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Understanding Shaedon Sharpe and the Trail Blazers Offense

The Portland Trail Blazers entered their new season with high hopes for shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe. The fifth-year phenom looked good in preseason play, but his performance over the first five games of the regular season has been measured, at best. He’s averaging 17.0 points per game, fourth on his own squad. His field goal […]

Jrue Holiday Saves Trail Blazers in Narrow Win

With 117 points on the scoreboard and a 20-point lead after three quarters, the Portland Trail Blazers were set to cruise to another victory Wednesday night. Their fans could relax, their best players could rest, and the guys at the end of the bench could get some run. But games last four quarters and the […]

Trail Blazers Hold On After Nearly Fumbling to Jazz

The Portland Trail Blazers avoided a catastrophic collapse against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night to secure a 136-134 win and improve to 3-2 early in the 2025-26 NBA Season. A balanced Portland scoring attack saw five players end with 17 or more points, led by Jrue Holiday’s 27-point performance. The feisty Jazz rode a […]

Thybulle Exits Jazz Game Early With Thumb Injury

Portland Trail Blazers wing Matisse Thybulle won’t return during tonight’s game against the Utah Jazz due to a left thumb injury, the organization announced. Thybulle appeared to aggravate his thumb on a fast break play at the end of the first quarter. He began clutching his hand after the play as the buzzer expired, and […]

Blazers-Jazz Second Half Discussion Thread

The Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz are moving to the second half, so our GameDay Thread is doing the same. Here’s how to watch the game and tonight’s injury information: Portland Trail Blazers (2-2) vs. Utah Jazz (2-1) – Wed. Oct. 29 – 6 p.m. Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your […]

Blazers-Jazz First Half Discussion Thread

The Portland Trail Blazers have a chance to win two in a row tonight as they face the Utah Jazz on the road. Can they do it? Can Shaedon Sharpe bust out of his shooting slump? Those are just two of tonight’s storylines as the Blazers take the floor again. Here’s how to watch the […]

Billups and Rozier Will Not Be Paid While on Suspension

Editor’s Note: ESPN has changed its original article to state Billups’ paycheck will actually not be kept in escrow, so Blazer’s Edge has changed this article to reflect the same. Blazers’ head coach Chauncey Billups, currently suspended by the NBA after his arrest by the FBI for alleged illegal gambling, will not be paid while […]

Poll: Will the Blazers Be Better with Tiago Splitter?

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. The Portland Trail Blazers made a huge change last week, replacing long-time head coach Chauncey Billups […]

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A Painful Trade Proposal for the Trail Blazers and Suns

The Portland Trail Blazers and Phoenix Suns are two teams with similar records going in opposite directions. Both are expected to lurk near the mid-bottom of the Western Conference standings this season. The Blazers (2-2) are trying to make a step forward, converting youth and promise into actual victories…a goal that’s easier to set than […]

Blazers vs. Jazz Preview

The Portland Trail Blazers are traveling to take on the Utah Jazz for the third and final game of Portland’s early season road trip. This game comes after a split with the Los Angeles teams to start the stretch.The Blazers are sitting at 2-2 to start the season and looking to jump above .500 with […]

Are Gambling Charges Against Chauncey Billups Overblown?

Few scandals have blossomed so dramatically, or had such an immediate impact, as Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups being arrested last week for participating in an illegal gambling ring. Billups was suspended by the NBA within hours. The Trail Blazers had named assistant Tiago Splitter as their new acting head coach before twilight […]

Thybulle Still Questionable for Blazers-Jazz Game

Guard Matisse Thybulle is questionable for the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz game on Wednesday evening. The defensive specialist has been dealing with hip soreness and sat out Portland’s last game versus the Los Angeles Lakers. But in three appearances so far this season, Thybulle has shot 55.6% from the floor and an amazing […]

Where Does the Chauncey Billups Scandal Rank in Trail Blazers History?

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 […]

The Big Question Surrounding Trail Blazers Centers

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 […]

Shaedon Sharpe Hits Blazers Record Against Lakers

Shaedon Sharpe became the youngest Portland Trail Blazers player to make 1,000 field goals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Sharpe snared the record with his second field goal at Crypto Arena — an emphatic, one-handed dunk. The 22-year-old, who celebrates his next birthday in May, has averaged 5.3 field goal makes per […]

Blazers Turn It On in Second Half to Down LeBroken Lakers

On Monday night the Portland Trail Blazers played a version of the Los Angeles Lakers that looked like a version of those 1970’s bands still touring their greatest hits. You know how it works. The name burns bright on the marquee but the only legacy member of the group is the bass player, accompanied by […]

Trail Blazers Take Down Lakers in LA

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 […]

Blazers-Lakers Second Half Discussion Thread

It’s the second half of the Portland Trail Blazers’ game against the Los Angeles Lakers! Let’s talk about it! Here’s how to watch the game and tonight’s injury information: Portland Trail Blazers (1-2) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (2-1) – Mon. Oct. 27 – 7:30 p.m. Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your options […]

Blazers-Lakers First Half Discussion Thread

The Portland Trail Blazers faded away late to the Los Angeles Clippers yesterday. But they have a quick opportunity to get right against the LeBron- and Luka-less Lakers tonight in La La Land. Here’s how to watch the game and tonight’s injury information: Portland Trail Blazers (1-2) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (2-1) – Mon. Oct. […]

Blazers Assign Williams to Remix for Conditioning; Thybulle Out vs. Lakers

The Portland Trail Blazers have assigned center Robert Williams III to the Rip City Remix for return-to-court conditioning, the organization announced today. This doesn’t mean Williams will be suiting up in games for the Blazers’ G League affiliate. Instead, he’ll be using the assignment to get extra practice time. The Remix start training camp today, […]

Rip City Remix Trade for Dillon Jones

The Rip City Remix have traded for South Bay Lakers forward Dillon Jones. The 23-year-old played 54 games with the Oklahoma City Thunder last season, starting 3. He averaged 2.5 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 10.2 minutes per appearance. Before joining the NBA, Jones was a four-year played at Weber State, the alma […]

Why You’ll Want to Watch Blazers-Lakers Tonight Closely

Off to a 1-2 start to the 2025-26 NBA season, the Portland Trail Blazers might not exactly be appointment TV for basketball viewers. Despite the record, though, Portland has played a fast, tough style, both uniting and delighting Blazers fans. All of that is likely to come to an early-season head tonight as Portland faces […]

NBA Speaks Against Prop Bets, for AI Monitoring

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 […]

Tyronn Lue Says Chauncey Billups is Doing OK

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 […]

Blazers vs. Lakers Preview

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 […]