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NBA Insider Has 'Huge Hopes' for Blazers Big Man

What exactly will the Portland Trail Blazers be next season? The team was trending in the right direction at the end of last season, ultimately finishing with a sub-par 36-46 record, thanks to the strong finishes of forwards Toumani Camara and Deni Avdija.

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Portland Trail Blazers star says he’s blown away by ‘touching’ words from Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Greece team has advanced to the quarterfinals of EuroBasket 2025. Giannis Antetokounmpo reminded fans of his dominance during Greece’s 84-79 win over Israel in their round of 16 matchup at the 2025 EuroBasket.

Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 8

Blazers Star ‘Gave Everything’ in Israel’s Loss to Slovenia

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija had a fantastic showing for Israel against Slovenia in the 2025 FIBA Eurobasket tournament Thursday, however came up just short as they lost their final game of group play.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 8

Where Will the Blazers’ Defense Finish in 2025-26?

The Portland Trail Blazers have forged an identity as a defensive-minded, scrappy young team. That emphasis on defense, length and switchability helped the Blazers finish the second half of last season strong, improving their year-end win total by 15.

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The '2024-25 NBA double-double leaders' quiz

How many of the NBA players to record 10 or more double-doubles in the 2024-25 NBA seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'NBA 10-block triple-doubles' quiz

The 'Most points in an NBA Christmas Day game' quiz

The 'NBA assist champions' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 8

Camara, Grant Land on NBA Power Forward Rankings

Two members of the Portland Trail Blazers made it on HoopsHype’s list of the top 26 power forwards heading into the 2025-26 season: Toumani Camara and Jerami Grant.

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The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under

Being tall tends to give you a better chance at success in basketball. Sometimes, though, players are so good that despite being short by NBA standards, they make a significant impact on the league.

Robert Williams News / Blazer's Edge / September 8

Robert Williams III Has Murky Future in Portland

Of all the players on the Portland Trail Blazers roster, none has a greater gap between potential and production as Robert Williams III. Acquired in 2023 as part of a trade sending Jrue Holiday to the Boston Celtics, Williams was a young, effective, motor-intense center with plenty of defensive chops and a great reputation.

Yang Hansen News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 7

Why Blazers Rookie Yang Hansen Could Play a Major Role This Season

Portland surprised more than a handful of people when drafting center Yang Hansen out of China with the 16th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Hansen was projected to be selected...

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 6

Blazers Rumors: Free Agent Former First-Round Pick 'Impresses' Portland in Workout

The Portland Trail Blazers are still looking for ways to improve their roster as they head into next season. They are hoping to make the playoffs next season after falling just short of qualifying for the play-in last season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 6

Blazers You’ve Given Up On

The Portland Trail Blazers will start a bright new season in about six weeks. Hopes abound at the start of each new campaign as the team goes fishing for glory and higher place in NBA echelons.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 6

Best and Worst-Case Scenarios for the Blazers in 2025

The next eight months will be telling for the Portland Trail Blazers. Not only is the franchise in the process of changing ownership, the young playing group is working to establish itself as a unit capable of competing beyond April.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 6

3 Blazers Who Need to Level Up for Portland to Make Playoffs This Year

There's real reason for optimism in Portland. The baby Blazers have a collection of promising young players. Veterans Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard will provide ample value as leaders on and off the court.

Robert Williams News / Last Word On Sports / September 6

Robert Williams III And The Trail Blazers’ Trade Plans In 2025-26

There is a logjam among Portland’s centers with the abundance of players. This includes Robert Williams III, who has played sparingly. To decide Williams’ future, the front office can finalize the Blazers’ trade plans.

Jrue Holiday News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 5

Insider Claims Blazers Star Has 'Bubble' Shot at Hall of Fame

The Portland Trail Blazers made the decision to once again trade for Jrue Holiday this offseason. This time, it looks like they actually want him to suit up and play for the organization.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 5

Blazers Have Upcoming Cap Opportunity, But There’s a Catch

The Portland Trail Blazers comfortably capped themselves up for the coming season by signing Damian Lillard and trading for Jrue Holiday this summer. But that’s not the last opportunity they’ll have to generate open cap space in the near future.

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The 'Longest receptions of the 2024 NFL season' quiz

The 'College football FBS nicknames' quiz

The 'RB's with an NFL rushing TD in 2024-25' quiz

The 'NFL 2025 Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 5

Portland Trail Blazers 2025-26 season predictions after NBA schedule release

For the better part of the last half-decade, the Portland Trail Blazers have been mired in mediocrity, unable to reclaim the magic that once made them a perennial playoff presence in the Western Conference.

Scoot Henderson News / Last Word On Sports / September 4

The Time Is Now For Scoot Henderson To Be The Blazers Star

Scoot Henderson is the Portland Trail Blazers’ most perplexing player. Most people know he has the potential to shine, but his first two seasons were a bit disappointing.

Brian Shaw News / NBA Analysis Network / September 3

Brian Shaw says underrated 76ers and Trail Blazers player caused him as many problems as Michael Jordan

Brian Shaw faced off against many tremendous players during his 14-year stint in the NBA. As the 24th overall pick in the 1988 NBA Draft, Brian Shaw entered the league when Michael Jordan was on his astronomical rise.

Damian Lillard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 31

Adidas, Damian Lillard gift Elite Camp athletes exclusive sneakers

With nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard back to his original home with the Portland Trail Blazers, it feels as though he’s picking up where he last left off with a young team in need of a leader.

Deni Avdija News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 31

Deni Avdija gets 100% real about shocking France Eurobasket upset

After getting tripped up in a 66-64 loss to Poland in Group D play of the 2025 EuroBasket, Deni Avdija and Israel bounced back with one of the loudest victories in the tournament.

Deni Avdija News / Yardbarker / August 31

Trail Blazers star sends France to upset loss at EuroBasket

Deni Avdija was one of the NBA's most improved players in his first season with the Trail Blazers. After leading Israel to an upset win at EuroBasket, Avdija is showing his breakthrough season was no fluke.

Luka Doncic puts NBA on notice with monster EuroBasket performance

Dennis Schroder says he received racial abuse during EuroBasket game

Plenty of NBA execs, coaches have made way to EuroBasket

Which NBA teams have the longest current championship droughts?

The 'Active NBA assist-per-game leaders' quiz

Chauncey Billups News / NBA Analysis Network / August 30

Who is Chauncey Billups? All you need to know about Portland Trail Blazers’ head coach

The Portland Trail Blazers will have a familiar face back on the team for the 2025-26 season. After the Milwaukee Bucks waived Damian Lillard, the 9x NBA All-Star surprised fans when he announced a return to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / August 28

Solving The Significant Problems With The Trail Blazers’ Offense

Damian Lillard is back in Portland. Unfortunately, he will sit out the entirety of the 2025-26 season. The Trail Blazers’ offense lacks a go-to guy without Lillard.

Damian Lillard News / Sneakers on SI / August 26

Damian Lillard's Adidas Sneakers Heat Up With 2 New Colorways

It will be some time before Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard makes his highly anticipated return to the court. In the meantime, Lillard's signature sneaker line with adidas is moving full steam ahead.

Adam Silver News / Yardbarker / August 22

Is NBA dragging its feet on expansion to spur arena deals?

NBA commissioner Adam Silver has voiced many reasons to delay expansion for the past few years.

Athletes who were stars for their hometown pro teams

The 'NBA all-time 50-point game leaders' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / August 20

March 31 target date set for closing of Blazers' sale

When the Trail Blazers first announced their plans to sell the franchise in May, they stated that the process was expected to extend into the 2025/26 season, so it came as a bit of a surprise when word broke last Wednesday that a buyer had been found.