Joe Capraro

Joe Capraro

Joined: Oct 27, 2021

Joe Capraro is the Site Expert at Chicago Sky Daily and previously acted in that same capacity at Rip City Project, covering the Portland Trail Blazers. He has been in journalism for more than 25 years, including over a decade covering professional basketball, NCAA sports, and auto racing as a writer and photographer. He holds a Bachelor's in Journalism from the University of Massachusetts and a Master's in the field from the University of Texas. Joe hosts a weekly current events radio show and podcast called Grading the World.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA - JANUARY 17: Moritz Wagner #21 of the Orlando Magic drives on Jusuf Nurkic #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers during a game at Amway Center on January 17, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers vs Orlando Magic preview, injury report, betting lines, and prediction

Nov 12, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) talks with center Jusuf Nurkic (27) during a timeout against the Houston Rockets during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Twin doses of bad news put Trail Blazers firmly in tanking territory

Anfernee Simons, Josh Hart, Portland Trail Blazers, Memphis Grizzlies (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Trail Blazers’ bounty of picks make for intriguing off-season trade possibilities

Jan 10, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Trendon Watford (2) celebrates with Portland Trail Blazers guard Dennis Smith Jr. (10) during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Moda Center. The Trail Blazers won the game 114-108. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Trail Blazers lock down Trendon Watford, release Dennis Smith Jr

Feb 12, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Ben McLemore (23), left, and teammate guard Josh Hart (11) celebrate with guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the second half against the New York Knicks at Moda Center. The Trail Blazers won the game 112-103. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Blazers’ post-break schedule presents more opportunities than challenges

Feb 16, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Josh Hart (11) and Portland Trail Blazers guard-forward Justise Winslow (26) high five during the first half against the Memphis Grizzles at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers post trade deadline keep or dump

Feb 12, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Justise Winslow (26) battles for a rebound during the first half against New York Knicks guard Evan Fournier (13) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Upside-down Portland Trail Blazers can’t even tank properly

ATLANTA, GA - FEBRUARY 29: Wenyen Gabriel #35 of the Portland Trail Blazers rebounds during the second half of an NBA game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on February 29, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers team app as confused as the fans after recent trades

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 08: Head coach Chauncey Billups talks with Greg Brown III #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter at Moda Center on February 08, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers can’t keep Greg Brown down any longer

Jan 31, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart (3) reacts in the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Meet the 4 players headed to the Trail Blazers in the CJ McCollum trade

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 30: CJ McCollum #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center on January 30, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Trail Blazers send CJ McCollum to Pelicans in 7-player, 3-pick deal

Dec 20, 2021; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Agua Caliente Clippers guard Keon Johnson (45) dribbles against Mexico City Capitanes forward Rigoberto Mendoza (2) during the first quarter at Mandalay Bay Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Meet the newest Portland Trail Blazers: Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, and Keon Johnson

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 20: Tyrese Haliburton #0 of the Sacramento Kings in action against Norman Powell #24 and Robert Covington #33 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the third quarter at Moda Center on October 20, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Trail Blazers trade with Clippers is cheap ticket to Tankville

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 30: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks to throw the ball during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers have plenty of Super Bowl LVI connections

Nov 15, 2021; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum (3) speaks with guard Damian Lillard (0) during the second half of the game against the Toronto Raptors at Moda Center. The Blazers won 118-113.Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers’ guard glut has turned from blessing to curse

Jan 25, 2022; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers small forward Nassir Little (9) shoots the ball past Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Jarred Vanderbilt (8) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Trail Blazers: Nassir Little injury history and update on labral tear