Portland Trail Blazers

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Damian Lillard has no worries about his physical condition upon finishing his Achilles rehab ahead of the Portland Trail Blazers’ 2026-27 campaign. Lillard has been playing in the NBA since 2012, going through his 12th season with the Blazers. After two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, the team chose to waive and stretch the remainder […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard ‘not going to kill himself’ returning from injury amid Ja Morant’s arrival appeared first on ClutchPoints.

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 23: A general exterior view at Moda Center before the game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the San Antonio Spurs on January 23, 2023 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The interview with the team president is typically the most uncon...

Ja Morant indicated on Monday that he would be open to a bench role with the Portland Trail Blazers if that's what the team felt was necessary.

Damian Lillard said he's not worried about balancing a backcourt that includes himself, Ja Morant, Jrue Holiday and Scoot Henderson, saying it "will work itself out."

The Trail Blazers took a major swing this summer when they traded for Ja Morant. While they were able to add him without giving up any crucial players, the move is not without risks, Jeremy Brener writes for Sports Illustrated. The first and most obvious concern is Morant’s health and general ability to stay on […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are signing Blake Wesley to a one-year deal, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider. The 23-year-old guard averaged 4.8 points and 2.0 assists in 31 games for the Blazers last year.

The Portland Trail Blazers added Micah Potter this offseason after the big man produced the best season of his NBA career with the Indiana Pacers. Potter averaged 9.7 points and 5.0 rebounds in 19.3 minutes per game last season. He was also highly efficient as a shooter, posting .515/.423/.842 shooting splits while attempting 3.6 three-pointers […] The post Micah Potter brings shooting versatility to Blazers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

PORTLAND, OR - SEPTEMBER 29: Damian Lillard #0 and Scoot Henderson #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during media day on September 29, 2025 at the MODA Center 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 2025 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

An anonymous NBA scout has raised concerns about Ja Morant’s physical condition, shooting and defensive fit alongside Damian Lillard as the Portland Trail Blazers prepare for the 2026-27 season. Sports Illustrated reported the scout’s assessment with the guard’s health and conditioning among the biggest issues highlighted. “He’s got a bad knee, doesn’t really work on […] The post NBA scout has serious concerns about Ja Morant appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Sept. 26, 2026 Magic: Ace Baldwin Jr., Ricky Council IV, Jarron Cumberland and Au’Diese Toney became free agents. Trail Blazers: Keylan Boone, Barry Dunning Jr. and Mark Sears became free agents. Jazz: Ibrahima Diallo and Justin Harmon became free agents. Timberwolves: Payton Sandfort and Nate Santos became free agents. Spurs: Miles Barnstable became a free […] The post NBA Transactions: Warriors, Kings, Suns, Magic, more appeared first on Hoops Wire.

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 21: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies goes to the basket against Nickeil Alexander-Walker #7 of the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at FedExForum on January 21, 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 only tangible, rotation-...

You may not know his name. You may not know his face.  But you know his voice.  If you’re a Lakers fan, you’ve likely heard longtime PA announcer Lawrence Tanter, who died at age 76.  Los Angeles Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter is seen during an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers...

Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers acquired Ja Morant at a price that would have seemed impossible a few years ago. The question is which version of Morant they’re getting. He played just 79 games over his final three seasons with the Grizzlies. An NBA scout told Blake Silverman of Sports Illustrated that a change of […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Ja Morant, Sixers, LeBron James, Pelicans appeared first on Hoops Wire.

PORTLAND, OR - DECEMBER 14: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on December 14, 2018 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 Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NBA is a league defined by legacy. Who has a ring, and who doesn’t. Who beat who in what...

The Portland Trail Blazers have waived forward Keylan Boone and guards Barry Dunning Jr. and Mark Sears. Boone, Dunning and Sears had all signed Exhibit 10 contracts earlier in the week. All three players are expected to join the Rip City Remix for the upcoming G League season.

Toumani Camara came away highly impressed after getting an opportunity to guard Damian Lillard during offseason workouts at the Portland Trail Blazers legend’s home. Lillard invited Camara to train with him in July, with the sessions taking place on a full basketball court at the 36-year-old guard’s Portland home. After going against Lillard in full-court […] The post Toumani Camara very impressed with Damian Lillard appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 23: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies walks off the court after the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on March 23, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Paras Griffin/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers made a big splash in the Summer of 2026...

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is heading back to the court soon enough after missing all of last season with a torn left Achilles tendon suffered during the 2025 playoffs.

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 8: Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) speaks to reporters outside the Senate Chamber of the US Capitol Building on November 8, 2025 in Washington, DC. Today marks the 39th day of the government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history.(Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Getty Images) | Getty Images U.S. Senator Ron Wyden is flexing his significant power to convince the NBA Board of Governors to disallow any potential relocation of the Portland Trail Blazers. According to Bill Oram of the Or...