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Mar 27, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) reacts during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Trail Blazers have a massive problem with a franchise building block

Reese Kunz

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May 23, 2026

Trail Blazers see something special in Yang Hansen the rest of the NBA doesn't yet

Reese Kunz

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May 23, 2026

Trail Blazers need a freak to solve the league's alien problem

Reese Kunz

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May 22, 2026

Eastern Conference Finals just made regrettable Blazers trade look even worse

Finn Kuehl

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May 22, 2026

Feb 7, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Tyler Bilodeau (34) reacts after a three-point basket the second half against the Washington Huskies at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom Financial. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Blazers must immediately pounce if this player goes undrafted

Nicholas Kula

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May 22, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) celebrates against the Phoenix Suns in the second half during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Trail Blazers Season Report Card: Grading every player on the 2025-26 roster

Reese Kunz

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May 22, 2026

Mar 1, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Portland Trail Blazers coach Tiago Splitter during a timeout against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The difficult case for and against keeping Tiago Splitter in Portland

Reese Kunz

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May 21, 2026

Oct 22, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Anfernee Simons (4) during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Playoffs continue to prove Trail Blazers were right to trade Anfernee Simons

Reese Kunz

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May 21, 2026

Jan 18, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen (16) reacts after traveling against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images

Blazers' Yang Hansen gamble gets harder to defend after Cedric Coward's rise

Reese Kunz

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May 21, 2026

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

Door may have swung open for Blazers to boost their Giannis Antetokounmpo bid

Orel Dizon

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May 21, 2026

Mar 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 Images

Western Conference Finals reveal contender blueprint Blazers are already following

Reese Kunz

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May 21, 2026

Mar 1, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Trail Blazers' Giannis problem grows louder with every playoff game

Reese Kunz

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May 20, 2026

Oct 24, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward/center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts to being fouled by New Orleans Pelicans center Derik Queen (not pictured) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Victor Wembanyama's dominance puts Trail Blazers in an impossible spot

Reese Kunz

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May 20, 2026

May 18, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts after a dunk in the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game one of the western conference finals for the 2026 NBA playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Victor Wembanyama may force Blazers to take drastic trade measures

Jack Simone

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May 19, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Portland Trail Blazers acting head coach Tiago Splitter against the Phoenix Suns during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Mavericks just gifted Blazers the perfect Tiago Splitter replacement

Reese Kunz

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May 19, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) warms up before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

2 Blazers who earned untouchable status, 2 who should be cut loose this summer

Reese Kunz

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May 19, 2026

Dec 23, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) reacts against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

It took Deandre Ayton one season with Lakers to prove Trail Blazers were right

Reese Kunz

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May 19, 2026

Jan 29, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Blazers' coaching search keeps growing as two new names emerge

Reese Kunz

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May 18, 2026

Apr 10, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen (16) reacts during warm ups before the Trail Blazers play against the LA Clippers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Latest playoff trend brings clarity to Blazers’ controversial Yang Hansen pick

Finn Kuehl

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May 16, 2026

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. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

The top offseason priority for all 15 Trail Blazers players

Reese Kunz

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May 16, 2026

Feb 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Blazers' Scoot Henderson decision inspires more questions than answers

Reese Kunz

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May 14, 2026

Dec 21, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears guard Cameron Carr (43) reacts during the first half against the Southern University Jaguars at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Cameron Carr just sent a strong message the Blazers can't afford to ignore

Reese Kunz

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May 13, 2026

Apr 14, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) reacts against the Phoenix Suns during the play-in rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Blazers pay a bitter price for making playoffs that will continue to haunt them

Reese Kunz

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May 13, 2026

May 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Timberwolves coming to Victor Wembanyama realization Blazers know all too well

Reese Kunz

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May 13, 2026

Portland Trail Blazers, Deandre Ayton

Blazers' former Deandre Ayton problem got even worse with the Lakers

Tyler Watts

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May 13, 2026

Oct 8, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) reacts during the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

Blazers learned valuable Deni Avdija lesson in the perfect way

Reese Kunz

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May 13, 2026

Oct 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Deandre Ayton (5) reacts in the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Blazers look smarter by the day for dumping Deandre Ayton

Reese Kunz

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May 12, 2026

Oct 29, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) watches the team warm up before the game against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Damian Lillard's return gifts Blazers an undeniable advantage over the entire NBA

Reese Kunz

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May 11, 2026

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