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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.

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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.

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

Stein: Blazers “Team to Monitor” in Summer Trade Talks

Portland has expiring contracts and a desire to improve. The Portland Trail Blazers enter the Summer of 2025 looking to improve their roster, continuing the rebuild they started a couple of seasons ago.

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.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 30-point games in NBA playoff history' quiz

How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?

The 'NBA Finals MVPs' quiz

The 'NBA postseason assist leaders' quiz

The 'Multiple NBA scoring titles' quiz

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 23

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.

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

Thunder star joins Tim Duncan in NBA playoff history

History suggests Lakers will reach NBA Finals

The 25 best NBA teams from the 2010s

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

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 / Blazer's Edge / April 21

Fog Around Scoot Henderson Lifts, Revealing More Fog

Evaluating the second season of one of the league’s young enigmas. The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2024-25 season has ended. The ups and downs were significant from a team perspective, with painful losses and glorious winning streaks intertwined.

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.

Toumani Camara News / Blazer's Edge / April 20

Camara Not a Finalist for Defensive Player of the Year

No Trail Blazers are in the running for the NBA’s seven major regular-season awards. The NBA revealed the finalists for its seven major regular-season awards on Sunday, but no Portland Trail Blazers made the cut.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / April 20

Trail Blazers 2024-25 Season Awards: Most Inspirational Player

Who lit the Portland franchise ablaze this year? The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2024-25 season has concluded, which means it’s time for an annual tradition to commence: season-ending awards honoring the players who contributed the most for the year.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / April 20

Trail Blazers 2024-25 Season Awards: Biggest Disappointment

Who failed to impress in Portland? The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2024-25 season has concluded, which means it’s time for an annual tradition to commence: season-ending awards honoring the players who contributed the most for the year.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 20

Blazers Star's Viral Dunk Named Best of NBA Season

With the 2024-25 NBA regular season now firmly in the rearview, the league recently unpacked its top 10 dunks of the year. More Portland Trail Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / April 19

Highs And Lows Of The Trail Blazers’ Season

The good, the bad, and the future. The Portland Trail Blazers ended the 2024-25 season missing out on the Western Conference Play-In by three games. Their 36-46 record was an unexpected 15-game increase on the rebuilding franchise’s 2023-24 performance.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / April 19

Kevin Pelton Ranks Each Team’s Season

The Blazers earn a good-not-great grade for their 36-46 record. ESPN’s Kevin Pelton (subscription to ESPN+ required) has issued his grades for each NBA

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.

Matisse Thybulle News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / April 18

Blazers' Matisse Thybulle Reveals Major Update on Future With Team

The Portland Trail Blazers were not able to make the playoffs this year. They tried very hard after the trade deadline to make a push for the play-in, but they fell short.

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 / Last Word On Sports / April 8

Why Joe Cronin Has a Lot to Prove After His Blazers Extension

Now that general manager Joe Cronin has signed a multi-year extension with the Portland Trail Blazers, he must keep working. The Portland rebuild is still in progress, but he has to improve the team and build a contender.

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.