Portland Trail Blazers

The Memphis Grizzlies lead the NBA in Net Rating after the second week of the 2026-27 regular season with a mark of +15.1 points per 100 possessions. The Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics round out the top-5. The Grizzlies are 6-0 after entering the season projected to win only 30 games as they've wildly outperformed expectations. NBA Net Rating (Week 2) 1. Grizzlies: 15.1 2. Rockets: 12.6 3. Blazers: 11.3 4. Wolves: 11.0 5. Celtics: 9.5 6. Pis...

PORTLAND, OREGON - FEBRUARY 20: Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers attempts a layup defended by Cameron Johnson #23 and Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets during the first half at Moda Center on February 20, 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 Portla...

Coach Micah Nori said one could argue that Henderson was the Blazers’ best player in the preseason. He was quick, powerful, assured. Then the regular season hit. Nori wouldn’t say it, but after the first week, one could argue Henderson has been the team’s biggest disappointment. He missed 18 of his first 21 3-pointers, and he had as many turnovers (15) as field goals (15). Which brings us to the fascinating stretch upon which Henderson and the Blazers are about to embark. After starting point...

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 31: Isaiah Collier #8 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 31, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 21: Robert Williams III #35 of the Portland Trail Blazers, Brandin Podziemski #2 of the Golden State Warriors, and Buddy Hield #7 reach for a rebound in the second quarter during an NBA Cup game at Chase Center on November 21, 2025 in San Francisco, California. 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 b...

The Grizzlies went just 25-57 last season and ended 2025/26 in full-on tank mode, having signed several G League players to 10-day hardship contracts in the last couple months. Then they traded former franchise player Ja Morant to Portland in July, completely turning the page on the old core. The way last season ended, combined […]

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 21: Aaron Holiday #0 of the Houston Rockets talks to Jrue Holiday #4 of the Boston Celtics after the game at Toyota Center on January 21, 2024 in Houston, Texas. 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 Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers gave the Utah Jazz and their fans...

The Portland Trail Blazers bounced back from their first loss of the season with a 112-90 road victory over the Utah Jazz on Saturday, October 31, at Delta Center. The post Trail Blazers crush Jazz behind Avdija’s 24 points appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Spurs Victor Wembanyama took a career-high 34 shots Saturday. Dylan Harper didn’t seem to mind. “He’s just so dominant,” Harper said, via Tom Petrini of Spurs On SI⁠. “My biggest thing with him is just if you’re gonna take the shot, take it, be confident.” Wembanyama finished with 43 points and six blocks in the […] The post NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Blazers, Scoot Henderson, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Behind a theatrical 31 points from Stephen Curry late Friday night, the Golden State Warriors roared from way back for a 112-95 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Blazers' offense was a big weakness last year, but they look much better to start the year.

Ja Morant appeared to be reviving his career in his first four games with the Trail Blazers, which makes the timing of his left hamstring injury especially unfortunate, writes Bill Oram of The Oregonian. Morant suffered the injury in Thursday’s game and won’t be reevaluated for another four weeks. Oram states that the loss of […]

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 25: Keyonte George #3 of the Utah Jazz dribbles the ball during the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 25, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty I...

Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard speaks up after leading his team to their fourth win.

The Jazz received some good news on Saturday: Lauri Markkanen was upgraded from questionable to available for today’s matinee contest vs. Portland, per the team (Twitter link). Markkanen sprained his right wrist in the first quarter of Monday’s loss to Memphis and was unable to return. The Finnish forward was also sidelined for Wednesday’s overtime […]

Ahead of the season, 62.4% of our readers predicted Memphis to win under 29.5 games in 2026/27. But after Houston lost in Dallas on Friday, the young Grizzlies are now the only unbeaten team in the NBA, currently holding an unblemished 5-0 record. Memphis’ win at Portland on Thursday was impressive for multiple reasons, writes […]

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 27: Ja Morant #1 and Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrate a Lillard three pointer during a 136-129 Blazers win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on October 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) 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 H...

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 11: Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) walks into the Senate Chamber on December 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Two opposing health care bills intended to avert rising health care premiums failed. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) | Getty Images U.S. Senator Ron Wyden’s advocacy to keep the Trail Blazers in Portland started years before the Paul Allen Trust even began the process of selling the franchise. After ownership of the team was transferred to a group led by Tom Dundon, ...

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball up court against the Sacramento Kings in the second half of an NBA basketball game at Golden 1 Center on October 23, 2026 in Sacramento, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) | Getty ...