Oregon Politicians Vow To Keep Trail Blazers In Portland

In a letter addressed to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson have stated their position in favor of keeping the Trail Blazers in Portland and the Moda Center renovated. “The Portland Trail Blazers are more than a part of our history — they are part of our future. […]

James Foglio  •  31 Jul 2025
NBA Offseason Grades: Sixers, Raptors, Spurs, Blazers, Suns

Continuing our series of offseason grades, it’s time to look at five teams that cover every inch of the success and failure spectrum. The Philadelphia 76ers had an extremely disappointing 2024-25 campaign after coming in with championship aspirations. The Toronto Raptors, San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers are looking to ascend from a rebuild […]

Vivek Jacob  •  29 Jul 2025
Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic Receives Autograph Request From Blazers’ Yang Hansen

Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic received a special request from the Portland Trail Blazers’ newly drafted Yang Hansen. The Chinese center was asked about Jokic at Las Vegas Summer League and called the Serbian his idol. When asked what Hansen would ask Jokic if and when he gets the chance to interact with him in […]

Vivek Jacob  •  24 Jul 2025
Trail Blazers Add Blake Wesley After Contract Buyout With Wizards

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed free agent guard Blake Wesley to a one-year contract, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. This is reportedly a fully guaranteed contract, per Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report. Blake Wesley Likely Signed A Minimum-Salary Contract Although the financial terms of Wesley’s deal with Portland haven’t been unveiled, […]

James Foglio  •  22 Jul 2025
Damian Lillard ‘Was Not Happy in Milwaukee’ With Bucks

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard was reportedly unhappy as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks before the team waived him, according to Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian. “Also, he was not happy in Milwaukee,” Fentress said during Thursday’s episode of the Blazer Focused podcast at the 2:55 mark. “He didn’t want to go there […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2025
Damian Lillard Joins LeBron James As Only NBA Players With No-Trade Clause

LeBron James became the only player in the NBA with a no-trade clause on Wednesday when the Phoenix Suns bought out Bradley Beal’s contract. That was short-lived, as veteran guard Damian Lillard on Thursday signed with his former team, the Portland Trail Blazers, on a three-year, $42 million contract. Damian Lillard Earned No-Trade Clause With […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2025
Bucks To Save $2.3M Annually With Damian Lillard’s New Contract

The Milwaukee Bucks will receive a salary cap benefit as a result of Damian Lillard’s new three-year, $42 million contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. Bucks Reduce Annual Cap Hits From $22.5 Million To $20.2 Million Milwaukee waived Lillard earlier this month and used the stretch provision to spread the […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2025
Damian Lillard Set For Reunion With Portland Trail Blazers

Nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard is set to make a return to the Portland Trail Blazers on a three-year, $42 million contract. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Lillard is expected to have a player option in 2027-28 as well as a no-trade clause. He was stretched and waived by the Milwaukee Bucks a couple […]

Vivek Jacob  •  17 Jul 2025
Former NBA First-Round Pick Nassir Little Signs With Chiba Jets

NBA veteran forward Nassir Little is exiting the league to play overseas for the first time, having signed a one-year contract with the Chiba Jets, the team announced Wednesday. “I’m excited about the opportunity to help the Chiba Jets win a championship!” Little said in a statement relayed from the club. “I know some of […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jul 2025