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The Portland Trail Blazers have been fighting tooth and nail to make the playoffs since the trade deadline passed. After deciding not to trade any players, they made it their mission to make the playoffs.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / March 5

Blazers' Jerami Grant Could Join Deandre Ayton in Being Ruled Out vs Celtics

The Portland Trail Blazers could be without two starters when they square off against the reigning champion Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Wednesday. Per

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

Blazers Notes: Scoot Henderson on Trae Young Track, Ayton and Williams Injuries, More

Portland Trail Blazers star guard Scoot Henderson has finally found his stride in his sophomore season. On the Game Theory Podcast, Henderson's development is compared to Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young's track in the NBA.

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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

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / February 22

Blazers Injuries Open the Door for Donovan Clingan

With Deandre Ayton out, what should we expect from the rookie big? Donovan Clingan was one of only two additions to the Portland Trail Blazers roster last offseason.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / February 21

Thybulle and Ayton Only Names On Blazers Injury Report Against Hornets

Blazers are healthier as they prepare to face Charlotte. Matisse Thybulle and Deandre Ayton are the only names on the Portland Trail Blazers injury report as they welcome the Charlotte Hornets into the Moda Center tomorrow night.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Athlon Sports / February 20

Major Injury Puts Blazers in a Tough Spot

The Portland Trail Blazers just took a major hit to their already shaky frontcourt. Deandre Ayton is set to miss at least four weeks after suffering a left calf strain in the team’s February 10 loss to the Nuggets.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / February 19

Blazers Should Trade Deandre Ayton Before It’s Too Late

The Portland Trail Blazers acquired Deandre Ayton as part of the Damian Lillard trade before the start of last season. It has not worked out for the Blazers.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / February 19

Ayton’s Career Has Similarities To Mitchell Robinson, Mychal Thompson

The comparisons go way back into NBA history to find players with a similar impact to Portland’s center. Over the 2025 All-Star Break, we’re going to have a little fun at Blazer’s Edge, and take a look at basketball history through the lens of Portland’s current roster.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / February 13

Blazers Notes: Deandre Ayton Injury News, Scoot Henderson Out of All-Star Weekend, More

The Portland Trail Blazers gathered some unexpected momentum in January. However, all of that came to a stop when they went head-to-head with the Denver Nuggets.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / February 13

Former Suns No. 1 Pick Set to Miss Time

Former Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton is set to miss at least four weeks due to a calf strain, according to a press release from the Portland Trail Blazers: "PORTLAND, Ore.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / February 12

Trail Blazers lose former No. 1 pick at worst time

Trail Blazers lose former No. 1 overall draft pick at the worst time

The Arizona alum has been a critical component of the Trail Blazers’ midseason turnaround.

Hawks to lose pair of players for multiple weeks

Knicks big man wants to be '100 percent' upon return

Mavericks in danger of missing playoffs following yet another significant injury

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The 'Highest career postseason PPG for the 2019 NBA conference finalists teams' quiz

Portland Trail Blazers News / Field Level Media / February 12

Blazers C Deandre Ayton (calf strain) out at least 4 weeks

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton suffered a left calf strain during Monday night's game and will miss at least four weeks. The team announced Wednesday that an MRI exam confirmed the injury.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 4

Deandre Ayton gets revenge vs. Suns, carries Blazers to OT win

Deandre Ayton scored 25 points and collected a season-best 20 rebounds against his former team to help the Portland Trail Blazers notch a 121-119 overtime victory over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Monday night.

NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / February 3

Blazers' Deandre Ayton Offers Blunt Response About Facing Off Against Suns

The Portland Trail Blazers secured a convincing 127-108 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night, powered by a standout performance from center Deandre Ayton, who faced off against his former team.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 3

Top center candidates for the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers landed their superstar of the future by trading for Luka Doncic. Now, they need to add a center of the present if they want to make a playoff run this season.

NBA should create new rule following Lakers' trade for Luka Doncic

LeBron James reacts to claim he 'had grown frustrated' with Anthony Davis

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The 'Active NBA players with at least 10,000 points' quiz

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 2

Deandre Ayton's near-perfect shooting leads Blazers past Suns

Deandre Ayton scored 24 points on 11-of-12 shooting to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 127-108 victory over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Saturday night in the first of two games in three days between the teams.

NBA News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / January 28

Deandre Ayton Injury Status Upgraded for Bucks vs Blazers

Will former No. 1 overall draft pick Deandre Ayton suit up against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday? The 7-foot big man has been sidelined for the last week with a knee sprain, but has seen his status officially upgraded to questionable heading into the meeting, per the league's latest injury report.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / January 27

Deandre Ayton Shockingly Shoots Just 1 Free Throw Per Game This Season

The Portland Trail Blazers took a shot at trying to help Deandre Ayton fulfill the potential that led to him being the No. 1 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft when they acquired him from the Phoenix Suns in 2023.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 11

Is Blazers’ Deandre Ayton playing vs. Heat? Latest injury update

The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Miami Heat on Saturday night. The Blazers have struggled in the 2024-25 season, but they have an opportunity to earn a big victory at home on Saturday.

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 23

Did Suns Make Mistake by Trading Deandre Ayton?

Two months into the 2024-25 NBA season - one thing is certain: The Phoenix Suns are stuck in a rut of inconsistency - especially after dropping winnable contests against the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / December 15

Deandre Ayton Trade The Lakers And Trail Blazers Must Consider

Deandre Ayton has been unable to reach his All-Star potential over seven seasons in the NBA. That said, the former first-overall pick is a productive center with averages of 14.2 points, 10.0 rebounds and 1.2 assists per contest while shooting 55.4% from the field in 17 games.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Field Level Media / November 30