required] with questions serious enough to make fellow NBA executives go, “Huh?” While the Portland Trail Blazers’ on-court action went beneath notice this year, their off-court issues are apparently causing a stir in league circles. […]
Reflections on Trail Blazers Summer League, 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers have concluded NBA Summer League for 2026. With no selections in the prior draft and a fairly-full roster, the Las Vegas tournament wasn’t expected to be a world-shaking affair for Portland. And it wasn’t. The Blazers accumulated a 2-3 record, playing a few close games in the process. It’s hard to […]
Matisse Thybulle Signs with Los Angeles Lakers
Portland Trail Blazers free agent Matisse Thybulle has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 6’5 wing was 29 years of age at the time of the signing. Shams Charania of ESPN reported the news. Thybulle’s NBA career began in 2019 following a four-year tour at the University of […]
Report: City’s Term Sheet ‘Non-Starter’ for Blazers
Negotiating is hard, and it’s not always fun. When the stakes are of the 20-year and $600M variety, it’s perhaps unsurprising that the Portland Trail Blazers and the City of Portland do not yet find themselves on the same page. However, those pages may be even further from each other than we might expect, according […]
What Are Your Takeaways From Blazers, Yang’s Summer League Run?
The Portland Trail Blazers put together a fine run during NBA Summer League in Las Vegas this month. While the group finished with a losing 2-3 record, the three losses came by a combined margin of just 13 points, and the largest defeat among the three came in overtime. Sandwiched in between the losses, the […]
Thunder Trade Lu Dort to Hawks in 3-Team Deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to trade defensive stopper Luguentz Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal that moves three second-round picks to Oklahoma City, former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks and guard Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. As Charania explains, the deal is yet another executed by OKC this […]
Mayors From Portland-Area Cities Call on City to Complete Moda Center Deal
Government leaders from Portland’s suburbs have entered the debate surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers and whether to use public money to fund Moda Center renovations, according to OPB. In a letter sent Wednesday to Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, and Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson, the Metropolitan Mayors’ Consortium called on leaders […]
Fire Can’t Overcome Front-Running Lynx
The Portland Fire succumbed to the Minnesota Lynx 101-93 in an entertaining game in Minneapolis on Saturday. While the Lynx were in control for most of the evening, the Fire made first-place Minnesota earn the win, resulting in an exciting game with both teams producing fun basketball. Small forward Bridget Carleton had 22 points and eight […]
Fire Face the First-Place Lynx
The Portland Fire (11-14) have a difficult task today, taking on first place Minnesota Lynx (19-6) on the road. Tip is scheduled for 5:00 PM PDT. The Lynx have won four in a row, while the Fire are coming off a satisfying 75-56 road win over the Washington Mystics. Adding to the challenge for the […]
The Blazers Promised More Shooting. Where is it?
This summer the Portland Trail Blazers have traded for a fallen All Star guard, re-signed an incumbent center and signed two end-of-the-bench bigs. Aside from the return of Robert Williams III, the front office’s decisions can, at best, be described as bemusing and, at worst, concerning. While some might consider the addition of Ja Morant […]
Weary Blazers End 2026 Summer League with Close Loss to Jazz
The Portland Trail Blazers came up short against the Utah Jazz by the score of 83-79 on Friday night in the final NBA Summer League game for both teams. The Blazers finished the annual tournament with a record of 2-3. Fatigue was clearly a factor in this one, as the game noticeably slowed down after […]
Trail Blazers Fans No Longer Believe in Yang Hansen
The shock of the 2025 NBA Draft came when the Portland Trail Blazers traded down from the 11th position to the 16th to draft Chinese center Yang Hansen. The previously-unknown prospect had plenty of size and gifted passing ability, both of which he demonstrated during that year’s Summer League tournament. But when the actual season […]
Join the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz Summer League Discussion
The Portland Trail Blazers have one final NBA Summer League game against the Utah Jazz in Las Vegas tonight. While the Blazers (2-2) didn’t qualify for the Summer League playoff tournament, tonight’s matchup will determine if Portland leaves Vegas with a winning record. Pride is on the line, baby! This is your spot to discuss […]
Resetting the Moda Center Arena Discussion
Mid-July in Portland is supposed to be about summer activities. The weather is usually warm. The roses are just past bloom, but it’s a great time to boat on the river, hike in the mountains, or head to the coast for a weekend of fun and relaxation. This is about the time that Portland Trail […]
Balanced Scoring Lifts Summer League Blazers Over Nuggets
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Denver Nuggets 108-101 in NBA Summer League action on Thursday night, eliminating Denver from championship contention in the process. The already-eliminated Blazers moved to 2-2, with their last game against the Utah Jazz on tap for tomorrow. Seven Portland players finished in double figures. Frankie Fidler, Quincy Olivari, and […]
City of Portland Sends Moda Center Arena Proposal to Trail Blazers
Just days after NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said negotiations between the Portland Trail Blazers and the City of Portland over renovations to the Moda Center Arena were “off track”, the city has sent a proposal to the Blazers detailing requirements for Portland’s participation in the deal. Each side—city politicians and the Blazers franchise—has accused the […]
Fire Smother the Mystics for Comfortable Win
The Portland Fire used a stifling defense to beat the Washington Mystics 75-56 Thursday night in the nation’s capital. The Fire (11-14) controlled the game from the opening tip. Guard Carla Leite led a balanced offensive attack with 14 points. Forward Serah Williams added 12 points in her first start of the season, and guard […]
Join the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets Summer League Discussion
The Portland Trail Blazers will tip-off the fourth game of their 2026 NBA Summer League schedule today in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Blazers take on the Summer League version of the Denver Nuggets in a game that begins at 7:00 PM, Pacific at the Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus. The Blazers carry […]
Discuss the Portland Fire vs. the Washington Mystics
The Portland Fire head back to the nation’s capital this evening for their second battle of the season with the Washington Mystics. The first game between the teams is a leading candidate for the game of the year in the WNBA. The Mystics prevailed in a 124-123 quadruple-overtime thriller in Washington on June 28th. Fire […]
NBA Set to Investigate Gary Trent, Jr. Contract
The Milwaukee Bucks raised eyebrows last weekend when they signed 8.1 ppg guard Gary Trent, Jr. to a four-year, $64 million contract. Now it appears the outlandish amount is drawing attention from the NBA League Office. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, the league is set to “probe” the deal, presumably investigating whether negotiations were prearranged. […]
Pickleball Player Links LeBron James with Tom Dundon, Trail Blazers in Free Agency
Could NBA Mt. Rushmore figure LeBron James surprise the world and sign with the Portland Trail Blazers? According to one unlikely source, Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is angling for just that outcome. A story by James H. Williams of USA Today recounts what happened when the paper asked attendees at ESPN’s Espy Awards where […]
Who Will the Trail Blazers Breakout Player Be This Year?
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 […]
Why NBA Players Don’t Want to Come to Portland
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 […]
Trail Blazers Reacts Survey: Will Yang Hansen Make the Rotation?
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 centers around center Yang Hansen. He lit up last year’s Summer League and is […]
Trail Blazers’ Final Summer League Game Scheduled
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 […]
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