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The Latest Breaking News from the Trail Blazers

Trail Blazers Are at the Top of the List to Fall Out of the NBA Playoffs. Here’s Why.

Will the Ja Morant experiment work out for the Portland Trail Blazers? An NBA scout weighs in.

Sports Illustrated · 11h ago

Top Chef finalist Brian Malarkey: After 27 restaurants, I'm betting big on my hometown Portland — and we're headed for $10 million in sales this year

People told me Portland was a bad bet and I chose to make a big one instead. I'm a chef, not an economist, but I put my money where my mouth is.

Fortune · Sep 19

The Four Most Important Things Adam Silver Said in Press Conference: Las Vegas Expansion and More

The most important things to know from Adam Silver’s latest press conference, from how the NBA decided the Clippers’ punishment to Blazers relocation rumors.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 15

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How the Brooklyn Nets Almost Became Known As the Swamp Dragons

Back in the mid-1990s, the Nets were one vote away from one of the coolest rebrands in sports. Thirty years later, the franchise is celebrating that lore.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 3

Trail Blazers Must Decide Their Next Move After Shaedon Sharpe’s Injury

Shaedon Sharpe’s prolonged absence gives the Trail Blazers time to figure out their crowded guard room.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 25

Tom Dundon Is Betting His NHL Formula Will Work in the NBA Despite the Critics

The new Trail Blazers owner has implemented sweeping layoffs and budget cuts, convinced the blueprint that delivered a Stanley Cup in Carolina can succeed in Portland.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 24

NBA Expansion Debate Looms Over Trail Blazers’ Moda Center Standoff With Portland

As the NBA decides whether to move to 32 teams, the Trail Blazers are not happy with the state of negotiations around funding for Moda Center renovations.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 22

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Chris Mannix’s NBA Notes: Latest on LeBron James, Gary Trent Jr.’s Peculiar Deal

Plus, Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon still ruffling feathers with his cost-cutting measures that now extend to renovating Moda Center.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15

Ja Morant Is Grateful for ‘Fresh Start’ in Portland—Why Trail Blazers Were His Best Trade Destination

Ja Morant is ready for his clean slate in Portland. Here’s why he fits with the Blazers despite a crowded guard room.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 12

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Traded to Trail Blazers in Shocking Deal: Grading Move for Memphis, Portland

The Grizzlies traded Morant to the Trail Blazers in a surprising deal.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 29

Grading the Bulls’ Tiago Splitter Hire: Did Chicago Make the Right Call With New Head Coach?

Grading the Bulls’ decision to hire Tiago Splitter away from the Trail Blazers to be the franchise’s next head coach.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 15

Knicks’ 12th Straight Playoff Win Matches Historic 1999 Spurs. Only One Legendary Team Has a Longer Streak

New York’s winning streak is one of the most dominant in basketball history.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 4

Jason Kidd, Mavericks Part Ways: Where Masai Ujiri, Dallas Could Turn for Next Coaching Hire

Kidd is out less than two years after leading the Mavs to the NBA Finals in 2024.

Sports Illustrated · May 20

Chris Mannix’s NBA Notes: Joel Embiid’s Contract Albatross Weighing on 76ers’ ‘Fresh Start’

Plus, why players want input on referees, the Trail Blazers could be close to hiring a new coach and what’s next for Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Sports Illustrated · May 14

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Sports Illustrated · May 4

NBA Playoff Power Rankings: How the Final Eight Teams Stack Up Entering Second Round

After a wild first round of games, here is how the eight remaining NBA playoff teams compare ahead of the conference semifinals.

Sports Illustrated · May 4

Winners and Losers From the First Round of the NBA Playoffs

With just eight teams left standing, a look back at one of the best first rounds in recent memory.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 29

Blazers Offseason Preview: Free Agency, Draft Assets, Damian Lillard’s Return and More

The Portland Trail Blazers took a big step forward this season. Deni Avdija became a star while the team’s youth movement showed progress and Damian Lillard will return next season. Here’s a full offseason preview.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 29

Spurs Finish Off Blazers: Three Things We Learned About San Antonio’s Title Case After First Round

What we learned about the Spurs as title contenders in their five-game series win over the Trail Blazers.

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Sports Illustrated · Apr 26

Spurs’ Historic Comeback in Game 4 Reflects Maturity Beyond Their Years

The Spurs might be ahead of schedule but their maturity was on full display as they made history in coming back to beat the Blazers in Game 4.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 22

Ranking All the Ways New Blazers Owner Tom Dundon Is Reportedly Trying to Save Money During Playoff Run

From lowballing Tiago Splitter and every other prospective head coach to potentially firing second mascot Douglas Fur.

International Business Times UK · Apr 22

Victor Wembanyama Injury Update: Wemby Out for Remainder of Game 2 After Taking a Brutal Face-First Fall Against Portland

Victor Wembanyama's concussion leaves the San Antonio Spurs uncertain for Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers, with the team needing to adjust without their star player.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21

NBA Playoff Takeaways: Lakers Lock Up Kevin Durant; 76ers, Trail Blazers Pull Off Huge Road Upsets

Portland and Philadelphia evened their series at 1–1, but Houston couldn’t do the same in a tough outing in Los Angeles.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 19

NBA Playoffs: Takeaways As Magic Upset Pistons, Victor Wembanyama Shines in Playoff Debut

Live scores, updates and takeaways from Sunday’s NBA playoff games.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15

Chris Mannix’s Notes: Giannis Antetokounmpo on the Clock, Portland’s Early Hotel Checkout

Plus, Kon Knueppel’s Rookie of the Year stock watch and examining Doug Christie’s return as Kings coach.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 15

Portland’s Deni Avdija Did A Lot More Than Shoot Free Throws to Beat the Suns

Deni Avdija went 15-of-22 from the field on his way to 41 points in a play-in win over the Suns.

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