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Talk Blazers-Heat Second Half Here!

The Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat are in the midst of their early-season matchup. This is your second half discussion thread to talk about the game. Here’s the info you need about the game and how to watch: Portland Trail Blazers (5-3) vs. Miami Heat (5-4) – Saturday, November 8 – 5:00pm Pacific How to […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Talk Trail Blazers vs. Miami Heat Here!

The Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat will face each other this evening in the kick-off to Portland’s first extended road trip of the season. Here’s the info you need about the game and how to watch: Portland Trail Blazers (5-3) vs. Miami Heat (5-4) – Saturday, November 8 – 5:00pm Pacific How to watch via […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Trail Blazers Injuries Have a Bigger Effect Than You Think

The Portland Trail Blazers have cultivated a defensive identity. The hard-nosed negating foundation has given the playing group something to build off while it figures out what it is on the other side of the ball. Unfortunately, that established defensive persona, which currently ranks 10th most stingy, was dealt blows in consecutive games last week. […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Portland Trail Blazers vs Miami Heat Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers are in Miami to take on the Heat to start a five-game road trip. Portland is coming off of a win over the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in their last game. On the other side, the Heat are on the second night of a back-to-back after taking down the Charlotte […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Is it Time for the Trail Blazers to Name Tiago Splitter Head Coach?

After former Head Coach Chauncey Billups was suspended by the NBA in late October for gambling-related charges, the Portland Trail Blazers named assistant coach Tiago Splitter as Acting Head Coach. Since then Splitter has accumulated a 5-3 record with wins against the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder to his team’s credit. Now one writer, […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Blazers Fans Think Avdija Is Next for NBA Player of the Week

Portland Trail Blazers fans voted Deni Avdija as the next likely team member to win NBA Player of the Week. Choosing between Avdija, Toumani Camara, and Shaedon Sharpe, fans said overwhelmingly that Avdija was at the front of the line. 82% of voters selected the forward. Camara came in second with 10% of the vote. […]

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2 months ago | 0 reads

Conflicting Reports: Will Allen Estate Retain Minority Stake in Blazers?

The Paul G. Allen Estate will retain a 20 percent share in the Blazers under the terms outlined in the proposed sale to Tom Dundon’s group. John Canzano reported on details of the agreement today. If the sale is approved by the league, Dundon becomes the “majority governor” despite owning a slightly smaller percentage of the […]

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2 months ago | 0 reads

Sportswriter, Pro Poker Player Contrasts Tyronn Lue with Chauncey Billups

The worlds of the NBA and professional poker collided last month when Portland Trail Blazers Coach Chauncey Billips got embroiled in a scandal wherein celebrities would lure players to rigged, private poker parties wherein unwitting participants would get fleeced. Billups was suspended by the NBA and replaced as Portland’s head coach in the wake of […]

2 months ago | 0 reads

Can the Blazers Find Room for Rayan Rupert?

When the Portland Trail Blazers drafted Rayan Rupert of the New Zealand Breakers with the 43rd pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, an interesting report popped up. Sources stated that once the second round had started and Rupert was still on the board, the had a guaranteed promise. In turn, it caused all the teams […]

2 months ago | 5 reads

Blazers Make List of Underestimated Teams

I’ll admit it. I underestimated these Portland Trail Blazers. Sure, I expected improvement and tenacious defense, but I didn’t expect… this. Not so early in the season at least. John Gonzalez of CBS Sports is right there with me, listing the Portland Trail Blazers in a list of six teams who appear to have been […]

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2 months ago | 0 reads

Damon Jones Pleads Not Guilty in NBA Gambling Cases

Damon Jones has pleaded not guilty to charges in both cases in which he was recently indicted, according to The Athletic (subscription required): Former NBA player Damon Jones pleaded not guilty Thursday in Brooklyn federal court on charges related to his alleged involvement in a rigged poker game ring and an alleged illicit sports gambling […]

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2 months ago | 0 reads

NBA Officials: Late Foul Was Correct Call

When NBA games come down to the wire, you want the play and the skill of the competitors on the court to determine the outcome of the game. The last thing you want is some dork in a gray shirt to blow a shrill whistle, stop play, and completely change the outcome of a close […]

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2 months ago | 0 reads

Blazers Fifth in Recent Power Poll

The Portland Trail Blazers have garnered an early-season reputation as giant slayers, and the media has taken notice. Following their nail-biter win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, CBS Sports has ranked the Blazers fifth (!) in their most recent power poll. CBS Sports’ Brad Botkin writes: Amazing start for the Blazers at 5-3 with wins […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Avdija Captains Blazers Comeback Versus OKC

The Portland Trail Blazers’ matchup with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night was a lot. It was dead and then alive. Frustrating and then euphoric. Hard to watch and then must-see TV. It was imperfect and wacky and nerve-wracking. Above all, it was a win, as the Blazers rallied from 22 down […]

2 months ago | 2 reads

Blazers Rally Back, Defeat Thunder in Thriller

The Portland Trail Blazers erased a 22-point deficit to hand the Oklahoma City Thunder their first loss of the season on Wednesday night at the Moda Center. Deni Avdija overcame a slow start to lead the Blazers with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists. Veteran guard Jrue Holiday made six 3-pointers en route to […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Blazers Hand OKC First Loss of Season in Comeback

After a slow start, the Portland Trail Blazers rallied back to hand the reigning-champion Oklahoma City Thunder their first loss of the season, 121-119. The Thunder rested several key players. Despite their short-handedness, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Aaron Wiggins, and their armada of guys who make you ask “Wait, who is that? How many threes has he […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

Blazers-Thunder Second Half Discussion Thread

The Blazers and Thunder roll into the second half! Let’s discuss here. Here’s how to watch the game and tonight’s injury information: Portland Trail Blazers (4-3) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (8-0) – Wed. Nov. 5 – 7 p.m. Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your options on the Rip City Television Network. How to […]

2 months ago | 4 reads

Wesley Has Surgery, Out For 8-12 Weeks

The Portland Trail Blazers’ Blake Wesley could be out until the end of January, according to a press release released by the organization. Portland Trail Blazers guard Blake Wesley underwent successful surgery today to repair a fracture of the fifth metatarsal base in his right foot. The procedure was performed by Dr. Martin O’Malley at the Hospital […]

2 months ago | 4 reads

Adrian Was Right About Jerami Grant

The Portland Trail Blazers are off to a promising 4-3 start. They have a new man acting as head coach on the sidelines. And they recently followed up their best win of the season last Friday with their worst loss of the season to kick off the new week. Suffice to say, there’s a lot […]

2 months ago | 1 read

Blazers-Thunder First Half Discussion Thread

The Portland Trail Blazers had a disappointing womp-womp performance against the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers… can they make a more spirited showing against the reigning champs and the NBA’s best team, the undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder? Only one way to find out! Here’s how to watch the game and tonight’s injury information: Portland Trail Blazers […]

2 months ago | 3 reads

NBA, Congressional Committee Met About Gambling

NBA officials met today with staff of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee about the recent indictments of current and former NBA players and coaches, according to ESPN and The Athletic (subscription required): The meeting with the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee staffers began at 3 p.m. and ended before […]

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2 months ago | 0 reads

Utah’s Kessler Out for Season

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler will miss the rest of the 2025-26 season after being diagnosed with a torn labrum in his left shoulder, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania: Utah’s Walker Kessler is undergoing season-ending left shoulder surgery for a torn labrum, sources tell ESPN Kessler sat most of the preseason with what was originally […]

2 months ago | 1 read

Huge Announcement for Trail Blazers 2025-26 Season!

The Portland Trail Blazers have embarked on a new season. It’s exciting, fun, and it has at least decent prospects of being better than any of the past four. That’s an amazing way to start the year. Here’s another amazing thing. Today we’re announcing Blazer’s Edge Night, 2025-26. That’s our annual charity event where readers […]

2 months ago | 1 read