Portland Trail Blazers

THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO -- Episode 2492 -- Pictured: (l-r) Musician Natalie Gilbert and NBA Portland Trail Blazers' coach Maurice Cheeks during an interview with host Jay Leno on May 19, 2003 -- (Photo by:Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images) I saw this on X recently and had to smile. As it just so happens, I had caught Untold : Jail Blazers on Netflix. The documentary discussed the early 2000s Portland Trail Blazers and their quest for a title...

The fact Portland has shown up for its new WNBA team is, in many ways, unsurprising given the city's long history of embracing women's sports. The Fire have dubbed the Moda Center the “Fire Pit” on game days and the team leans into the motif with pyrotechnics in game introductions. "I think we’ve just been so fortunate, to be honest, all year to have such an amazing atmosphere here at the Fire Pit," Fire coach Alex Sarama said.

LOS ANGELES - APRIL: Richard Anderson #35 of the Portland Trail Blazers is defended by A.C. Green #45 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the April 1988-1989 NBA season game at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by: Mike Powell/Getty Images) | Getty Images Portland Trail Blazers history is studded with All-Stars and significant contributors. Clyde Drexler and Damian Lillard have eras named after them. Bill Walton is linked inexorably with the franchise’s only NBA Champion...

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Last offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers hoped to find a long-term solution at center to pair with Luka Doncic after trading Anthony Davis. They ultimately landed on Deandre Ayton on a prove-it deal after he was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers. Granted, Ayton is a flawed player, but he was the best option […]

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners approved a term sheet Thursday that would provide up to $101.6 million toward renovating the 31-year-old Moda Center, moving the Portland Trail Blazers closer to securing requested public funding. The board voted 4-1 in favor, with the approved amount $13.6 million higher than the original $88 million proposal from March, reflecting additional maintenance and service costs. County chair Jessica Vega Pederson addressed the significance of the vote. "...

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 08: Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates following a win against the Indiana Pacers at Moda Center on March 08, 2026 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers made a few major lineup changes this summer....

Former Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom announced on Friday he's intending to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft — just days after Sophie Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes sparked heated discourse around the league.

Discover why we like the Portland Fire to win outright as we break down our WNBA picks and moneyline plays for Saturday, August 8.

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 21: Head coach Flynn Clayman of the High Point Panthers points during the first half against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament held at Moda Center on March 21, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by C. Morgan Engel/NCAA Photos via Getty Images) | NCAA Photos via Getty Images Flynn Clayman and High Point stunned the college basketball world by knocking off No.5 Wisconsin as a No.12 seed in the NCAA Tournament last...

The Lakers have been linked to Jonathan Kuminga for much of the summer. One hypothetical proposal offers a complicated way to finally get him to Los Angeles. Hawks reporter Rohan Roman recently floated a three-team trade involving the Lakers, Hawks and Trail Blazers that would send Kuminga to L.A. while moving several other players and […] The post NBA three-team trade proposal sends Jonathan Kuminga to Lakers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PORTLAND, OREGON - JULY 31: People wait outside of Moda Center before a game between the Portland Fire and the Indiana Fever on July 31, 2026 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 Amanda Loman/Getty Images) | Getty Images There has been a lot going on with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Moda Center, and I fig...

PHOENIX, AZ - FEBRUARY 22: Matisse Thybulle #4 of the Portland Trail Blazers plays defense during the game against the Phoenix Suns on February 22, 2026 at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The ...

PORTLAND, OREGON - AUGUST 02: Carla Leite #0 of the Portland Fire is introduced before the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at Moda Center on August 02, 2026 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Fire face off against the Toronto Tempo tonight at the Moda Cen...

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - MARCH 30: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies reacts after the game against the Phoenix Suns at FedExForum on March 30, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. 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 Justin Ford/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers have put together an NBA offseason of roster-building tha...

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 26: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers warms up before the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 26, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Camer...

Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever return to action on Thursday against the Las Vegas Aces. Here's where to watch, including TV channel and time.

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Suns forward Dillon Brooks has agreed to a three-year, $73 million contract extension through the 2029-30 season, his agent told ESPN.

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