Rip City Project Feedhttps://ripcityproject.com3 High-stakes matchups the Trail Blazers have to win in 2026-27https://ripcityproject.com/3-high-stakes-matchups-trail-blazers-win-2026-27?utm_source=RSSFinn Kuehl01m05mb2xs0dEvaluating the Western Conference opponents the Portland Trail Blazers must defeat to secure a playoff spot next season.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:28:08 +0000enBlazers' Deandre Ayton buyout looks even better after this offseasonhttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-deandre-ayton-buyout-looks-even-better-offseason?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzpep70z19The Trail Blazers' decision to move on from Deandre Ayton and embrace their Donovan Clingan era looks better than ever this offseason.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:00:02 +0000enDeni Avdija has a potential Ja Morant problem in Portlandhttps://ripcityproject.com/deni-avdija-potential-ja-morant-problem-portland?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzpfn4z0nnThe Trail Blazers' Ja Morant trade clouds Deni Avdija's offensive role after an All-Star season in Portland.Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:00:03 +0000enPower ranking the Trail Blazers’ two-way players based on breakout chanceshttps://ripcityproject.com/power-ranking-trail-blazers-two-way-players-breakout-chances?utm_source=RSSFinn Kuehl01kzy61gc85aEvaluating Chris Youngblood, John Tonje, and Jayson Kent based on how likely they are to break out for the Trail Blazers in the 2026-27 season.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:01 +0000enHow to watch the Trail Blazers in 2026-27: TV, streaming, and radiohttps://ripcityproject.com/how-to-watch-trail-blazers-2026-27-tv-streaming-radio?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzy7n42j3mEverything Portland Trail Blazers fans need to watch their team play in the 2026-27 season.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:18:00 +0000enDamian Lillard's return and 2 more games Trail Blazers fans can't wait to seehttps://ripcityproject.com/damian-lillard-comeback-2-games-trail-blazers-fans?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzy8q91xcvDamian Lillard's first game back with the Portland Trail Blazers headlines the list of 2026-27 schedule takeaways.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:14:41 +0000enBlazers need Vit Krejci trade to finally pay off as their wing lifelinehttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-vit-krejci-trade-finally-pay-off-wing-lifeline?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzwsc0dz05The Trail Blazers need sharpshooter Vit Krejci to regain his Hawks form to justify their trade and provide much-needed depth on the wing.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:01 +0000enMicah Nori has a perfect chance to define the Blazers' new identityhttps://ripcityproject.com/micah-nori-perfect-chance-define-blazers-new-identity?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzs6km4ze9First-year head coach Micah Nori can establish a new identity for a revamped Portland Trail Blazers roster.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 04:25:36 +0000enBlazers have exactly what Cade Cunningham's Pistons still needhttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-cade-cunningham-pistons-need?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzs6h4axjjThe Trail Blazers would be ideal trade partners for the Pistons as they have the pieces to complement Cade Cunningham.Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:22:27 +0000enRussell Westbrook's ending is the fate Blazers hope Damian Lillard avoidshttps://ripcityproject.com/russell-westbrook-ending-fate-blazers-hope-damian-lillard-avoids?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzvstktfkxRussell Westbrook's retirement is a reminder that the Trail Blazers have a closing window to contend with Damian Lillard.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:43:42 +0000enRussell Westbrook’s retirement serves as heartbreaking reminder for Blazers fanshttps://ripcityproject.com/russell-westbrook-retirement-heartbreaking-reminder-blazers-fans-damian-lillard?utm_source=RSSFinn Kuehl01kzw1jvxy7vRussell Westbrook retiring lets Trail Blazers fans know that Damian Lillard hanging them up is inevitable and fast-approaching.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:44:56 +0000enNow's the perfect time for Blazers to sell high on Jrue Holidayhttps://ripcityproject.com/perfect-time-blazers-sell-high-jrue-holiday?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzvn9kqpwfThe Portland Trail Blazers can trade Jrue Holiday after a strong season, selling high to fix their backcourt logjam.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:21:03 +0000enBlazers' past Damian Lillard trade mistake turned out to be a blessing in disguisehttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-damian-lillard-trade-mistake-turned-blessing-disguise?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzv90regpgThe Trail Blazers held on to Damian Lillard for too long, but it led to a lucky franchise-altering deal with the Bucks.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:25:46 +0000enShaedon Sharpe may be slowly losing his grip on featured role in Blazers' offensehttps://ripcityproject.com/shaedon-sharpe-losing-grip-featured-role-blazers-offense?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzpfkx1breShaedon Sharpe could no longer be a focal point in the Trail Blazers' revamped roster.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:16:51 +0000enNBA Western Conference Power Rankings: Where the Blazers land in a revamped Westhttps://ripcityproject.com/nba-western-conference-power-rankings-blazers-land-revamped-west?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzsj0gbashRanking the Portland Trail Blazers and the rest of the Western Conference teams heading into the 2026-27 season.Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:01:09 +0000enDonovan Clingan's breakout already makes Blazers' Yang Hansen gamble look worsehttps://ripcityproject.com/donovan-clingan-breakout-makes-blazers-yang-hansen-gamble-worse?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzpfx9648xDonovan Clingan's breakout raises questions about whether the Trail Blazers needed to take a risk on Yang Hansen just one draft later.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:45:08 +0000enCrucial training camp battle stands between Sidy Cissoko and a breakout seasonhttps://ripcityproject.com/crucial-training-camp-battle-stands-between-sidy-cissoko-breakout-season?utm_source=RSSFinn Kuehl01kzpwny8v31Sidy Cissoko and Jeremy Sochan will be pitted against each other during preseason to earn the backup forward spot for the Trail Blazers.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0000enJeremy Sochan’s training camp fate will solve Blazers’ rotation puzzlehttps://ripcityproject.com/jeremy-sochan-training-camp-fate-solve-blazers-rotation-puzzle?utm_source=RSSFinn Kuehl01kzpt7w6gvkEvaluating how Jeremy Sochan will affect the Trail Blazers' depth chart in the frontcourt.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:02 +0000enBlazers refuse to learn the crucial lesson NBA teams figured out years agohttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-refuse-learn-crucial-lesson-nba-teams-figured-years-ago?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzpg21wsgfThe Trail Blazers are hurting for wing depth in a modern NBA where it's more valuable than ever.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:20:22 +0000enBlazers' offseason moves could put Scoot Henderson on the clockhttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-offseason-moves-scoot-henderson-clock?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kynzyayejyThe Trail Blazers' offseason moves push Scoot Henderson down the depth chart, raising questions about his future in Portland.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:04:13 +0000enBlazers' revamped roster forces Micah Nori into 3 difficult questionshttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-revamped-roster-forces-micah-nori-3-difficult-questions?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzmz82v881The Trail Blazers' lopsided depth chart presents Micah Nori with three roster challenges.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:01:34 +0000enTrail Blazers roster shakeup buys former first-round pick more timehttps://ripcityproject.com/trail-blazers-roster-shakeup-buys-former-first-round-pick-time-yang-hansen?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzmwqyp8fzThe Trail Blazers added more frontcourt depth this offseason to buy Yang Hansen more time to develop.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:32:22 +0000enJa Morant trade could go down as one of Blazers' most transformative moveshttps://ripcityproject.com/ja-morant-trade-blazers-most-transformative-moves?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01ky065r376fThe Trail Blazers' Ja Morant trade might just be the start of a new-look backcourt in Portland.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 03:48:44 +0000enDeni Avdija is still the answer to the Blazers' backcourt questionhttps://ripcityproject.com/deni-avdija-still-answer-blazers-backcourt-question?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzcf6jbr7vDespite their crowded backcourt, the Trail Blazers need to continue to let Deni Avdija initiate the offense.Mon, 10 Aug 2026 02:43:59 +0000enBlazers' best starting lineup absolutely has to include Jrue Holidayhttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-best-starting-lineup-jrue-holiday?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzhvj9mq6aTrail Blazers head coach Micah Nori should start Jrue Holiday this season due to his experience and two-way impact.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 23:31:46 +0000enTrail Blazers' offseason moves could come at Damian Lillard's expensehttps://ripcityproject.com/trail-blazers-offseason-moves-damian-lillard-expense?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01ky06arx07qThe Portland Trail Blazers' offseason acquisitions prioritized the future over Damian Lillard's closing window.Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:36:07 +0000enShaedon Sharpe might just be the biggest loser of the Blazers' Ja Morant tradehttps://ripcityproject.com/shaedon-sharpe-biggest-loser-blazers-ja-morant-trade?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kz7xn0y8ceThe Trail Blazers' Ja Morant trade clouds Shaedon Sharpe's future in Portland. Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:58:29 +0000enBlazers still face the same Yang Hansen question one season laterhttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-still-face-same-yang-hansen-question-one-season-later?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzcf7v31saThe Trail Blazers continue to patiently play the long game as they still don't know what they have in Yang Hansen.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 22:14:34 +0000enJa Morant trade only works if the Blazers remember it's still Deni Avdija's teamhttps://ripcityproject.com/ja-morant-trade-works-blazers-remember-still-deni-avdijas-team?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzcf4htrb4The Trail Blazers must establish a clear offensive hierarchy so Deni Avdija can build on his All-Star breakout season.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 21:21:41 +0000enDonovan Clingan is becoming what Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe couldn'thttps://ripcityproject.com/donovan-clingan-becoming-scoot-henderson-shaedon-sharpe-couldnt?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzcer1kdj2Donovan Clingan is turning out to be the best draft pick in the Portland Trail Blazers' rebuild.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:21:11 +0000enBlazers can fix their Ja Morant problem with the Mavericks' blueprinthttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-fix-ja-morant-problem-mavericks-blueprint?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzf5chk3a9The Trail Blazers can look to the 2024 Mavericks to see how to get Ja Morant to best complement Deni Avdija's game.Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:05:42 +0000en3 Teams that should already be calling the Blazers about Scoot Hendersonhttps://ripcityproject.com/3-teams-calling-blazers-scoot-henderson?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzf0ngqtcaThese three teams should already be exploring a way to acquire Scoot Henderson in a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:56:55 +0000enTrail Blazers offseason report card: Grading every one of Portland's moveshttps://ripcityproject.com/trail-blazers-offseason-report-card-grading-portland-moves?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01ky359fre9aGrading each roster move the Portland Trail Blazers have made so far this offseason.Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:54:43 +0000enMatisse Thybulle's exit helps fix a problem the Blazers could no longer ignorehttps://ripcityproject.com/matisse-thybulle-exit-helps-fix-problem-blazers-no-longer-ignore?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kynz888442Matisse Thybulle's departure in free agency gives the Portland Trail Blazers more reliable depth for next season.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:55:14 +0000enBlazers could face a Ja Morant-Jrue Holiday trade decision down the roadhttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-face-ja-morant-jrue-holiday-trade-decision-down-road?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzc78hh5pmThe Trail Blazers may eventually have to trade one of Ja Morant or Jrue Holiday to help make space to retain Deni Avdija.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:36:43 +0000enBlazers could grant Ja Morant something Scoot Henderson never receivedhttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-grant-ja-morant-something-scoot-henderson-never-received?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kz53kfbtgpThe Trail Blazers are hoping Ja Morant takes the keys to the backcourt, which is something Scoot Henderson never was able to earn.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:24:22 +0000enBlazers' biggest offseason win was the trade they never madehttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-biggest-offseason-win-trade-never-made?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kz805qpfzwThe Portland Trail Blazers were right to hold onto their increasingly valuable Milwaukee Bucks draft capital.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:46:09 +0000enScoot Henderson's blueprint for success with Blazers is staring him in the facehttps://ripcityproject.com/scoot-henderson-blueprint-success-blazers-staring-him-face?utm_source=RSSOrel Dizon01kzbhy2fy47Scoot Henderson could be the odd man out in the Portland Trail Blazers' logjam at guard unless he learns how to play like a veteran teammate.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:00:01 +0000enBlazers are running out of time to decide if Scoot Henderson even fits anymorehttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-running-out-time-decide-scoot-henderson-fits?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kzahgdb4veThe Portland Trail Blazers must decide whether Scoot Henderson fits their long-term plans with a potential extension looming.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 04:32:02 +0000enBlazers' Ja Morant trade comes with a massively overlooked Deni Avdija riskhttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-ja-morant-trade-massively-overlooked-deni-avdija-risk?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kz99dj9pwjThe Trail Blazers' Ja Morant trade could potentially complicate Deni Avdija's future in Portland.Thu, 06 Aug 2026 03:19:40 +0000enBlazers have three main reasons why a Jrue Holiday buyout isn't happeninghttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-three-main-reasons-why-jrue-holiday-buyout-isnt-happening?utm_source=RSSSvyatoslav Rovenchuk01kz9nf9fjx8Buying out Jrue Holiday's contract never made a lick of sense for the Portland Trail Blazers.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:44:42 +0000enMicah Nori may find himself in an impossible position to succeed with Blazershttps://ripcityproject.com/micah-nori-impossible-position-blazers?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kz53q96sbgMicah Nori has to figure out a messy Trail Blazers roster in a short window thanks to his unfavorable contract.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000en3 winners (and 3 losers) from the Blazers' offseason moveshttps://ripcityproject.com/3-winners-3-losers-blazers-offseason-moves?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kz7yv44tm9The three biggest winners and losers from the Trail Blazers' new-look roster following their offseason moves.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:00:02 +0000enBlazers are facing an uncomfortable Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe realityhttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-facing-uncomfortable-scoot-henderson-shaedon-sharpe-reality?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kz6t44v3wpBleacher Report predicts Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe to become trade candidates this season to resolve the Trail Blazers' logjam.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:56:00 +0000enBlazers ignoring DeMar DeRozan hints at their real free agency planhttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-ignoring-demar-derozan-hints-real-free-agency-plan?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kz7jecn11rThe Trail Blazers aren't pursuing DeMar DeRozan in free agency and will instead continue to look for non-guaranteed contracts.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:38:52 +0000enBlazers' Jrue Holiday stance gets even clearer after latest rumorhttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-jrue-holiday-stance-gets-clearer-latest-rumor?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kz7jdfk8mnThe latest Trail Blazers rumor makes it clear that Jrue Holiday remains part of the plan in Portland.Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:50:29 +0000enRanking Shaedon Sharpe among the NBA’s most exciting dunkershttps://ripcityproject.com/ranking-shaedon-sharpe-nba-most-exciting-dunkers?utm_source=RSSFinn Kuehl01kz7fj34gg4A list of the five most exciting dunkers in the NBA today, including the Trail Blazers' Shaedon SharpeTue, 04 Aug 2026 23:21:04 +0000en3 Buy-low stars Trail Blazers could target to follow the Ja Morant blueprinthttps://ripcityproject.com/3-buy-low-stars-trail-blazers-target-follow-ja-morant-blueprint-williamson-ingram-banchero?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kz53w7s315Three stars who could be the Portland Trail Blazers' next buy-low trade opportunity after Ja Morant.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:30:12 +0000enBlazers preseason schedule: 4 games to make sense of Portland's new-look rosterhttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-preseason-schedule-4-games-make-sense-portland-new-look-roster?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kz59sbs20eMicah Nori has four preseason games to make sense of this Portland Trail Blazers roster.Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:45:12 +0000enBlazers insider says what fans needed to hear about relocation fearshttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-insider-says-fans-needed-hear-relocation-fears?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kz4x0gfgr6Blazers insider Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report highlights why the team will likely remain in Portland.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:40:59 +0000enBlazers' next move is obvious after Jeremy Sochan signinghttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-next-move-obvious-jeremy-sochan-signing?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kz4rqv5zpnJeremy Sochan could be just the first of many non-guaranteed players the Trail Blazers sign as increased competition for Micah Potter.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:46:32 +0000enBlazers fans better hope Bill Simmons' Tom Dundon theory doesn't come truehttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-fans-better-hope-bill-simmons-tom-dundon-theory-come-true?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kz4nwbztjvBill Simmons raises the concern that Tom Dundon purchased the Trail Blazers to move them, as they were cheaper than an expansion team.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:20:49 +0000enTrail Blazers' revamped depth chart proves they finally got Damian Lillard helphttps://ripcityproject.com/trail-blazers-revamped-depth-chart-proves-damian-lillard-help?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyzpzw6d7jThe Trail Blazers' updated depth chart after signing Jeremy Sochan shows the talent Portland has finally assembled for Damian Lillard up and down this roster.Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:06:14 +0000enTrail Blazers just sent clear message to Micah Potter with Jeremy Sochan movehttps://ripcityproject.com/trail-blazers-clear-message-micah-potter-jeremy-sochan-move?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyzpxw56etThe Trail Blazers have signed Jeremy Sochan to compete for a roster spot with Micah Potter.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:22:22 +0000enGlaring Trail Blazers problem gets even worse after Jeremy Sochan signinghttps://ripcityproject.com/glaring-trail-blazers-problem-worse-jeremy-sochan-signing?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyzpnm8xwzThe Trail Blazers' shooting woes become more problematic after bringing in Jeremy Sochan.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:54:51 +0000enTrail Blazers continue to follow Ja Morant blueprint with Jeremy Sochan signinghttps://ripcityproject.com/trail-blazers-ja-morant-blueprint-jeremy-sochan-signing?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyzmhddd11After buying low on Ja Morant, the Trail Blazers take another low-risk, high-reward chance on Jeremy Sochan.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:21:03 +0000enTrail Blazers finally get their identity back with Jeremy Sochan signinghttps://ripcityproject.com/trail-blazers-identity-back-jeremy-sochan-signing?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyzk1kpwsgThe Portland Trail Blazers get their defensive identity back after signing Jeremy Sochan.Sat, 01 Aug 2026 21:43:28 +0000enJa Morant needs to lean on Damian Lillard during Blazers erahttps://ripcityproject.com/ja-morant-needs-to-lean-on-damian-lillard-during-blazers-era?utm_source=RSSJack Simone01kywv6kevedDamian Lillard should be a perfect mentor for Ja Morant on the Portland Trail Blazers.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:45:37 +0000enBlazers better hope Bucks don't find their way to Peyton Watsonhttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-hope-bucks-dont-find-way-peyton-watson?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kynzabgaqgThe Bucks are currently the favorite to acquire Peyton Watson, which would be a lose-lose scenario for the Trail Blazers.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:36:36 +0000en76ers are about to learn what Blazers fans already knew about Anfernee Simonshttps://ripcityproject.com/76ers-learn-blazers-fans-knew-anfernee-simons?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyny4kzwwmTrail Blazers fans already know how much Anfernee Simons will thrive in his bench role with the 76ers.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:50:34 +0000enYang Hansen already faces difficult Blazers question before season even startshttps://ripcityproject.com/yang-hansen-faces-difficult-blazers-question-before-season-starts?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyv045x90wYang Hansen could be the odd man out of the Trail Blazers' crowded frontcourt.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:02:27 +0000enJonathan Kuminga suddenly fits the Blazers' polarizing Ja Morant blueprinthttps://ripcityproject.com/jonathan-kuminga-fits-blazers-ja-morant-blueprint?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyr49am813Jonathan Kuminga makes sense for the Trail Blazers to target as they continue to prioritize talent and upside over fit.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:55:43 +0000enBlazers should count their blessings they didn't trade for $50 million headachehttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-count-blessings-didnt-trade-50-million-headache-kawhi-leonard?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyny96s1hfThe NBA's ongoing investigation surrounding Kawhi Leonard makes the Trail Blazers' decision to pass on him as a trade target look even better.Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:52:43 +0000enBlazers draft pick is putting them in a roster crunch every summerhttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-draft-pick-putting-roster-crunch-every-summer-yang-hansen?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01ky05zk84arThe Portland Trail Blazers' investment in multi-year project Yang Hansen forces a frontcourt logjam, hurting the balance of their roster.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:56:41 +0000enTrail Blazers' new relocation savior can help them bypass major expansion roadblockhttps://ripcityproject.com/trail-blazers-s-new-relocation-savior-can-help-them-bypass-major-expansion-roadblock?utm_source=RSSZane Gelphman01kyp23jgfjjThe Portland Trail Blazers may have just stumbled across the perfect solution to help them overcome recent relocation hurdles.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:02 +0000en5 Trade targets the Blazers should still pursue before opening nighthttps://ripcityproject.com/5-trade-targets-blazers-pursue-before-opening-night-washington-murphy-watson-porter-strus?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyp01marc9The Trail Blazers can still target these trade candidates to balance out their roster before the start of the 2026-27 season.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:41:52 +0000enBlazers already face major Ja Morant decision before he even plays a gamehttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-major-ja-morant-decision-before-he-plays-game?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kynztarv17The Trail Blazers must decide whether Ja Morant will be their primary offensive initiator this season.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:55:55 +0000enBlazers' Deni Avdija trade is the perfect blueprint to steal Peyton Watsonhttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-deni-avdija-trade-blueprint-steal-peyton-watson?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyqs45q5pkThe Trail Blazers should follow a similar trade blueprint to the one they used with Deni Avdija to acquire Nuggets trade candidate Peyton Watson.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:53:41 +0000enNew Scoot Henderson trade ideas prove exactly why the Blazers can't trade himhttps://ripcityproject.com/scoot-henderson-trade-ideas-blazers-cant-trade-him?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyqs1y2hd0The Portland Trail Blazers should hold onto Scoot Henderson as new trade ideas show just how low his value is.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:02:34 +0000enDeni Avijda desperately needs Ja Morant if Blazers want to reach new heightshttps://ripcityproject.com/deni-avijda-desperately-needs-ja-morant-if-blazers-want-to-reach-new-heights-playmaking?utm_source=RSSJack Simone01kyqe2htrt1Deni Avdija needs Ja Morant to help the Portland Trail Blazers out in the playmaking department.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:23:19 +0000enBlazers accidentally helped shape LeBron James' historic 76ers decisionhttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-accidentally-shape-lebron-james-76ers-decision-jaylen-brown?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyp0tkm9fvThe Portland Trail Blazers would've changed history had they traded for Jaylen Brown this offseason.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 04:39:25 +0000en3 Ideal trade partners to solve the Blazers' roster dilemmahttps://ripcityproject.com/3-ideal-trade-partners-solve-blazers-roster-dilemma-nuggets-mavericks-raptors?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyndj1hms0The Trail Blazers can address their positional logjam by trading with one of these three teams.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:46:21 +0000enTom Dundon's Christian Wood question exposes a bigger problem for the Blazershttps://ripcityproject.com/tom-dundon-christian-wood-question-exposes-bigger-problem-blazers?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyndw3beq9Tom Dundon was confused about why Christian Wood is no longer in the league, showing the Trail Blazers' new owner may not really know ball.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:48:44 +0000enPeyton Watson door swings open for Blazers as Nuggets lower asking pricehttps://ripcityproject.com/peyton-watson-door-opens-blazers-nuggets-lower-asking-price?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyna2xfz4mThe Trail Blazers should try to add Peyton Watson to their young core now that the Nuggets have lowered their asking price.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:16:52 +0000enLatest Blazers rumor leaves Micah Potter no choice but to fight for his roster spothttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-rumor-micah-potter-fight-roster-spot?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyn53680seMicah Potter faces increased competition for a roster spot with the Trail Blazers rumored to bring in several non-guaranteed players.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:14:58 +0000enRevamped Thunder depth chart shows Blazers roster jam may not be such a bad thinghttps://ripcityproject.com/revamped-thunder-depth-shows-blazers-roster-jam-not-such-bad-thing?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01ky06ddc55sThe Trail Blazers have similar positional needs to the Thunder, which is a promising sign entering 2026-27.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:46:15 +0000enBlazers have sneaky pathway into the Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakeshttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-have-sneaky-pathway-into-the-jonathan-kuminga-sweepstakes?utm_source=RSSJack Simone01kyjj1qda27The Portland Trail Blazers could be a sneaky team to watch out for in the Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:53:56 +0000enLeBron James further proves Trail Blazers are inadvertent casualty of troubling trendhttps://ripcityproject.com/lebron-james-proves-trail-blazers-inadvertent-casualty-troubling-trend?utm_source=RSSZane Gelphman01kybq1p7y6eLeBron James just furthered a concerning discussion regarding a league-wide shift, and the Portland Trail Blazers haven't been immune to the effects.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:15:38 +0000enBlazers can quietly benefit from LeBron James' decision without lifting a fingerhttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-quietly-benefit-lebron-james-decision-lifting-finger?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01ky06f80cdcThe Portland Trail Blazers should be excited about LeBron James' decision to take his talents to the Eastern Conference and join the 76ers.Sun, 26 Jul 2026 03:36:41 +0000enJohn Tonje signing marks yet another win for the Blazershttps://ripcityproject.com/john-tonje-signing-marks-win-blazers?utm_source=RSSFinn Kuehl01kydby5bnceThe Trail Blazers may have just found their next two-way contract gem in 2025 draftee John Tonje.Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:23:06 +0000enDeni Avdija is quietly the biggest winner of Blazers revamped backcourthttps://ripcityproject.com/deni-avdija-quietly-biggest-winner-blazers-revamped-backcourt?utm_source=RSSOrel Dizon01kyceq6yrnvThere are questions surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers' offseason decisions, but Deni Avdija should benefit from them one way or another.Sat, 25 Jul 2026 14:00:02 +0000enBlazers were smart to swoop in and steal John Tonje from the Celticshttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-were-smart-to-swoop-in-and-steal-john-tonje-from-the-celtics?utm_source=RSSJack Simone01kyb9zhfxtvThe Portland Trail Blazers have signed John Tonje to a two-way contract.Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:17:41 +0000enBlazers' Jaylen Brown stance looks even worse after LeBron James' 76ers signinghttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-jaylen-brown-stance-looks-worse-lebron-james-76ers?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyarwvq9v8LeBron James' decision to sign with the 76ers makes it apparent the Blazers should've traded for Jaylen Brown.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:02:27 +0000enThe Blazers didn't land LeBron James, but they helped build the team that didhttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-didnt-land-lebron-james-helped-build-team-did?utm_source=RSSNicholas Kula01kyaq8p38j9LeBron James joins the 76ers and tries to win another ring alongside former Trail Blazers.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:43:56 +0000enBlazers' Trey Murphy window cracks open as LeBron James' free agency saga endshttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-trey-murphy-window-cracks-open-lebron-james-free-agency-saga-ends?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyaqmssbbhThe Trail Blazers should target Trey Murphy III in a trade with the Pelicans now that the NBA offseason can continue.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:29:40 +0000enLeBron James' 76ers decision grants Anfernee Simons' wish in a massive wayhttps://ripcityproject.com/lebron-james-76ers-decision-grants-anfernee-simons-wish-massive-way?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyak0jpz91LeBron James' decision to sign with the 76ers gives Anfernee Simons the chance to win that he's always wanted.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:46:49 +0000enBlazers are one of many winners from LeBron James' shocking 76ers signinghttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-one-many-winners-lebron-james-shocking-76ers-signing?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01kyak59g55kWith LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers, the Trail Blazers' chances of a playoff run just got better.Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:10:28 +0000enBlazers could address crucial issue with smart margins signinghttps://ripcityproject.com/blazers-address-crucial-issue-smart-signing-lindy-waters?utm_source=RSSFinn Kuehl01ky8h4ayheqPortland should target Lindy Waters III in free agency to improve through the margins in an important area Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:00:34 +0000enAnfernee Simons egregiously snubbed from a list he undoubtedly belongs onhttps://ripcityproject.com/anfernee-simons-egregiously-snubbed-list-undoubtedly-belongs?utm_source=RSSFinn Kuehl01ky8exfmn42Anfernee Simons' exclusion from Bleacher Report's Top 99 Shooters list is inexcusable.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:16:22 +0000enZach Lowe sends message Blazers desperately need Tom Dundon to hearhttps://ripcityproject.com/zach-lowe-sends-message-blazers-desperately-need-tom-dundon-hear?utm_source=RSSReese Kunz01ky6de4jqd6Zach Lowe sends a message to new Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon amid Portland relocation rumors.Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:00:05 +0000en