The ultimate coverage and analysis of the Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans are moving to the second half. That means so is tonight’s Gameday discussion thread! Enjoy the second half-action, everybody! Here are the game details again: Portland Trail Blazers (14-20) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (8-27) – Fri Jan. 2 – 5:00pm Pacific Where to watch via antenna or […]
about 1 month ago | 1 read
The Portland Trail Blazers are ringing in the new year with a matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans in the Big Easy. It’s a chance for Portland to get back in the win column after a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on New Year’s Eve. Tonight’s matchup also gives Portland a chance to […]
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Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija and guard Shaedon Sharpe were both nominated for NBA Western Conference Player of the Month for the month of December, the league announced today. In 14 games in December, Avdija averaged 24.6 points, 8.5 assists, 7.4 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 36.7 minutes per game while shooting 45.1% from the […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers are heading to New Orleans to take on the Pelicans for the second game of a three-game road trip. Portland is looking to add another game to the win column after losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first game of the road trip. New Orleans, on the other hand, […]
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Despite today’s injury update, there’s no change to the Portland Trail Blazers’ injury report for tomorrow’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans. Earlier today, the Blazers gave long-anticipated injury updates for Jrue Holiday, Matisse Thybulle, Scoot Henderson and Jerami Grant. Grant, who is dealing with left Achilles tendonitis, remains out despite the report suggesting he […]
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Happy New Year to all of those whose calendars just changed to 2026. Here’s hoping the year is full of fun and prosperity for you. Speaking of…the Portland Trail Blazers are in need of a little spruce-up with the turn of the calendar. What started as a promising season has slid into mediocrity, sometimes worse. […]
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The 2026 NBA Trade Deadline is coming up on February 5th, about five weeks away. The wires have been quiet across the league so far, but there are sure to be waves and splashes before the clock hits zero on the big date. The margins are too tight and the cost of carrying excess talent […]
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The Denver Nuggets got some good-but-bad injury news about MVP center Nikola Jokic today. Jokic was injured on Monday night in Denver’s game versus the Miami Heat. Prognosis was initially uncertain but feared serious. Today’s reports indicate that Jokic hyperextended his knee. He will be reevaluated in four weeks. That’s an extended absence, but not […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers went 2-2 this week with losses to the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Clippers to start, then wins over the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks to close it out. There were a number of standout performances this week, but rookie guard Caleb Love takes home the Blazer of the Week honor […]
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For the Portland Trail Blazers, late-game thrillers are becoming just another day at the office. No matter the size of the lead/deficit at halftime. Or the quality of the opponent. Or who’s suiting up for Portland’s MASH unit. Blazers games this season seem to always end the same way: a one-to-two possession battle in the […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers faced a mixed set of circumstances on Monday night as they welcomed the Dallas Mavericks to the Moda Center. Coming into the game with 12 wins and 21 losses, Dallas was hardly a powerhouse, particularly lacking center Anthony Davis. But the Blazers were coming off an emotional win just 24 hours […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers took down the Dallas Mavericks 125-122 in a game that came down to the wire. After jumping out to an early lead in the first quarter that they sustained most of the contest, Portland allowed the Mavericks to fight back and take the lead in the fourth. Portland was led in […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers and Dallas Mavericks are moving to the second half. That means so is tonight’s Gameday Discussion Thread! Here are the game details again: Portland Trail Blazers (13-19) vs. Dallas Mavericks (12-21) – Mon Dec. 29 – 7:30pm Pacific How to watch via antenna or cable: NBC How to stream: Peacock How to listen: Trail […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers are going for two wins in a row tonight when they take on the Dallas Mavericks at the Moda Center. A victory means Portland would finish out this five-game homestand with a 2-3 record and get a nice momentum boost as they head out for the road again. Time to see […]
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The NBA released its first round of All-Star vote returns on Monday and Deni Avdija of the Portland Trail Blazers received the seventh most votes in the Western Conference. Avdija is having a breakout season, averaging 25.5 points, 7.1 rebounds and 6.8 assists per game. Voters in Portland and beyond are clearly recognizing his strong […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers look to win a second consecutive game in a Monday night matchup with the Dallas Mavericks. The two teams enter Moda Center with similar records, but Portland has fared much better against stiffer Western Conference competition. The Trail Blazers in-conference record is 10-12 while Dallas sits at 6-15. The Mavericks have […]
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Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan lets out his emotions after big plays. Whether it’s a cold stare or a primal roar, the 7-foot-2 second-year big man — aptly nicknamed “Cling Kong” — feels the moment and lets the arena know. On Sunday afternoon at the Moda Center, Clingan was a lumbering highlight reel of […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers finally got the first victory of their five-game homestand on Sunday, beating the Boston Celtics 114-108 Sunday afternoon. The Blazers improved to 13-19 on the season, good for 10th place in the Western Conference. Shaedon Sharpe led the way with 26 points; Deni Avdija had 24 points, seven rebounds and 10 […]
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The Boston Celtics came into town riding a four-game winning streak. Meanwhile the injury-plagued Portland Trail Blazers, were losers of three straight at home. Two streaks entered the arena. One left, as the Portland Trail Blazers gutted out a gritty performance to beat the Celtics 114-108. First Quarter Stop me if you’ve heard this before: […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics are moving to the second half. That means so is today’s Gameday Discussion Thread! Here are the game details again: Portland Trail Blazers (12-19) vs. Boston Celtics (19-11) – Sun. Dec. 28 – 3:00pm Pacific Where to watch via antenna or cable: See your options on the Rip City Television […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers will look to bust out of a three-game losing streak when they take on the Boston Celtics this afternoon at home. Time to see if they can get it done! Here are the game details: Portland Trail Blazers (12-19) vs. Boston Celtics (19-11) – Sun. Dec. 28 – 3:00pm Pacific Where […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers will look to rediscover their mojo when they take on the Boston Celtics at the Moda Center this afternoon in a Sunday matinee. The shorthanded Blazers are in danger of registering their fourth straight loss — all at home — as the Celtics come to town. Between this game and a […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers have delivered mixed results this season. Though the team has been plagued by injury, several young players have grasped their opportunities with both hands. One of those is Sidy Cissoko who has thrived in an elevated role, contributing on both sides of the ball. Following a promising preseason, I suggested Cissoko, […]
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Not all NBA lottery picks are built the same, particularly when it comes to centers. The label “draft bust” may be unfair and overused, but chances are good that when you hear it employed, you’re going to be talking about a big man. Such is the case with the former second-overall pick in the 2020 […]
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The Portland Trail Blazers are struggling to find solutions right now. That reality stayed true on Friday night, as Portland got handled by the Los Angeles Clippers in a disheartening 119-103 loss at the Moda Center. After the Blazers got off to a promising start and led by six at halftime, the Clippers dominated the […]
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