The ultimate coverage and analysis of the Portland Trail Blazers
It’s Black Friday in America, traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year. Bargain-hunters are getting a start on their Christmas shopping. Every outlet from the local mall to cyberspace is trying to convince shoppers that their deals are the best, money well-spent with happiness to follow. To honor the occasion, here’s a question for […]
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Oklahoma City Thunder star forward Jalen Williams will make his season debut against the Phoenix Suns tonight, according to the team’s injury report. The 2025 NBA All-Star missed OKC’s first 19 games as he recovered from a July surgery on his right wrist, after playing through a torn ligament during the team’s title run last […]
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Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija’s star is rising, and that’s reflected in the Ringer’s updated rankings of the top 100 players in the NBA. In the updated list dropped on Wednesday, the fast and physical forward jumped to No. 40, leaping 13 spots from his ranking of No. 53 on Oct. 15. The spot […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers have had an up-and-down start to their 2025-26 season. A team that looked to be vying for contention in the 2026 Playoffs and the NBA Cup has suddenly fallen on hard times, losing 8 of their last 11 games. What’s going on here? Was their early-season success a mirage? Will we […]
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Happy Thanksgiving to all of our American readers! The NBA has the day off, but we’ve spent the holiday asking you questions about your favorite team, the Portland Trail Blazers. The last one on the docket today is personal. After the meal is done and the discussion fades, there’s always one more bit of business […]
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Thanksgiving is supposedly about a lot of things: turkey, football, giving thanks… That’s in theory. In practice, it boils down to one thing for most of us, eating as much as humanly possible around an over-laden table. But that’s not the end of the story. Not everything on that table is created equal. Cranberries and […]
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It’s Thanksgiving in the U.S.! Most people are gathered around tables, inhaling carbs from potatoes and pie, trying to avoid awkward conversations around the family table while side-eyeing football games on the TV. What a holiday! In case the festivities are leaving you flat, we’re posting a series of questions related to the Portland Trail […]
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Like most of America, the Portland Trail Blazers have the day off today, celebrating Thanksgiving. The annual event belongs to the NFL. There are no NBA games scheduled today. (Wait for Christmas, though!) We want to mark the occasion by asking a few questions of you today. If the stress of family time gets to […]
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For the first time since the Portland Trail Blazers made the NBA Playoffs in 2021, back when Terry Stotts still roamed the Moda Center sidelines and Neil Olshey sat in the big chair, the franchise played a game with stakes on Wednesday night. The Blazers faced the San Antonio Spurs with a chance to punch […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers had a ready-made chance to punch their ticket to the 2025 NBA Cup Tournament on Wednesday night, welcoming the San Antonio Spurs (without Victor Wembanyama) to the Moda Center. A win was all Portland needed to take Group C of the Cup competition. And…a win is exactly what they didn’t get. […]
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Everything was set up for this to be a triumphant game for the Portland Trail Blazers. A win and the Blazers would advance to the knockout round of the Emirates NBA Cup, but they couldn’t get the job done, falling to the San Antonio Spurs 115 – 102 in a physically-punishing tangle at Moda Center. Turnovers, […]
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Let’s chat about the second half of the Portland Trail Blazers / San Antonio Spurs here! Remember: a Portland win tonight clinches their NBA Cup group (West Group C)! Here are the details again: Portland Trail Blazers (8-10) vs. San Antonio Spurs (11-5) – Wed. Nov 26th – 7pm Pacific How to watch via antenna […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers play arguably their biggest game of the year, with a win tonight against the San Antonio Spurs giving Portland a win in their NBA Cup group (West Group C)! Here are the details if you plan to watch. Portland Trail Blazers (8-10) vs. San Antonio Spurs (11-5) – Wed. Nov 26th […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers are facing off against the San Antonio Spurs in the fourth and final game of the Emirates NBA Cup group stage, which will have huge implications for Portland. Win tonight and the Blazers clinch their NBA Cup group (West Group C), which given the competition would have seen improbable or impossible […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers’ Rip City Television Network has expanded to KSTW Seattle 11 to broadcast more games in Washington’s King County in high-definition, the organization announced Tuesday. Beginning with Portland’s matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, KSTW is scheduled to broadcast 20 Blazers games this season over the air on channel 11 […]
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A sports and conditioning “mad scientist,” Cem Eren trains both Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard and light heavyweight boxing champion David Benavidez. Michael Jordan trained with Tim Grover. Steph Curry trains with Carl Bergstrom. And, for the past nine years, Damian Lillard has trained with Cem Eren, a Tigard-based strength and conditioning coach […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers face the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night at the Moda Center with a chance to punch their ticket to the NBA Cup knockout rounds. And the home team could be getting a key reinforcement back just in time for the matchup. Blazers starting guard Shaedon Sharpe has been upgraded to questionable […]
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With injuries taking out their regular guard rotation and a myriad of close losses not helping, the Portland Trail Blazers have just been trying to stay afloat lately. That reality was reflected in the latest power rankings from NBA.com’s John Schuhmann and The Athletic’s Law Murray (subscription required), who both took note of Portland’s injury […]
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Portland Trail Blazers fans in Central Oregon will now have more opportunities to catch their team on TV. All regional Blazers games will be carried in high definition on COTV, Central Oregon Daily reported on Monday. Central Oregon, the state’s fastest growing region, is comprised of Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook counties. The region includes Bend, one of Oregon’s largest […]
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NBA injuries are the hottest subject in sports this week. Even the return of LeBron James to the Los Angeles Lakers and the potential return of Kawhi Leonard to the Clippers after early-season injuries can’t overcome the tidal wave of bad news for Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and other NBA stars. A national radio host […]
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Tomorrow the Portland Trail Blazers will face the San Antonio Spurs, a mid-week game in November that would be relatively meaningless save for one factor. If Portland wins, they will punch their ticket to the 2025 NBA Cup Tournament as victors in Group C of the Western Conference Pool. On the eve of the game, […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers bounced back from an ugly Sunday loss to close out a winning road trip with a 115-103 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Facing the Bucks without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jerami Grant led a balanced Blazers attack with 35 points, including 16-19 from the free throw line. Deni Avdija […]
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According to an old Hawaiian proverb, there is more than one way to peel a pineapple — and judging by the way the Portland Trail Blazers unwrapped the Milwaukee Bucks tonight, my ancient ancestors may have been on to something. Playing with a patchwork lineup for what seemed like the hundredth consecutive time, the Blazers […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers are facing the Milwaukee Bucks tonight. One half is in the books. What will the second half bring? Here are the details if you haven’t tuned in yet. Portland Trail Blazers (7-10) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (8-9) – Mon. Nov 24th – 5pm Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: See your […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers face the Milwaukee Bucks tonight. Even though the Bucks will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Blazers without Damian Lillard, it should still be an exciting game. Young legs, plenty of action, and the opportunity for the Blazers to get a game closer to .500. Here are the details if you […]
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