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What Strength of Schedule Means to the Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers are trying to turn over a stubbornly-weighty leaf this season, forsaking random chance in the NBA Draft Lottery to forge their own destiny in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. So far results have been mixed. Portland owns a 32-36 record, good for 10th place in the Western Conference. The good news is, […]

about 4 hours ago | 0 reads

NBA to Hold First Vote for Seattle-Las Vegas Expansion

The NBA will hold a vote at the board of governors meetings on March 24-25 to explore adding expansion teams exclusively in Seattle and Las Vegas, with the new franchises targeting the 2028-29 season to start play, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Industry executives forecast proposals in the $7-10 billion range for each team, and […]

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about 5 hours ago | 0 reads

Blazers Take on Nets in Early East Coast Game

The Portland Trail Blazers are facing off against the Brooklyn Nets today on the second night of a back-to-back. Portland enters this contest coming off a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers last night. Brooklyn is also coming off of a loss to the 76ers, their third straight defeat. What you need to Know: Portland Trail […]

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Blazers Swing and Miss Against 76ers

The Portland Trail Blazers started out their six-game road trip on a sour note, falling to the injury-ravaged Philadelphia 76ers 109 to 103. The game had all of the features typical to a 2026 Blazers loss, including poor shooting from both the three point line and the charity stripe, and serving up more careless turnovers […]

about 21 hours ago | 0 reads

76ers Hold Off Blazers in Philly

The Portland Trail Blazers’ five-game road trip got off to a rocky start Sunday in a 109-103 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. The Blazers tried furiously to overcome a 14-point fourth quarter deficit, but the comeback effort fell short thanks to a few late turnovers, missed free throws and some clutch shooting from 76ers’ rookie […]

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about 22 hours ago | 0 reads

Second Half Discussion: Blazers – Sixers

Let’s talk about the second half of Portland Trail Blazers / Philadelphia 76ers here! Here’s the game info: Portland Trail Blazers (32-35) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (36-31) – Sun. Mar 14th – 3pm Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your options on the Rip City Television Network. How to watch via streaming: BlazerVision […]

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about 23 hours ago | 0 reads

Discuss 3pm Blazers – Sixers First Half Here!

The Portland Trail Blazers are now just a half game behind the Golden State Warriors for 9th in the play-in race. Can they build a two-game win streak with a win this afternoon over Philly? Only time will tell! Here’s the game info: Portland Trail Blazers (32-35) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (36-31) – Sun. Mar 14th […]

1 day ago | 0 reads

Blazers Begin Road Trip in Philadelphia

The Portland Trail Blazers begin their six game road trip tonight against the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers, a team with high aspirations but even an higher rate of injury. The 76ers Report Plodding into the final weeks of the NBA season, teams’ identities have largely been cemented. The 76ers are no exception. Behind the stellar offensive […]

1 day ago | 0 reads

Which Former Trail Blazers Coach Could Handle This Team?

The Portland Trail Blazers have had an up-and-down season, reflected by their 32-35 record accompanied by long streaks of losing, winning, and inconsistent play. Nowhere has their been more need for steadiness in the storm that among the coaching staff, who dealt with the arrest and departure of suspended Head Coach Chauncey Billups after the […]

2 days ago | 1 read

Debating the Blazers’ Best Matchup Against Likely Play-In Teams

The Portland Trail Blazers find themselves on pace for participation in the 2026 Western Conference Play-In tournament. The 10th-placed franchise seems destined for the lower half of the four-team tournament, free from challenge from the five teams below given the rush for NBA Draft Lottery positioning. The Blazers aren’t out of contention for the upper […]

2 days ago | 1 read

Blazers Wake Up to Avert Disaster Versus Jazz

The Portland Trail Blazers came out of the gates on Friday night looking sleepy, sloppy, and like they might just be headed to the worst loss of their season. Late in the season, playing against the woeful Utah Jazz — a team with a laundry list of injuries, and one that was fined by the […]

3 days ago | 1 read

Blazers Muddle Their Way to Victory over Jazz

The Portland Trail Blazers won a bad game of basketball at home again the Utah Jazz on Friday, 124-114 . A win is a win, but the Blazers shouldn’t pat themselves on the back for this one. Both teams were objectively bad. Fortunately for Portland, the Jazz were simply worse. Brice Sensabaugh was high-scorer for the […]

3 days ago | 2 reads

Massive Runs Push Trail Blazers Over Jazz

The Portland Trail Blazers stormed back from an early deficit to earn a 124-114 win over the Utah Jazz on Friday evening. Portland rode a massive run to take control of the game in the second quarter and would hold the lead the rest of the way. The Blazers were led in scoring by Jrue […]

3 days ago | 1 read

Discuss Blazers-Jazz Second Half Here!

The Portland Trail Blazers are moving into the second half against the Utah Jazz. So is the conversation! Here’s the game info again: Portland Trail Blazers (31-35) vs. Utah Jazz (20-46) – Fri. March 13th – 7:00pm Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your options on the Rip City Television Network. How to […]

3 days ago | 1 read

Discuss Blazers-Jazz First Half Here!

The Portland Trail Blazers have one more home game tonight before they embark on a five-game road trip. Can they get some momentum before they head out with a win over the Utah Jazz? Time to find out! Here’s the game info: Portland Trail Blazers (31-35) vs. Utah Jazz (20-46) – Fri. March 13th – […]

3 days ago | 0 reads

Will the Utah Jazz Pass the Portland Trail Blazers Next Year?

The Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz will face off tonight in a 7:00 PM contest between teams at the lower-to-middle end of the Western Conference standings. The 20-46 Jazz are headed straight for the ping pong ball pit, hoping to gather as many as possible for the NBA Draft Lottery in May. The 31-35 […]

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3 days ago | 0 reads

Blazers vs. Jazz Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers will look to bounce back from a tough loss when they host the Utah Jazz at 7:00 p.m. Pacific tonight at the Moda Center. The Blazers led the majority of the game, but allowed a 19-point advantage to gradually slip away in a 103-101 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday […]

3 days ago | 1 read

Which Blazers Center Do You Trust Most in Crunch Time?

In March the Portland Trail Blazers have finally gotten to enjoy one of the benefits of their roster: depth at the center position. Both starter Donovan Clingan and reserve Robert Williams III have played well. Though their shifts have been fairly predictable for the first three quarters of the game, given matchup and their usual […]

4 days ago | 2 reads

Injury Report: Blazers Almost at Full Strength vs. Jazz

The Portland Trail Blazers will face the Utah Jazz on Friday night with a nearly-full roster. Due to injuries, this is one of the few games this season in which that has happened. Per Trail Blazers PR, guards Shaedon Sharpe and Damian Lillard are the only two Blazers guaranteed to be out. Little-played center Yang […]

4 days ago | 2 reads

Are the Trail Blazers Too Corporate?

I had the privilege of attending the Moda Center as the Portland Trail Blazers played the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night as part of Blazer’s Edge Night, 2026. The game itself was interesting. I’ve already shared some thoughts on it here. As I got the chance to journey home, I settled into other reflections that […]

4 days ago | 4 reads

Curry to Sit Longer as Warriors, Blazers Battle for Play-In

With the Portland Trail Blazers a game and a half behind the Golden State Warriors for 9th place in the Western Conference, Golden State’s best player will be off the court a bit longer. Steph Curry will sit at least at an additional 10 days with a knee injury (specifically, patella-femoral pain syndrome and a […]

5 days ago | 2 reads

A Thank You for Blazer’s Edge from BE Night Guests

This is a post from Brian B, one of the adult leaders who took youth to our annual Blazer’s Edge Night event yesterday evening. He wants to share some of his experiences of the game and the people he brought with Blazer’s Edge readers. The lights drop.Moda Center rumbles.The bass thumps through the floor.The announcer’s […]

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5 days ago | 0 reads

Dame on Bam’s 83: ‘I Taught Him Everything He Knows’

As a 30-point-per-game scorer, Damian Lillard is in a better position than anyone to (light-heartedly) roast someone else for not being one. And while chatting on the Portland Trail Blazers’ broadcast with Kevin Calabro and Lamar Hurd, Damian Lillard did just that when talking about Bam Adebayo’s 83-point outburst earlier that evening: Bam was like, […]

5 days ago | 1 read