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Apr 14, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) against the Phoenix Suns during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Blazers need Deni Avdija to become their version of Jayson Tatum to contend

Reese Kunz

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3:05 PM PDT

Deni Avdija's back injury hid just how good he can be for the Blazers

Reese Kunz

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1:11 PM PDT

Blazers' Ja Morant trade could turn Jrue Holiday into the Sixth Man of the Year

Reese Kunz

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12:29 PM PDT

ESPN's top 100 rankings prove Deni Avdija still needs a co-star in Portland

Reese Kunz

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10:46 AM PDT

Nov 26, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) reacts after being bumped by San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (11) in the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Blazers' Toumani Camara just got wrongfully snubbed in ESPN's top 100 rankings

Reese Kunz

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10:03 AM PDT

Jun 25, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori answers questions from the press conference at the Trail Blazers Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Micah Nori deserves Coach of the Year if he can sort out this Blazers roster

Reese Kunz

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Sep 23, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) talks with Sidy Cissoko (91) during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

2 Young players the Trail Blazers must develop, 2 to give up on

Reese Kunz

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Sep 23, 2026

Mar 21, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant stands on the court following the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images

Ja Morant trade looks more like a rushed Tom Dundon move than a smart Joe Cronin one

Reese Kunz

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Sep 23, 2026

Nov 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts after getting called for a foul in the second quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

These Blazers are the most talented team Ja Morant has ever played with

Jack Simone

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Sep 23, 2026

Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen (16) gestures after scoring a three point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Blazers have no choice but to double down on Yang Hansen draft gamble

Reese Kunz

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Sep 23, 2026

Apr 24, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) walks off the court after participating in warm ups before playing against the San Antonio Spurs in game three of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Blazers should keep Scoot Henderson and shop Shaedon Sharpe instead

Reese Kunz

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Sep 23, 2026

Jul 9, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Damian Lillard attends the game between the Portland Fire and the Las Vegas Aces at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Blazers can't afford to start Ja Morant and Damian Lillard together

Reese Kunz

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Sep 22, 2026

Mar 10, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) reacts to gameplay against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Blazers' Ja Morant trade risks undoing Deni Avdija's All-Star breakout

Reese Kunz

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Sep 22, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) warms up before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Donovan Clingan is already everything Deandre Ayton wasn't for the Blazers

Reese Kunz

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Sep 22, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (33) before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Nicolas Batum was ahead of his time, and the Blazers took a decade to replace him

Reese Kunz

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Sep 22, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the first half during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Blazers are alienating Scoot Henderson with self-inflicted extension mess

Reese Kunz

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Sep 22, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) warms up before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

A Donovan Clingan offensive leap could help the Blazers reach another level

Jack Simone

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Sep 22, 2026

Oct 10, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts after teammate Trail Blazers’ center Yang Hansen (16) scores against Sacramento Kings in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Damian Lillard will be important to Blazers' next rebuild step in playoffs

Jack Simone

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Sep 21, 2026

Jan 23, 2020; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Trevor Ariza (8) celebrates with guard Damian Lillard (0) during the second half at Moda Center. The Mavericks won 133-125. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Former Blazer Trevor Ariza’s son could be the perfect 2027 NBA Draft target

Finn Kuehl

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Sep 19, 2026

Jun 25, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori answers questions from the press conference at the Trail Blazers Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Micah Nori's contract is a concerning sign of the Blazers' instability

Reese Kunz

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Sep 18, 2026

Apr 21, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (0) reacts after scoring a three point basket during the second half of game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

What Keyonte George's Jazz extension means for Scoot Henderson and the Blazers

Reese Kunz

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Sep 18, 2026

Dec 6, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath (26) warms up before the game against the Utah Jazz at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Former Blazers big man Duop Reath earns a shot at a career revival with the Suns

Reese Kunz

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Sep 16, 2026

Dec 26, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) smiles at a fan as the end of regulation against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Ja Morant may not fit the Blazers, but the gamble still makes sense

Reese Kunz

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Sep 16, 2026

Nov 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Bruce Brown (11) against the Phoenix Suns at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Blazers' wing depth remains a problem as Knicks wisely scoop up Bruce Brown Jr.

Reese Kunz

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Sep 16, 2026

Dec 16, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the press conference at the Emirates NBA Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Blazers better hope Adam Silver's support is enough to keep them in Portland

Reese Kunz

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Sep 15, 2026

Nov 16, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) and Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) react against the Dallas Mavericks in overtime at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

How Donovan Clingan's huge shooting leap could backfire for Blazers

Reese Kunz

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Sep 15, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Jayson Kent (29) waits for an inbound pass during a break in the game during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

A surprise Jayson Kent breakout could be exactly what the Blazers need in 2026-27

Finn Kuehl

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Sep 12, 2026

Nov 26, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (left) watches a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

Blazers' Ja Morant trade was the right idea, but wrong player

Reese Kunz

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Sep 12, 2026

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