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oregonlive.comMicah Nori's new postgame ritual is designed to reward any player — not just the stars — after Blazers victoriesThe Box has been replaced by The Knockout Punch following Portland victories.

Trail Blazers wins, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and ‘The Knockout Punch’ www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

oregonlive.comLillard's return, Morant's debut spark Blazers' blowout winThe win was, in many ways, both cathartic and fun for a fan base that has been desperate for a little hope.

Trail Blazers open season with rout, reunion, redemption and...fun: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

Trail Blazers coach Micah Nori says Deni Avdija (right ankle soreness) is a game-time decision tonight vs. the Suns. He tweaked his ankle a couple days ago.

The Blazers are signing Caleb Houstan to an Exhibtion 10 contract, according to a league source. Houstan, who has played in 186 games for the Magic and Hawks, is expected to join the Rip City Remix.

oregonlive.comBlazers' broadcast chaos ends — at least for nowTravis Demers will take over television play-by-play duties on a trial basis, team and league sources told The Oregonian/OregonLive, bringing a familiar name and face to Blazers games to start the 202...

Travis Demers is taking over the Trail Blazers TV broadcast after all the offseason drama: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

oregonlive.comTrail Blazers beat Warriors in Lillard-Morant backcourt debutThe Blazers took their dynamic new backcourt for a test drive Wednesday night at Moda Center, showcasing Lillard and Morant in a new-look starting lineup against the Warriors.

The Blazers took their dynamic new backcourt for a test drive Wednesday night, showcasing Damian Lillard and Ja Morant in a new-look starting lineup vs. the Warriors. The ride felt a little bumpy at times, but it also showed “great potential.” www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

oregonlive.comEmbattled former Blazers play-by-play announcer Braiden Bell asks team to reconsider firingThe 29-year-old broadcaster, who was briefly named the Blazers’ play-by-play announcer last week, has asked the franchise through his legal counsel to reconsider its decision to fire him.

Embattled former Blazers play-by-play announcer Braiden Bell asks team to reconsider firing www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

oregonlive.comFrom playoff breakout to contract talks: Scoot Henderson enters a pivotal season with the Trail Blazers — and a deadline loomingThe Blazers must decide whether to bet on the 22-year-old point guard's potential or risk his price rising after a season in which he averaged 14.2 points and shined in the playoffs.

Scoot Henderson a ‘high priority’ for Trail Blazers amid contract extension talks www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

oregonlive.comPortland's broadcaster mess: who's actually in line to replace Braiden Bell?The Blazers’ season opener, scheduled for Oct. 21 at Moda Center, is less than three weeks away, leaving precious little time for the team to unravel its tangled broadcast mess.

What’s next after Trail Blazers’ abruptly fire new play-by-play voice Braiden Bell? www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

oregonlive.comTrail Blazers fire new broadcaster Braiden Bell hours after hireIn a stunning turn of events, the team abruptly fired its new play-by-play commentator after a series of troubling, years-old tweets from him came to light.

In a stunning turn of events, the Blazers abruptly fired new play-by-play commentator Braiden Bell just hours after hiring him when a series troubling, years-old tweets from him came to light. www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

oregonlive.comTrail Blazers to name Braiden Bell as new play-by-play announcerThe Trail Blazers are replacing a legend with an NBA rookie.

The Blazers had a “big pool” of people show interest in the play-by-play job, including candidates with NBA experience and tenures working at “flagship sports news” stations, a team source said. But they went with Bell because he's "a rising talent." www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

oregonlive.comTrail Blazers to name Braiden Bell as new play-by-play announcerThe Trail Blazers are replacing a legend with an NBA rookie.

The Trail Blazers will name Braiden Bell as new television play-by-play announcer. The 29-year-old had been calling games for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and the G League’s Valley Suns: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

oregonlive.comUpdates from the second day of Portland Trail Blazers training campThe second day of training camp wasn't as uplifting as the first day for the Blazers.

Trail Blazers training camp: A disheartening day, Morant’s 3-point shooting, building a starting 5 www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

The Blazers have signed Jaylen Martin to an Exhibit 10 contract. He will be at training camp today and is expected to join the Rip City Remix this season.

oregonlive.comBlazers open training camp with surprise visitor, standout performances, minor coaching gaffeThe Blazers sprinted through a nearly three-hour practice Tuesday that opened with a slideshow presentation on expectations and featured a heavy dose of running, fast-paced drills and scrimmaging.

The Blazers opened training camp Tuesday with a surprise visitor, a few standout performances and a minor coaching gaffe: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

Random visitor taking in the Blazers’ first day of training camp: Lionel Hollins, who played guard on the 1977 championship team.

The Blazers are signing Lee Hyun-Jung to an Exhibit 10 contract and the 6-foot-7 guard from South Korea will be at training camp today. He's expected join the Rip City Remix after camp.

oregonlive.comLillard on his Blazers return: 'I'll play this season with joy'After spending roughly 16 months on the sideline rehabilitating from a torn left Achilles tendon, Lillard emerged from the career-threatening injury with a new perspective about life, basketball and t...

Dame Time returns to Trail Blazers with new wrinkle: Joy www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

The Blazers are signing 2 more players to Exhibit 10 contracts, per a league source: Mark Sears and Barry Dunning Jr. Both are expected to join the Remix. Dunning is an undrafted rookie who played on the Blazers' summer league team. Sears was a 2-way player with the Bucks last season.

22 Sept

The Blazers are signing Keylan Boone, Samson Johnson and Mark Armstrong to exhibit 10 contracts, according to a league source, and the players are expected to join the Rip City Remix.

24 Aug

Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe suffered a torn right meniscus in an individual offseason workout and is expected to undergo surgery this week, per a league source. A timeline for his rehab/return is TBD based on surgery. ESPN first reported the injury.

oregonlive.comTrail Blazers relocation fears: What cities could steal the team?As the Blazers and local politicians bicker, the threat of relocation seems real, which begs the question: Where would the team go?

30 July

Sorry, bad link before … As the Blazers and local politicians continue to bicker over a Moda Center remodel, fans have been left to fret over the doomsday possibility their beloved NBA team will bolt for another city. But where would the Blazers go? www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

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30 July

As the Blazers and local politicians continue to bicker over a Moda Center remodel, fans have been left to fret over the doomsday possibility their beloved NBA team will bolt for another city. But where would the Blazers go? A look at the possibilities: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

oregonlive.comKevin Calabro leaves Trail Blazers as organization overhauls broadcastsThe veteran play-by-play announcer rejected what he called a "subprime" extension from Tom Dundon's ownership group as the team continues to cut costs.

A more complete look at Kevin Calabro's Portland exodus and the changes surrounding Blazers broadcasting, including who has left and who is likely to return: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

“I feel great about it,” Kevin Calabro said of his decision to leave Portland. “I was grateful to have one of 30 jobs in the league and work so close to my home in Seattle. "I’ll always be a part of Blazers history. I made some great memories and some great friends."

Kevin Calabro tells me has decided to step away from Blazers broadcasting and will no longer call games for Portland. The team and its veteran play-by-play man had been in discussions on a new contract, but he called the offers "subprime" and he has decided to move on.

oregonlive.comThe Oregon State baseball brotherhood spans the Major Leagues and shows no signs of slowing downThe Beavers have nine players on Major League rosters, including three All-Stars and two former No. 1 draft picks who maintain close bonds from their college days.

Nine Big Leaguers. Three All-Stars. Two No. 1 overall draft picks. The @beaverbaseball.osubeavers.com brotherhood spans the Major Leagues and shows no signs of slowing down: www.oregonlive.com/beavers/2026...

oregonlive.comFormer Beavers walk-on Wade Meckler makes inspiring MLB comeback with AngelsSix days before Christmas, the Giants gave up on Wade Meckler. Now the former OSU star is hitting .307 for the Angels, the team he grew up watching from the stands just 10 miles from his high school.

17 July

Former @beaverbaseball.osubeavers.com walk-on Wade Meckler makes MLB comeback with hometown Angels: "I’ll occasionally catch myself. I’ll look down at my jersey and it’s like, ‘Wow. I’m playing for the Angels.’ I used to wear this jersey in Little League." www.oregonlive.com/beavers/2026...

oregonlive.comAll-Star Travis Bazzana working to forgive himself as MLB rookieThe former Oregon State All-American was named an MLB All-Star after just 10 weeks in the majors, even as he fights a daily battle with self-doubt and impossible expectations.

16 July

Former @beaverbaseball.osubeavers.com star Travis Bazzana is fighting a daily battle with himself as he searches for perfection in a sport rooted in failure. “I feel like I belong. But ... truthfully, doubt creeps in ..." A look at his All-Star rookie season: www.oregonlive.com/beavers/2026...

oregonlive.comA ‘whirlwind’ 2 weeks: New Trail Blazers coach Micah Nori hits the ground runningMicah Nori spent 28 years preparing for this moment, and his first 13 days as Blazers coach have included 12-hour drives, cross-country flights, a franchise-altering trade, and meetings on a 10-acre f...

6 July

There have been 12-hour roadtrips, franchise-altering trades, meetings on Los Angeles farms and staff shakeups. "It's been a whirlwind. But it's been a good whirlwind" A look at Micah Nori's first two weeks as Trail Blazers coach: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

oregonlive.comTrail Blazers agree to free agent deal with center Branden CarlsonThree centers weren’t enough for the Portland Trail Blazers. They decided to add a fourth.

1 July

Three centers weren’t enough for the Trail Blazers. They decided to add a fourth. www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

oregonlive.comTrail Blazers, Robert Williams III agree to contract extensionThe Blazers’ most coveted free agent is staying in Portland.

30 June

Robert Williams III and the Blazers agreed to a 3-year contract extension, a team source confirms. @shamsbot.bsky.social reported first. www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

29 June

The Blazers are acquiring two-time All-Star and former ROY point guard Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, per two team sources. @shamsbot.bsky.social was first to report.

oregonlive.comWorth the wait: Micah Nori a ‘home run’ hire for Portland Trail BlazersThe Blazers' new coach, who was passed over seven times for head coaching jobs, brings a blend of experience, basketball acumen and positivity to Portland.

26 June

Worth the wait: Micah Nori a ‘home run’ hire for Portland Trail Blazers www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

23 June

The Blazers are hiring Minnesota Timberwolves lead assistant Micah Nori to be their next coach, according to a team source. @shamsbot.bsky.social was first to report.

oregonlive.comLegendary Trail Blazers coach Rick Adelman dead at 79The Hall of Fame coach, who guided the Blazers to two NBA finals appearances, died Monday at 79.

2 June

Legendary Trail Blazers coach Rick Adelman is dead at 79. Reaction from Clyde Drexler, Terry Porter, Buck Williams and others: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

oregonlive.comBlazers lay off dozens as new team owner takes overThe moves, which affected just over 70 employees, came seven weeks after Dundon, the Dallas billionaire, and his ownership group officially took over the franchise.

More on today's unfortunate development: Trail Blazers lay off dozens as new team owner takes over » www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

From Blazers President Dewayne Hankins: "Today, as part of our plans to position the organization for the future, we made the difficult decision to restructure several areas of the business. These changes impacted talented people who have helped shape the Trail Blazers over many years. ... (cont)"

"... We are deeply grateful for their contributions, their leadership and the care they showed every day for our team, our fans and the Portland community. Our focus now is supporting those affected through the transition and positioning the organization for long-term success."

The Blazers had a round of layoffs today, the first under new owner Tom Dundon. It's not immediately clear how many people were affected.

oregonlive.comJoe Cronin interview: Blazers GM on coaching search, Tom Dundon, roster, franchise’s reputation, moreIn a wide-ranging question-and-and answer session with local reporters, the Blazers’ general manager discussed new owner Tom Dundon, acting coach Tiago Splitter’s job status, the state of the roster, ...

30 Apr

Blazers GM Joe Cronin addressed a host of topics at his exit interview today, including the search for a new coach, the franchise's reputation under new owner Tom Dundon, the roster, his job status, and more. Here's everything Cronin had to say: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

oregonlive.comBlazers vs. Spurs: A busted tooth, a bruised All-Star and the quest to play togetherOne thing has become brutally clear after three hard-nosed, vicious, back-and-forth clashes in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs: the Spurs are hell-bent on making life miserable for ...

Blazers vs. Spurs: A busted tooth, a bruised All-Star and the quest to play together www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

oregonlive.comBlazers collapse vs. Spurs in crushing Game 3 loss: ‘These are the ones you lose sleep over’The Spurs slayed theBlazers’ surging mojo in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, rallying from a 15-point second-half to win 120-108.

Blazers collapse vs. Spurs in crushing Game 3 loss: ‘These are the ones you lose sleep over’ www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

Yes, Game 3. My bad on the typo.

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Game 3 yes?

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson says Victor Wembanyama will not play in Game 2 vs. Blazers. He didn’t add much beyond that other than to say Wemby is “doing well and progressing.”

24 Apr

A familiar face is taking in the Blazers' morning shootaround ahead of Game 3 vs. the Spurs: LaMarcus Aldridge. The former All-Star watched the end of the workout sitting on a bench next to GM Joe Cronin, then shared a lengthy chat with Cronin and acting coach Tiago Splitter.

oregonlive.com‘There’s no limits.’ After Game 2 upset over Spurs, Trail Blazers plot rest of seriesThe Blazers have stolen momentum away from the San Antonio Spurs and snatched home-court advantage in the best-of-seven series, but they have bigger ambitions.

23 Apr

‘There’s no limits.’ After Game 2 upset over Spurs, Trail Blazers plot rest of series: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

oregonlive.comScoot Henderson carries Blazers to dramatic playoff win over Spurs: ‘He’s a dog’The third-year point guard scored a season-high 31 points, willing the Blazers to a crucial win that evened the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

22 Apr

Scoot Henderson carries Blazers to dramatic playoff win over Spurs: ‘He’s a dog’ www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

oregonlive.comSpurs rudely welcome Blazers back to NBA playoffsTheSpurs dealt the Blazers a decisive 111-98 defeat in the opener of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, riding the dominance of Wembanyama, the depth of their rotation and the talent ...

20 Apr

From last night: Spurs rudely welcome Blazers back to NBA playoffs www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...