Portland Trail Blazers

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The new-look Portland Trail Blazers have reloaded but already have a looming Ja Morant problem before the season even begins.

Jared Dubin is joined by Seth Partnow, author of The Mid-Range Theory and the forthcoming The Notorious eFG, to discuss over/unders for the Western Conference ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Timestamps 1:31: Pacific Division (Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers, Sacramento Kings) 22:40: Northwest Division (Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers) 50:22: Southwest Division (San Antonio Spurs, Ho...

The Warriors had back-to-back exhibition games on Tuesday against the Lakers and Wednesday against the Trail Blazers.  Here are our takeaways: 1. Yaxel Lendeborg has arrived In Tuesday’s game against the Lakers, Yaxel Lendeborg was the main story. The Warriors’ 11th pick in the NBA draft looks ready to contribute, which is music to Golden State’s ears...

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Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori praised his team’s effort in Wednesday’s 123-118 preseason victory over the Golden State Warriors but stressed that the performance exposed several areas that need immediate improvement. Portland committed 21 turnovers and allowed 18 offensive rebounds, giving Golden State additional opportunities despite shooting 48% from the field and 56% […] The post Micah Nori addresses Ja Morant’s preseason debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

PORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 07: Ja Morant #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers goes to the basket defended by Brandon Williams #12 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half of the preseason game at Moda Center on October 07, 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 Th...

Trail Blazers star opens up on his return from injury and All-Star weekend plans.

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Golden State Warriors 123-118 on Wednesday at the Moda Center, with Damian Lillard making his return from Achilles injury as the Blazers opened the preseason with a victory. Lillard started for Portland and played 19 minutes, finishing with 15 points on 5-of-11 shooting. He made three of his eight […] The post Trail Blazers beat Warriors in Damian Lillard’s return appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Steve Kerr has seen what happens when an NBA city loses its team. He hopes Portland never has to find out. With the Trail Blazers and the city still working toward a long-term agreement involving renovations to Moda Center, Kerr said the possibility of the franchise eventually leaving Portland would be disastrous. “Oh, that would […] The post Steve Kerr: It would be ‘a tragedy’ if Trail Blazers ever left Portland appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is undoubtedly one of the best players in the NBA.

The Portland Trail Blazers recently got their preseason slate underway, with Damian Lillard knocking down several three-pointers in his first action back in the Motor City following his recovery from a torn Achilles. Lillard is back as the Blazers’ point guard this year, hoping to help the team build off its run to the NBA […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard gets 100% real on his 2026-27 season goals with Portland appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Portland Trail Blazers waived wing Jaylen Martin. The Blazers had signed Martin to an Exhibit 10 earlier in the offseason. Martin is expected to join the Rip City Remix for the upcoming G League season. Portland now has 18 players on contracts. The Trail Blazers have one open standard regular season roster spot.

The early returns for Ja Morant with the Portland Trail Blazers appear to be very positive.

The Los Angeles Clippers signed Jahmyl Telfort to an Exhibit 10 deal on Wednesday. Telfort appeared in eight games for the Clippers last season. The Clippers also waived Fletcher Loyer on Wednesday.

PORTLAND, Ore. — For years, the general manager studied him from afar. And when the Portland Trail Blazers decided to make a splash and trade for Ja Morant this summer, their new coach flew across the country to meet with him. But no matter how much Joe Cronin did background checks, and no matter how well a steakhouse lunch in South Carolina with Micah Nori went, nobody was sure what the Morant experience would be like in Portland. The early returns? Attitude-wise, he has been a dream: upbeat...

The Golden State Warriors were unable to ride the hot shooting from their role players in a disappointing 123-118 preseason loss against the Portland Trail Blazers.

The NBA rarely stagnates for long, but the 2026 offseason produced the kind of movement that can redraw the league in a matter of weeks. Giannis Antetokounmpo is now in Miami, LeBron James and Jaylen Brown have joined Philadelphia, LaMelo Ball is running the show in Minnesota, and Ja Morant has landed in Portland. Those […] The post NBA Odds: 4 New-Look Teams to Watch in 2026-27 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

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Braiden Bell’s attorney still wants the Trail Blazers to give him the broadcast job. He also has a message about what could happen if they don’t. Speaking with Craig Carton of OutKick, Arnie Herz said reinstatement remains his priority after Portland hired Bell as its television play-by-play announcer, then fired him hours later over offensive […] The post Braiden Bell’s attorney says Blazers firing could cost them ‘a boatload of money’ appeared first on Hoops Wire.