https://ripcityproject.com/damian-lillard-preseason-debut-proves-blazers-didnt-need-trade-shootingRip City ProjectenDamian Lillard’s preseason debut proves Blazers didn’t need to trade for shootingDeni Avdija,Portland Trail Blazers,Damian Lillard2026-10-09T16:58:14Z2026-10-09T16:58:14Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2852,h_1604,x_1972,y_78/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/34/01m4gs8fbzfnee2w3kcr.jpgOct 7, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) brings the ball up the court against the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Imageshttps://ripcityproject.com/jeremy-sochan-preseason-debut-shows-deserves-blazers-final-roster-spotRip City ProjectenJeremy Sochan’s preseason debut shows he deserves Blazers’ final roster spotPortland Trail Blazers,Jeremy Sochan,Vit Krejci2026-10-09T16:21:52Z2026-10-09T16:21:52Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1640,h_922,x_1649,y_413/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/34/01m4gq6pk6qc93tbvjys.jpgMar 21, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Imageshttps://ripcityproject.com/preseason-ja-morant-defense-looks-better-than-advertisedRip City ProjectenIt's only preseason, but Ja Morant’s defense already looks better than advertisedDamian Lillard,Ja Morant,Portland Trail Blazers2026-10-09T15:37:06Z2026-10-09T15:37:06Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2777,h_1562,x_752,y_8/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/34/01m4gktezceftsgd3f42.jpgOct 7, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant (1) defends Golden State Warriors guard Lj Cryer (18) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Imageshttps://ripcityproject.com/ja-morant-playmaking-making-deni-avdija-more-efficient-blazersRip City ProjectenJa Morant’s playmaking is already making Deni Avdija more efficient for BlazersPortland Trail Blazers,Deni Avdija,Ja Morant2026-10-09T15:03:36Z2026-10-09T15:03:36Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2412,h_1356,x_1121,y_61/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/34/01m4gjjmbsxxbnv2xmnh.jpgMar 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 Imageshttps://ripcityproject.com/jeremy-sochan-plants-seeds-rekindle-nic-batum-comparisons-blazersRip City ProjectenJeremy Sochan plants seeds to rekindle Nic Batum comparisons with BlazersJeremy Sochan,Nicolas Batum,Portland Trail Blazers2026-10-09T13:21:52Z2026-10-09T13:21:52Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2560,h_1440,x_0,y_47/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/voltaxMediaLibrary/mmsport/34/01m4ep7q0rv6n9m4zyvk.jpgPORTLAND, OREGON - SEPTEMBER 28: Jeremy Sochan #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during NBA media day at Moda Center on September 28, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)https://ripcityproject.com/blazers-ja-morant-trade-works-best-flip-deadlineRip City ProjectenBlazers’ Ja Morant trade works best if they flip him at the deadlineDeni Avdija,Ja Morant,Portland Trail Blazers2026-10-09T00:18:14Z2026-10-09T00:18:14Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2839,h_1596,x_1168,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/34/01m4f04atf737xskbq5z.jpgOct 7, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant (1) reacts after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Imageshttps://ripcityproject.com/micah-potter-preseason-debut-stretch-big-blazers-neededRip City ProjectenMicah Potter’s preseason debut proves he’s the stretch big Blazers desperately neededMicah Potter,Jerami Grant,Ja Morant,Portland Trail Blazers2026-10-08T23:04:04Z2026-10-08T23:04:04Zhttps://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5216,h_2934,x_891,y_539/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/34/01m4evsz6jq07t27dww6.jpgSep 28, 2026; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Micah Potter (9) during media day. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images