Latest injury updates from Tiago Splitter: Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III are both likely going to be available to play tomorrow vs. Golden State. Jrue Holiday and Matisse Thybulle both improving and doing more but won’t be ready tomorrow.

Blazers announce Yang Hansen and Robert Williams III are both out tonight. That’s on top of Donovan Clingan already being out. In other words, expect a lotta Duop Reath in New Orleans.

Scoot Henderson has also been doing drills, but only individually

Tiago Splitter says Jrue Holiday and Matisse Thybulle did some non contact drills at practice today, but they’re still not participating fully in practice with the team. Robert Williams III participated in the full practice, while Donovan Clingan participated in some drills.

Brandon and I chop it up about so many Blazers things on this week's pod and I also get an excuse to show off just some of my new wall decor. That's a win-win right there. Also Deni Avdija should be an All-Star. Shout it from the rooftops.

I woke up to find out Portland is getting Chris Paul AND Giannis, what a morning 🌄

Jusuf’s consistent rebounding and facilitating nature has given the Jazz young scorers, Keyonte & Ace in particular, the space to grow as just that, primary scorers. He’s also provided size to pair next to, and relieve, blossoming big man Kyle Filipowski. Nurkic has had a resurgence in his last 10..

“It’s not easy,” Avdija said about adjusting to facing double teams and hard denials from the defense. “When I came to the league at first, people would leave me wide open in the corner. … It definitely gives you a little boost of confidence that you hurt teams.”

Blazers forward Deni Avdija has played like a star all season. Now he’s facing the next level in a star basketball player’s evolution: the opposing defense’s utmost attention. OKC threw the kitchen sink at Avdija on Sunday, and he still produced a monster triple-double in the 123-115 loss.

While fan perspectives may vary on the NBA Cup, the Blazers' postgame words and demeanor reflected a common sentiment after their loss to the Spurs. This moment mattered to these players, and it's one they want to learn from. “This is a game you won’t forget just because of how much it stung."

Did you think making it to the knockout rounds of the prestigious NBA Cup would be easy??

Something is happening in Portland with Deni Avdija right now

Shaedon Sharpe is AVAILABLE vs the Spurs tonight.

Blazers home game? Blackout Wednesday?? NBA Cup??? WIN AND YOU’RE IN????

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What a freaking win to break the losing streak

Is Caleb Love the ballsiest 2-way contract player in league history?

SHOOTERS SHOOT!

I would call this a heartening performance from the undermanned blazers tonight

Blazers say Scoot Henderson continues to progress through his rehabilitation for a left hamstring tear and will be re-evaluated in 2-4 weeks. The team also says Jrue Holiday will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks due to a right calf strain.

Blazers announce Shaedon Sharpe and Jrue Holiday are both out for tonight’s game versus the Warriors. Gonna be a tough one.

Tiago Splitter says he leaves that game feeling "more irritated" about losing it at the end rather than emboldened by the team's effort to come back. He was also asked what's the one piece this team needs right now. His answer: "A point guard."

Ouch

Blazers have the lead back at 118-116. Just an unreal, almost silly comeback at Moda tonight

Lmao the Blazers are shutting down this pre-write and making me pay hard, serious attention. The Blazers have cut a 21-point deficit to just 5 with 4 min left

Hmmmm what to say about this game that wasn't largely said last night

Ooooof Deni you are good but you are not Dame

A piece from a time when I didn't only write words about the Portland Trail Blazers

After blowout loss to Rockets, Blazers hold players-only meeting: ‘We can play way better’ www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

Tiago you dawg...the alley oop??

This game is bonkers lol

Tired: Twin towers look with Hansen and Clingan Wired: Twin towers look with Rob Will and Duop

“Teams are coming here, and they know they can’t … play around,” Blazers forward Deni Avdija said. “We’re tough. We’re aggressive. We’re talented. We’re young. We’re fast, and we’re on an uprise. As I said, there’s something special in Portland.”

The Portland Trail Blazers’ matchup with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night was a ride. It was dead and then alive. Frustrating and then euphoric. Hard to watch and then must-see TV. It was imperfect and wacky and nerve-wracking. Above all, it was a win.

Duop Reath with an MJ shrug after burying a contested 3 right before the third quarter buzzer? What a time to be alive

This ain't going so well

Blazers say Blake Wesley sustained a fracture to the fifth metatarsal of his right foot in Friday's win over the Denver Nuggets. His timeline for return will be determined at a later date.

NBA’s L2M Report is out. It rules Toumani Camara’s controversial jump ball tie-up of Nikola Jokic with 6 seconds left was the CORRECT call.

Fiending for this Blazers Last 2 Minute Report

Such a good photo from last night's Blazers game captured by Troy Wayrynen. I also attached some words and quotes to go along with it if you feel like reliving any of Halloween night's thrilling 109-107 win in Portland.

Blazers come out to embrace Jerami Grant after the final buzzer sounds. His 2 free throws with 1 second left deliver the Blazers the 109-107 win against the Nuggets. Portland gets its signature win of the early season in dramatic fashion.

Blazers announce Blake Wesley won't return tonight due to a foot injury.

Blake Wesley is ballin once again

Blazers clock malfunction got me feeling like I'm stuck on the runway

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Robert Williams III checks in at the 7:34 mark of the first quarter, making his season debut to a nice reception from the home crowd.

Tiago splitter says Robert Williams III and Kris Murray are available tonight.

Blazers announce Matisse Thybulle underwent an MRI Thursday, revealing he tore the ulnar collateral ligament of his left thumb. He underwent surgery this morning and will be reevaluated in 4-6 weeks. Thybulle injured his thumb in Wednesday’s game against Utah.