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Revisit some of the season’s most interesting characters, moments and games through the eyes of BE’s beat reporter. My first season as a Portland Trail Blazers beat writer is one I’ll never forget.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 27

Blazers Face Major Contract Extension Decisions on Multiple Stars

Should recently-extended Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin want to spread the extension love around (head coach Chauncey Billups also inked one this summer), he could opt to extend the deals of a trio of young players still on their rookie-scale contract.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / April 26

Are Early Extensions in the Offing for Portland’s Young Players?

The Blazers can extend three young talents this summer. What should they do? The Portland Trail Blazers are endowed with young, talented wings. The Summer of 2025 should highlight that reality, as Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara and Rayan Rupert go into the summer eligible for their rookie-contract extensions.

Denver Nuggets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NBA playoff triple-doubles leaders' quiz

Can you name every NBA player with at least three triple-doubles in the postseason?

The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

The '60 points in an NBA game' quiz

The 'Most 15-assist NBA games' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Draft on SI / April 26

Portland Trail Blazers Have Pivotal NBA Draft Ahead

The Portland Trail Blazers have been one of the league’s more interesting teams this season, owning an extremely young core, but one that’s scratched and clawed its way to wins.

Donovan Clingan News / Blazer's Edge / April 25

Donovan Clingan’s Promising Rookie Season Brings Hope in Portland

The Trail Blazers might have gotten a good one. The Portland Trail Blazers have completed their 2024-25 season in style, earning a 36-46 record and an honorable mention in the “upcoming teams in the Western Conference” category.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / April 25

The Blazers’ Trade Market Could Be Busy In The Offseason

The 2025 offseason will likely have its fair share of transactions, but the Blazers’ trade market should be significant. They want to follow head coach Chauncey Billups’ vision amidst a Portland rebuild, which could involve an Anfernee Simons trade and more.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 25

Former Blazers Star Announces Retirement After 11 NBA Seasons

Former longtime Portland Trail Blazers swingman Will Barton is calling it a career. The Memphis product, who last played in the league circa 2023 with the Toronto Raptors and has been plying his trade elsewhere, took to his Instagram account to announce his retirement from basketball.

Toumani Camara News / Blazer's Edge / April 24

Toumani Camara Finishes Ninth in Defensive Player of the Year Voting

Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley took home the award. The NBA has announced that Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara finished ninth place in voting for Defensive Player of the Year, while Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley won the award.

Shaedon Sharpe News / Blazer's Edge / April 24

Shaedon Sharpe Plowed Forward in Third NBA Season

The shooting guard is starting to come into his own. The Portland Trail Blazers are dipping their toes into the 2025 offseason, preparing for the NBA Draft Lottery, free agency and trade season while evaluating a young, but growing, roster.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 24

Blazers Expected to be Active in Trade Talks This Summer: Report

The Portland Trail Blazers entered this past season with expectations of finishing near the bottom of the Western Conference. While they didn’t make the playoffs, they exceeded expectations, finishing tied for 11th in the West with a 36-46 record, just three games out of the Play-in Tournament.

Sidy Cissoko News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 23

How Sidy Cissoko embraced new Blazers opportunity

The NBA trade deadline can be a tough time for players, and for Portland Trail Blazers guard Sidy Cissoko, it was more like a whirlwind. Amid his second season with the San Antonio Spurs, he was traded to the Sacramento Kings as part of the De’Aaron Fox blockbuster trade that also involved the Chicago Bulls.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / April 23

Blazers Mentioned in Anonymous NBA Player Poll

The annual poll from the Athletic mentions Avdija, Camara, Sharpe, Simons and Billups. The Athletic is back with their annual anonymous player poll, and a few Blazers have earned a place.

Shaedon Sharpe News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 23

Blazers Star Shaedon Sharpe Reveals Major Summer Goal

Third-year Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe did take a big developmental leap this season — but it came as a result of a demotion. Head coach Chauncey Billups decided to shift Sharpe to the bench on January 19.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 22

Blazers Continue to Be Linked With Sharpshooting ACC Guard Ahead of NBA Draft

The Portland Trail Blazers got a head start on their offseason after not making the playoffs. They tried the best that they could to make a late run at the Play-In, but fell short.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 25

Four lottery-bound NBA teams trending in opposite directions

Four lottery-bound teams trending in opposite directions as NBA Draft approaches

While some NBA teams are entering the offseason with clear momentum and direction, other teams appear headed in a much less desirable direction.

French guard declaring for NBA Draft

Arkansas star reportedly enters transfer portal, but remaining in NBA Draft

Cooper Flagg and the can't-miss NBA prospects who missed

Analyst dubs Western Conference team desired landing spot for Flagg

Best landing spots for Ace Bailey

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / April 21

Trail Blazers Offseason Primer: There’s Finally Direction In Portland, And It’s Not Bad

The Portland Trail Blazers weren’t great in 2024-25 — but they were a heck of a lot better than the year before. After going 21-61 last season, the Blazers finished 36-46 this time around, showing clear signs of progress and potential.

Scoot Henderson News / Last Word On Sports / April 21

Scoot Henderson Is Gradually Developing Into The Blazers’ Star

Scoot Henderson has been under pressure to meet the sky-high expectations for him since before the 2023 NBA Draft. The Trail Blazers’ rebuild continues to be promising, as Scoot’s development shows high-level potential.

Chauncey Billups News / The Lead / April 18

Portland Players Chose to Keep Chauncey Billups

Among Blazer fans, there were a lot of mixed emotions about the franchise’s decision to give Head Coach Chauncey Billups a multi-year contract extension.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / April 17

Why The 2025-26 Campaign Is A Make-or-Break Blazers Season

For the past few years, the Trail Blazers have been building towards the future. Portland’s long-term progress has shown promising signs, as the Blazers’ future looks bright.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15

1 player Blazers must trade in 2025 NBA offseason

The Portland Trail Blazers may not quite be at the level required yet to be a playoff team in the Western Conference, but they have been making steady progress over the past few seasons.

Deni Avdija News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 14

Deni Avdija reveals key to All-Star level play to end season

The Portland Trail Blazers had a strong finish to the second half of the season, and it resulted in head coach Chauncey Billups receiving a contract extension.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 14

The NBA's Bob Sura All-Stars

Let’s examine which marginal players have taken advantage of some late-season opportunities. Who are the 2024-25 Bob Sura All-Stars?

Clippers' strong finish shows they clearly won James Harden trade

Trail Blazers make a big move with future of HC Chauncey Billups

Suns could reportedly hire Kevin Durant’s former coach

NBA stars from the Jordan era you may have forgotten

The 'NBA players to record a triple-double in 2017-18' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 13

Trail Blazers maul Lakers to end on high note

Dalano Banton matched a season high with 23 points to fuel the host Portland Trail Blazers to a convincing 109-81 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday in the teams' regular-season finale.

Chauncey Billups News / Yardbarker / April 14

Trail Blazers make a big move with future of HC Chauncey Billups

The Portland Trail Blazers know head coach Chauncey Billups may be a hot commodity, so they're not letting another team poach him.

76ers to retain HC Nick Nurse, president Daryl Morey for next season

Kyle Lowry sums up Philadelphia’s poor season with perfect quote

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama provides a significant injury update

Jazz secure top five pick in NBA Draft after clinching league's worst record

How Wizards' Alex Sarr has likely solidified NBA Rookie of the Year Award

Joe Cronin News / Hoops Rumors / April 7

Trail Blazers sign GM Joe Cronin to multiyear extension

12:30pm: The extension is now official, the Trail Blazers announced in a press release. “Joe has demonstrated leadership and vision during his time as General Manager, and I’m excited to see him continue building the foundation for a long-term, winning team,” said Jody Allen, chair of the Portland Trail Blazers.