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Jusuf Nurkic seeking a long term extension with Portland Trail Blazers

Jusuf Nurkic played his first complete season for the Portland Trail Blazers and looks to reach a long term agreement with the team.
Nate Mann|Apr 28, 2018

What happened to the Portland Trail Blazers team that won 13 straight?

Beginning on Valentine's Day and ending on the first day of spring, the Trail Blazers looked like world beaters as they stormed to 13 straight victories.
Matt George Moore|Apr 27, 2018

What writers are saying about the Portland Trail Blazers’ early playoff exit

The Blazers were swept out of the playoffs by the Pelicans, and there's no shortage of hot takes from NBA writers about Portland's surprising dismissal.
Matt George Moore|Apr 27, 2018

Rip City had questions — and Trail Blazers GM Neil Olshey even answered a few

Portland Trail Blazers President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey answered reporters' questions during the team's annual end-of-season interviews.
Matt George Moore|Apr 26, 2018

This Portland Trail Blazers fan wants the New Orleans Pelicans to win the NBA title

After watching the Blazers get punked out of the playoffs in a short, devastating four-game sweep, I'll watch the Pelicans to see how high they can fly.
Matt George Moore|Apr 25, 2018

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts deserves praise, not a one-way ticket out of Rip City

Not long after the Blazers were swept out of the first round by the Pelicans, Rip City and other NBA types began debating coach Terry Stotts' job security.
Matt George Moore|Apr 24, 2018

Sunday hangover for Portland Trail Blazers fans: What’s next, Rip City?

Where do we go from here, Trail Blazers fans? Here at the RCP, we're still coming to grips with the sudden end to what looked like a promising season.
Matt George Moore|Apr 23, 2018

Confidence changes Damian Lillard’s shooting success

How Damian Lillard started games in the 2017-2018 season altered his confidence, affecting game-by-game performances and the Blazers success.
Nate Mann|Apr 22, 2018

Trail Blazers fight hard in Game 4, but it’s way too little, way too late

The Pelicans complete a thorough drubbing of the Blazers Saturday, winning Game 4, 131-123, and sweeping Portland out of the playoffs in the first round.
Matt George Moore|Apr 22, 2018

Blazers swept by Pelicans, first team to go home in playoffs

The New Orleans Pelicans complete its sweep of the Portland Trail Blazers, becoming the first team in the 2018 playoffs to advance to the second round.
Nate Mann|Apr 22, 2018

Series stats tell story we see on TV – NOP defense too much for POR

The statistics and live TV coverage show a major drop off in the Blazers' regular season play compared to this playoff letdown.
Nate Mann|Apr 20, 2018

Blazers on the brink of elimination, desperate to stay alive against Pelicans

The Pelicans lead the Blazers 3-0 in their best-of-seven series. And the efficiency with which they've dismantled Portland has Rip City a little baffled.
Matt George Moore|Apr 20, 2018

Blazers lose Game 3 in embarrassing fashion, fall behind 0-3 in series

The Portland Trail Blazers lose tonight's must-win by double-digits, falling behind 0-3 in the series versus the New Orleans Pelicans.
Nate Mann|Apr 20, 2018

Injury bug hurting Blazers’ already tough playoff chances

The injury bug has finally caught up with the Portland Trail Blazers after hitting several competing teams during the regular season.
Nate Mann|Apr 18, 2018

Trail Blazers should retain Shabazz Napier for multiple years

The Blazers' backup point guard has made a name for himself in Rip City, and fans should hope he doesn’t go elsewhere in the offseason.
Dayton Brown|Apr 18, 2018

Portland Trail Blazers bested by New Orleans Pelicans again, 111-102

The best-of-seven matchup now moves to New Orleans for a Thursday game. The Blazers are down 0-2; Dame and CJ are getting outplayed by Rondo and Holiday.
Matt George Moore|Apr 18, 2018

Coach’s Decision: Did Terry Stotts make the right call?

Late in Saturday's first round game versus the Pelicans, Stotts tried a layup down by three with less than ten seconds to play, prompting heated fan debate.
Shawn P. O’Connor|Apr 17, 2018

In wake of Game 1 loss, Blazers’ Damian Lillard asks, ‘Why not some adversity?’

An interview with Dame and CJ reminds Rip City that — even though things may sometimes look bad from the outside — the Blazers' core remains undaunted.
Matt George Moore|Apr 16, 2018

What did we learn about Blazers in Game 1 loss to Pelicans?

The New Orleans Pelicans throttled the Portland Trail Blazers Saturday night at the Moda Center in Game 1 of their playoff series. Should Rip City worry?
Matt George Moore|Apr 16, 2018

Lillard and McCollum outworked by Rondo and Holiday in Game 1

Jrue Holiday and Rajon Rondo's defense limited Portland's dynamic backcourt of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum to 37 points on 13/41 shooting.
Nate Mann|Apr 15, 2018
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