Skip to main content

Blazer's Edge

https://www.blazersedge.com/ | 624 entries published

The ultimate coverage and analysis of the Portland Trail Blazers

Latest Entries

Join the Blazers vs Warriors Discussion Here!

It’s a late start tonight as the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Golden State Warriors at 8:00 PM, Pacific. Can the Blazers close out the sweep against their Bay Area brethren or will Golden State finally crack Portland’s code? Here’s what you need to know in order to watch the game. Portland Trail Blazers […]

21 days ago | 2 reads

Unraveling the Mystery of Shaedon Sharpe

The Portland Trail Blazers have multiple missions during the 2025-26 NBA season: win games, incorporate new players, develop their young core, and overcome a spate of injuries that has dogged the team since November. Amid the ups and downs, one player has toiled relatively anonymously, give or take a spectacular dunk or two. Shaedon Sharpe […]

21 days ago | 0 reads

Blazers Find Familiar Ground in NBA Power Rankings

I once knew a couple who visited Hawaii several times a year. They kept going back and going back until finally they decided to purchase property there. Might as well, right? If you substitute “Portland Trail Blazers” for “a couple” and “20th place” for “Hawaii”, you have the perfect description of the Blazers in the […]

21 days ago | 2 reads

Avdija Out Versus Warriors With Lower Back Soreness

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija will be out for Tuesday’s road game against the Golden State Warriors due to lower back soreness, the organization announced. The Oregonian’s Joe Freeman reported evaluation of the injury is ongoing. Avdija exited late in the fourth quarter of Portland’s 123-114 loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday […]

22 days ago | 4 reads

Holiday Feels Good in Return

Moda Center fans showered Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday with cheers and applause as he checked in at the 7:19 mark of the second quarter on Sunday versus the New York Knicks. It marked the 35-year-old veteran’s first game action since Nov. 14, ending a 27-game absence due to a nagging right calf strain. […]

22 days ago | 1 read

Avdija Nominated for NBA Player of the Week

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija couldn’t capture his second consecutive NBA Western Conference Player of the Week award, but he was nominated for the honor again this week. Avdija led the Blazers to an impressive 3-1 record this week by averaging 29.8 points (on 48% shooting), 5.5 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.5 steals per […]

22 days ago | 3 reads

Love Showing Newfound Consistency for Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers continued a strong stretch of play this week by besting the Houston Rockets twice and falling to the New York Knicks in a competitive game for a 2-1 record. Despite continued high-level contributions from all the usual suspects, this week’s Blazer of the Week goes to guard Caleb Love. Please help […]

22 days ago | 2 reads

Why Don’t the Blazers Trade for a Big-Name Point Guard?

As the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline approaches, point guards are flying across the NBA landscape. The Washington Wizards just acquired Trae Young from the Atlanta Hawks. It appears that Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant will be the next domino to fall. Meanwhile, up in the corner of the country, the Portland Trail Blazers are playing […]

NBA

22 days ago | 0 reads

Avdija’s Injury Brings Buzzkill to Hot Stretch, Holiday’s Return

The Portland Trail Blazers’ five-game winning streak ended at the hands of the New York Knicks on Sunday evening at the Moda Center. But the biggest storyline of the 123-114 loss walked stiffly into the Trail Blazers locker room about 45 minutes after the final buzzer sounded. It was Blazers star forward Deni Avdija, wincing […]

23 days ago | 5 reads

Blazers Get Knickerbockered

The Portland Trail Blazers finally lost a game in 2026, falling 123-114 to the New York Knicks on Sunday afternoon. The loss snaps Portland’s five-game winning streak and keeps their record below .500 on the season. The Blazers (19-21) led with less than five minutes to play, but things went very poorly after that. The […]

23 days ago | 3 reads

Knicks Outlast Blazers in Portland

The Portland Trail Blazers kept it close most of the way, but eventually fell to the New York Knicks 123-114. A back-and-forth affair – both in the movement up and down the court and the score – the Blazers and Knicks brought more energy than could be reasonably be expected for a Sunday afternoon game […]

23 days ago | 2 reads

Blazers vs. Knicks: Second Half Discussion!

Let’s keep the conversation about the Portland Trail Blazers vs. New York Knicks game rolling here! Also: help send kids in need to see a Blazers game here! Here’s what you need to know we watch: Portland Trail Blazers (19-20) vs. New York Knicks (24-14) – Sun. Jan 11 – 3pm Pacific How to watch […]

23 days ago | 4 reads

Kris Murray Out Indefinitely With Lumbar Strain

Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray will be out indefinitely due to a lumbar strain in his lower back, the team announced on Sunday. The Blazers said his status will be updated as appropriate. Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray was evaluated after Monday night’s game vs. the Utah Jazz and it has been determined that he has […]

23 days ago | 2 reads

Early 3pm Game First Half Discussion: Blazers vs. Knicks!

UPDATE: Jrue Holiday and Robert Williams III are both AVAILABLE to play. The Portland Trail Blazers have won five games in a row for the first time since 2021 – yes, seriously – and they look to keep the train rolling against the Knickerbockers of New York. We also may or may not get Jrue […]

23 days ago | 3 reads

Blazers Host Jalen Brunson and the Knicks

The Portland Trail Blazers, perhaps with Jrue Holiday finally in tow, will look to extend their five-game winning streak as they host Jalen Brunson and one of the East’s best teams in the New York Knicks this Sunday.  The Knicks Report Having already conquered the Emirates™ NBA Cup – to some, the absolute pinnacle of […]

23 days ago | 0 reads

Update: Jrue Holiday PROBABLE vs. Knicks

Update 10:15am: Jrue Holiday has now been upgraded to PROBABLE for tonight’s game against the New York Knicks as of the NBA’s 10:15am Injury Report. Robert Williams III is now also listed as Probable. As of a few weeks ago, teams are required to update their injury reports every 15 minutes. The injury report for […]

24 days ago | 4 reads

Which Blazers Are Untouchable at the NBA Trade Deadline?

The Portland Trail Blazers are approaching the 2026 NBA Trade Deadline with the potential to be both buyers and sellers. While there’s always the chance they stand pat, February 5th will be the franchise’s last opportunity to improve before a potential run at the playoffs, perhaps moving the expiring deals owned by Robert Williams III […]

NBA

24 days ago | 0 reads

Ime Udoka Makes Salty Postgame Remarks Following Blazers Loss

After beating the Houston Rockets twice in four nights, the Portland Trail Blazers remain undefeated in 2026. The Blazers have won five in a row for the first time since May 2022. seven of their last eight contests. Even after back-to-back losses to Portland, the run isn’t enough to earn the respect of Houston’s head […]

NBA

24 days ago | 1 read

Blazers Overcome Rockets Again, Avdija Talks About Zebras

It’s tough to beat a quality team twice in a row. It’s doubly hard to do so when that opponent has Kevin Freaking Durant playing at the level of his all-time great reputation. But that’s what the Portland Trail Blazers did this week when they defeated the Houston Rockets twice in three days at the […]

25 days ago | 2 reads

Blazers Defuse Rockets with “Next Up” Brigade

Whenever the Portland Trail Blazers and Houston Rockets get together, it’s like watching two cats go at it after a full display of arched backs and hissing. It’s not going to be pretty. Chaos will reign. But fur is going to fly and you do NOT want to get into the middle of it. True […]

25 days ago | 5 reads

Blazers Pull Rug from Durant, Rockets in Pivotal Fourth Quarter

The Portland Trail Blazers won their fifth consecutive game in NBA action tonight, turning back the Houston Rockets for the second time in two outings to remain undefeated in 2026. The final score was 111-105, Portland. The Blazers have now won six of their last seven games and are 19-20 on the season. Toumani Camara […]

25 days ago | 3 reads

Discussion: Second Half of Trail Blazers vs. Rockets!

Let’s chat about the second half of Blazers vs. Rockets here! Also: Please help send kids in need to see a Blazers game here! Here’s what you need to know as you prepare to watch: Portland Trail Blazers (18-20) vs. Houston Rockets (22-12) – Fri. Jan. 9th – 7:00pm Pacific How to watch via antenna […]

25 days ago | 3 reads

Discussion: Trail Blazers vs. Rockets First Half!

The Portland Trail Blazers are winners of four in a row for the first time this season, including a squeaker over this same Rockets team just a few days ago. Can they do it again? Let’s find out together and chat about the game with friends and neighbors here! While you’re waiting, help send kids […]

25 days ago | 1 read

Ja Morant on Trading Block?

Once a future face of the league, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant now may have to make his NBA home elsewhere, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania: The Memphis Grizzlies are entertaining offers to potentially move two-time All-Star Ja Morant ahead of the Feb. 5 NBA trade deadline, sources told ESPN. Multiple teams are pursuing Morant […]

25 days ago | 1 read