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Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Reese Kunz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A Knicks Finals collapse could open the Blazers&#39; door to Karl-Anthony Towns</title><link>https://ripcityproject.com/knicks-finals-collapse-open-blazers-door-karl-anthony-towns?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Reese Kunz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ktsq71203a</guid><description>The Knicks could be more open to trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo if they lose the NBA Finals, giving the Trail Blazers a shot at Karl-Anthony Towns.</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3054,h_1717,x_392,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/34/01ktsrk5kwz9kmnsdssc.jpg" caption="May 4, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) reacts during the second quarter of game one of the eastern conference semifinal round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden. 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Vasquez-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Reese Kunz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Blazers have obvious Miles Bridges pursuit after latest Hornets rumor</title><link>https://ripcityproject.com/blazers-obvious-miles-bridges-pursuit-hornets-rumor?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Reese Kunz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ktqer8xv6e</guid><description>The Charlotte Hornets could make Miles Bridges available for trade, and the Portland Trail Blazers should be targeting him this summer.</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3123,h_1756,x_1895,y_227/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/34/01ktqr9fhkjst2frx641.jpg" caption="Mar 8, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Spectrum Center. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Reese Kunz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Blazers&#39; best path forward this summer will leave fans divided</title><link>https://ripcityproject.com/blazers-best-path-forward-summer-leave-fans-divided?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Reese Kunz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ktm760e5sy</guid><description>This offseason, the Portland Trail Blazers need to continue prioritizing their future.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8077,h_4543,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/34/01ktmbc0thqagrd05t54.jpg" caption="Apr 19, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) stretches his jersey before game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images | Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Reese Kunz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Sleeper trade targets the Trail Blazers should pursue this summer</title><link>https://ripcityproject.com/sleeper-trade-targets-trail-blazers-pursue-summer-wiggins-washington-aldama?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Reese Kunz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krsf40z2db</guid><description>The Portland Trail Blazers should target these three trade candidates this offseason.</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2297,h_1292,x_1842,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/34/01ktfhh09hdrqnf05fs6.jpg" caption="Nov 20, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) reacts during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at FedExForum. 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Washington won 101-99. 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Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Reese Kunz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Knicks blueprint proves the Blazers already have the perfect Wembanyama answer</title><link>https://ripcityproject.com/knicks-blueprint-proves-blazers-already-have-perfect-victor-wembanyama-answer?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Finn Kuehl</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt9zn3w8m6</guid><description>The Knicks have had success using Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby to defend Victor Wembanyama in the Finals, a blueprint the Trail Blazers can follow.</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:02 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1513,h_851,x_58,y_446/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/34/01kt9zqaez5sf228bx0x.jpg" caption="Jun 3, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts to a call during the second quarter against the New York Knicks during game one of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Finn Kuehl"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Blazers&#39; latest Giannis trade idea comes with a catch Portland can&#39;t ignore</title><link>https://ripcityproject.com/blazers-latest-giannis-trade-idea-catch-portland-cant-ignore?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Reese Kunz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt9z45gb4r</guid><description>Bleacher Report&#39;s new Giannis Antetokounmpo trade idea comes with a risk for the Trail Blazers.</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:29:09 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4500,h_2531,x_493,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/34/01kta0206842vzthyt49.jpg" caption="Apr 12, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo looks on after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images | Kyle Ross-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Reese Kunz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Blazers inching toward a Tiago Splitter realization they should&#39;ve known all along</title><link>https://ripcityproject.com/blazers-inching-tiago-splitter-realization-known-all-along?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Reese Kunz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt9rfkgvkh</guid><description>Tiago Splitter is one of three finalists for the Trail Blazers head coaching position.</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:15:45 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2958,h_1663,x_848,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/34/01kt9vqyadfntmz61dtd.jpg" caption="Feb 9, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers Interim Head Coach Tiago Splitter reacts during a press before the Traill Blazers play against Philadelphia 76ers at Moda Center. 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Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Reese Kunz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Blazers&#39; Josh Hart trade is suddenly becoming a disaster</title><link>https://ripcityproject.com/blazers-josh-hart-trade-becoming-disaster?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Reese Kunz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt271mv124</guid><description>Josh Hart&#39;s playoff performance with the Knicks proves the Trail Blazers didn&#39;t get a good enough return on their trade.</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:02:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1726,h_970,x_1078,y_228/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/34/01kt8aw8g2wcn8pyp6a4.jpg" caption="May 21, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Josh Hart (3) reacts during the second quarter of game two of the eastern conference finals of the 2026 NBA playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Reese Kunz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Trey Murphy may be too perfect a trade target for the Blazers&#39; own good</title><link>https://ripcityproject.com/trey-murphy-too-perfect-trade-target-blazers-own-good?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Reese Kunz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01kt2dxe7c5v</guid><description>Trey Murphy III is a popular trade target around the league, making it unlikely the Trail Blazers will steal the Pelicans wing.</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2937,h_1652,x_1089,y_315/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/34/01kt59hn5g4etvt1phqa.jpg" caption="Mar 5, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) reacts after making a three point basket against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. 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Rebilas-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Reese Kunz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Blazers now have home-run trade to make thanks to playoff flameout</title><link>https://ripcityproject.com/blazers-home-run-trade-make-playoff-flameout-evan-mobley?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Reese Kunz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01krsfz82vws</guid><description>The Cavaliers&#39; playoff exit opens the door for the Trail Blazers to target Evan Mobley in a trade.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 19:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2492,h_1401,x_550,y_94/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/34/01ksjm99nysc4xm74jjs.jpg" caption="Mar 30, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) reacts after a play against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Delta Center. 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Downing-Imagn Images"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Reese Kunz"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Hidden link could be Trail Blazers&#39; best path to winning Giannis sweepstakes</title><link>https://ripcityproject.com/hidden-link-trail-blazers-best-path-winning-giannis-antetokounmpo-sweepstakes-jason-kidd?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Reese Kunz</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01ksgg1szwqn</guid><description>The Trail Blazers could pursue Jason Kidd as their next head coach to help convince Giannis Antetokounmpo to stay in Portland.</description><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4286,h_2410,x_760,y_68/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/production/34/01ksghrg5mjz6k0js62c.jpg" caption="Apr 10, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo looks on during warmups prior to the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum. 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