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Blazers $18M Big Man Named Offseason Trade Target For East Squad

The Portland Trail Blazers continue to try to make the playoffs. They have actually made some progress, as they only sit three games behind the Mavericks for the tenth spot.

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Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 19

Blazers Notes: Deni Avdija Reflects on Wizards Trade, Offseason Trade Target, More

After spending four seasons in the NBA, forward Deni Avdija has truly come into his own on the Portland Trail Blazers, averaging 15.3 points, 6.7 total rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 0.9 steals per game across 63 games.

Matisse Thybulle News / Blazer's Edge / March 18

Let’s Overreact: Thybulle Leads NBA in Defensive Box Plus Minus

We know Thybulle is a defensive menace, but in a small sample he’s a defensive monstrosity The Portland Trail Blazers waited nearly a year to see guard Matisse Thybulle return to the court.

Toumani Camara News / Blazer's Edge / March 18

Toumani Camara Remains Questionable Against Grizzlies

The forward continues to deal with calf soreness. Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara remains questionable with left calf soreness for tomorrow’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 18

Blazers Not Trading Vets Will Come Back to Bite Them

The rebuilding Portland Trail Blazers supposedly boasted a ton of trade chips heading into this season's February deadline. Despite clearly looking to

Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 18

Blazers' Deni Avdija Reflects on Wizards Trade Amid Strong Run with Portland

Do the Washington Wizards regret ditching the Portland Trail Blazers' new rising star Deni Avdija? That question was top of mind during the Washington-turned-Portland small forward's latest game, a Monday meeting between the two NBA teams he's played for thus far in his young career.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / March 18

Trail Blazers Approaching Big Decision Point

The salary cap may foreshadow Portland’s rebuilding steps. The Portland Trail Blazers have spent much of the 2024-25 season stuck in No Man’s Land. They’re too good to earn the best chances at high lottery picks in the 2025 NBA Draft, too fractured and inexperienced to make a run at the playoffs.

Anfernee Simons News / Field Level Media / March 18

Anfernee Simons pours in 30 as Blazers blitz Wizards

Anfernee Simons made five 3-pointers and scored 30 points to help the Portland Trail Blazers notch a 112-97 victory over the visiting Washington Wizards on Monday night.

Anfernee Simons News / Field Level Media / March 16

Anfernee Simons, Trail Blazers shoot past Raptors

Anfernee Simons scored 22 points and Toumani Camara added 21 points and seven rebounds to fuel the host Portland Trail Blazers to a 105-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 16

Injury Notes: Washington, Ball, Thybulle, Kaminsky

Mavericks forward P.J. Washington is not listed on the injury report ahead of Sunday’s game vs. Philadelphia, so he appears on track to return after missing the past seven games with a right ankle sprain, tweets Christian Clark of The Athletic.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / March 16

Matisse Thybulle Is Grateful For His Blazers Return

The Portland Trail Blazers are getting some of their injured players back, including a Matisse Thybulle comeback. This latest Blazers return has been a long time coming, considering Thybulle has not played a game this season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / March 15

Raptors chasing 'consistency' vs skidding Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers remain positive as they look to apply the brakes on a five-game losing skid Sunday against the visiting Toronto Raptors. The

Scoot Henderson News / Sneakers on SI / March 13

Scoot Henderson's PUMA Sneakers Stand Out in "Caution" Colorway

At just 20 years old, Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson continues to show solid progress in his second NBA season. Additionally, his sophomore sneaker has been well-received by athletes and fans.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 12

Who he coach for? Shaq's gaffe shows he doesn't watch NBA games

Shaquille O'Neal complimented Chauncey Billups' coaching job during TNT's broadcast Tuesday night. Unfortunately, he forgot which team Billups coaches.

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Matisse Thybulle News / Hoops Rumors / March 12

Blazers' Matisse Thybulle set to make season debut

Trail Blazers wing Matisse Thybulle, who has missed the entire 2024/25 season so far, will be available to play on Wednesday vs. New York, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link).

Donovan Clingan News / NBA Draft on SI / March 11

Donovan Clingan Continues to Prove to Be Center of Future

The Portland Trail Blazers are in the midst of a rebuild that has seen them acquire young talent. Portland still has a shot to reach the NBA Play-In Tournament but will still settle into a lottery pick regardless of that chase as the spunky youngsters have no realistic shot to win the tournament.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Analysis Network / March 11

Chauncey Billups latest as Portland Trail Blazers have ‘mounting interest’ in head coach’s future

This season has posed yet another up and down experience for the Portland Trail Blazers. In their second season since the departure of beloved homegrown superstar Damian Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers have continued building towards the future.

Chauncey Billups News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 10

Blazers, Chauncey Billups have ‘mounting interest’ in 2026 future

The Portland Trail Blazers appear to have interest in keeping head coach Chauncey Billups for the long term. NBA insider Marc Stein published a piece about trade rumbles and coaching chatter, featuring a section about the Trail Blazers.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Athlon Sports / March 9

Could the Trail Blazers Be 2025 Playoff Contenders?

The Trail Blazers are quickly becoming one of the NBA's most surprising late-season storylines. What seemed unthinkable just months ago now appears increasingly possible - Portland could actually reach the play-in tournament.

Mike Tirico News / NBA Analysis Network / March 7

Portland Trail Blazers have ‘fascinating’ player, claims Mike Tirico, and makes ‘raw diamond 20 years ago’ claim

The NBA has more depth than ever before, and beloved broadcaster Mike Tirico has cited the Portland Trail Blazers as an example. The Portland Trail Blazers have been one of the under-discussed stories in 2025, with the team still having an outside chance to land a Play-In spot.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / March 7

Blazers On Rise, Suddenly And Fairly Surprisingly Contender For Postseason

Remarkably, the Trail Blazers may be positioning themselves for a late-season surge that could carry them into the play-in tournament. No, really. And it would be a great story in an NBA season already full of them.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 4

Evan Mobley, Toumani Camara named Defensive Players of the Month

Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley has been named February’s Defensive Player of the Month for the Eastern Conference, while Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara has earned the honor in the Western Conference, the NBA announced Tuesday.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / March 4