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Blazers Notes: Portland Snaps Streak, Big Injury Updates, Lucrative Trade Proposals

The Portland Trail Blazers took down the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night and in the process, the team snapped two unfortunate streaks. It was a total team effort and gave Portland their 11th win of the year.

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Greg Oden Discusses Blazers’ Effort During In-Game Interview

The 2007 No. 1 overall pick offered some constructive criticism to his former team. Former Portland Trail Blazers center Greg Oden returned to the Moda Center Saturday night to watch a Blazers game for the first time since his playing days.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / December 29

Blazers HC Reveals How 'Connectivity' Led to Upset Win Over Mavs

The Portland Trail Blazers' surprising 126-122 victory over the Dallas Mavericks marked an important point in the modern history of this NBA franchise.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / December 29

Blazers HC Provides Big Injury Update on Status of Crucial Wing

The Portland Trail Blazers have a lot of young guys who they are trying to play this season. They want to figure out who is going to be a part of the future and who they can trade.

Jerami Grant News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / December 29

New Trade Proposal Has Blazers Send Jerami Grant to West Rival For Young Star

The Portland Trail Blazers are having a rough season, to say the least. Fresh off of a win over the Dallas Mavericks, the Blazers are now 11-20, leaving them in 13th place in the Western Conference ahead of the 5-27 New Orleans Pelicans and the 7-23 Jazz.

Kyrie Irving News / NBA Analysis Network / December 29

Kyrie Irving names Portland Trail Blazers star playing ‘out of his mind’, did one move he’s never seen him do before

The beauty of the NBA is that on any given night, a lesser team can spring an upset against a more fancied rival. That’s exactly what happened overnight when the fourth-seed Dallas Mavericks slipped to a loss to the 13th-seed Portland Trail Blazers, with the score finishing 126-122.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / December 29

Blazers Notes: Massive Trade Proposal, More Injuries, Former Star Could Be Moved

The Portland Trail Blazers have been one of the more inconsistent teams across the NBA this season. This has led to many believing that they would be primed for the upcoming NBA trade deadline.

Deni Avdija News / Last Word On Sports / December 28

Deni Avdija is Blossoming Into a Top Blazers Star

The Portland Trail Blazers have been a mixed bag during the 2024-25 season. The team is firmly in rebuild mode, but they have bright spots. One of those promising players is Deni Avdija, the forward they acquired in an offseason trade with the Washington Wizards. Avdija has become the Blazers star for the 2024-25 season.

Scoot Henderson News / Last Word On Sports / December 27

Scoot Henderson is Ready To Lead The Blazers’ Future

Scoot Henderson had a signature game against the Jazz on Boxing Day, proving he’s ready to lead the Blazers’ future. He wants to be Portland’s star and be part of the long-term backcourt with Shaedon Sharpe.

NBA News / Field Level Media / December 27

Scoot Henderson, Blazers beat Jazz in final second

Scoot Henderson hit a game-winning step-back jumper with one-tenth of a second remaining to lift the Portland Trail Blazers to a 122-120 victory over the visiting Utah Jazz on Thursday night.

Chauncey Billups News / Field Level Media / December 26

Blazers coach Chauncey Billups to miss 2 games

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups will miss the next two games following the death of his grandmother. The team confirmed that assistant Nate Bjorkgren will coach Thursday night's home game against the Utah Jazz and Saturday's home date with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Draft on SI / December 20

Trail Blazers Former No. 3 Pick Struggling in Year 2

Selected at No. 3 in the 2023 NBA Draft behind only Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama and Charlotte forward Brandon Miller, Scoot Henderson was thought of to be the next great player to usher the Portland Trail Blazers into their next era.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / December 19

Portland Trail Blazers Not ‘Eager’ to Move Top Trade Candidate

With the Portland Trail Blazers struggling with an 8-18 record and being in the midst of a six-game losing streak, many expect the team to make a trade or two this season.

Jerami Grant News / Hoops Wire / December 18

Trail Blazers Likely To Be Active, With Trade Calls Coming On Jerami Grant, Others

The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to be one of the more active teams in the NBA trade market as the deadline approaches, and Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report identifies a handful of players who could be on the move if the right offer comes along.