A look at how the foundation of the Blazers' multiyear roster rebuild was built on the backs of international players ... with locker room debates about European fries and tales of Arvydas Sabonis and Drazen Petrovic downing a case of beer in Seoul: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

The NBA just concluded a regular season with the most international players in league history (135) and the Blazers, who have players born in 7 different countries and on 4 different continents, are a poster child for the record-setting global reach. www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

The Blazers won ugly Thursday night, but a history-making player made it look beautiful: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

The Blazers formally introduced new owner Tom Dundon and members of his ownership group Thursday at Moda Center. Here are some of the highlights: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

I spent some time last night with Tom Dundon at the end of a marathon day, and the Blazers' new owner made it clear he wants "more winning, less losing." What does he have to say about the status of his coach, GM, president and the roster? Read more: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

The NBA has unanimously approved the sale of the Trail Blazers to Tom Dundon and his ownership group, according to two sources with knowledge of the deal. www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026... (The Athletic first reported the news)

I asked Tiago what his concern level was for Grant's injury. His reply: "100 percent."

Blazers vet Jerami Grant did not play in the fourth quarter after injuring his right calf. After the game, coach Tiago Splitter said Grant "felt a pop" in his calf. He's scheduled to undergo medical testing tomorrow. A big potential injury for the Blazers' play-in chase.

The final push of Tom Dundon’s pursuit of the Blazers unfolded this week in an opulent hotel in Midtown Manhattan, where the Dallas billionaire and members of his prospective ownership group met with representatives of the NBA board of governors: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

Tom Dundon and his ownership group met with members of the NBA board of governors Tuesday and Commissioner Adam Silver said the board should "vote shortly" on the bid. www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026... More to come from the NBA board of governors meetings later.

Injury update on Shaedon Sharpe, via the Blazers: "Follow-up imaging" on his left calf strain revealed a stress reaction of his left fibula and he will be reevaluated in 4-6 weeks. The Blazers' season finale is April 12, so the injury could sidelined him for the rest of the year.

After week in the sun, Trail Blazers ready to get ‘back to work’ amid playoff push: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

The Blazers have converted Sidy Cissoko's two-way contract into a standard deal that will run through the 2026-27 season. To make room for Cissoko on the 15-man regular roster, the team has waived Rayan Rupert.

A couple injury updates for the Trail Blazers: •Shaedon Sharpe (left calf strain) has not practiced since the All-Star break and is out vs. Denver. •Matisse Thybulle (right knee tendinopathy) has practiced each of the last 2 days and his availability vs. Denver is TBD.

The “chubby” kid who learned English by watching Nickelodeon played in his first NBA All-Star game Sunday. A look at Deni Avdija’s journey to the “biggest stage in the world.” www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

Blazers’ Deni Avdija ends unlikely journey with ‘long weekend’ at historic All-Star game: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

“I wasn’t going out like that.” After winning his third 3-Point Contest, Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard says he’s “representing strength” as he fights back from Achilles injury: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

Dame Time returns: Damian Lillard earns improbable 3-Point Contest win at All-Star Weekend» www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

NBA Rising Stars: Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen leave All-Star Weekend with highlights, memories, motivation » www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

I asked Yang Hansen about his favorite part of the Rising Stars game: “I tried to show everybody my “Chinglish," he said via an interpreter.” But his favorite part of All-Star weekend — chatting with childhood idol Nikola Jokic — had yet to come. “I can't wait to kiss him,” Yang said, laughing.

Trail Blazers great Buck Williams named finalist for Basketball Hall of Fame: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

Trail Blazers’ roster crunch: What happens when two-way players Sidy Cissoko and Caleb Love hit 50-game limit? www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

Headbands, Chipotle and Deni Avdija's return: The old Blazers made an appearance last night in win over 76ers www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

Tiago Splitter says Deni Avdija is “probably” going to play tonight vs. the 76ers. He has missed the last 4 games and 9 of 13 with a lower back strain.

Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden says losing Blazers would be ‘showstopper,’ supports ‘economic force’ of Moda renovation: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

‘He likes to win’: Inside Tom Dundon’s rise from failed burger joint to buying the Blazers www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

Shaedon Sharpe has a left calf injury and will not return tonight vs. the Grizzlies, per the Blazers.

Tiago Splitter says Scoot Henderson has been cleared to play tomorrow vs. the Grizzlies and will make his season-debut.

Vit Krejci has passed his physical and will be in uniform tonight when the Blazers host the Suns.

Scoot has officially been listed as doubtful for Tuesday night's game vs. the Suns. Deni Avdija (lower back strain) is also doubtful.

When will Scoot Henderson return? Trail Blazers point guard nears comeback, says ‘I feel amazing’ www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

A day of trades, All-Star berths and feel-good returns ends with mixed emotions for the Trail Blazers: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

A pregame update: Deni Avdija (lower back strain) is out.

Tiago Splitter said he talked to Vit Krejci today: "He's excited about coming here. Great shooter. A guy that doesn't need many inches to shoot the basketball. And I think we are thirsty for a shooter like him ... he's a player that's going to help us a lot."

Injury notes tonight for the Blazers, according to Tiago Splitter: •Blake Wesley will return tonight vs. the Cavaliers, playing in his first game since Halloween. •Deni Avdija is expected to play. •Scoot Henderson should make his season-debut "very, very soon."

Trail Blazers’ Deni Avdija earns 1st NBA All-Star selection: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

The Blazers have announced that Duop Reath will miss the rest of the season with a stress fracture in his right foot. The backup center has appeared in 32 games, averaging 2.9 points and 1.2 rebounds, while shooting 42% from 3-point range.

Two Blazers have been selected to participate in the Rising Stars game during NBA All-Star Weekend. Donovan Clingan (sophomores) and Yang Hansen (G-League) have been chosen for the draft pool of the annual Rookie/Sophomore game. Teams will be picked Tuesday.

Coach Tiago Splitter says Deni Avdija, Rob Williams III and Duop Reath are out tonight vs. the Raptors. That leaves the Blazers with 10 healthy bodies, including two (Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant) who are on minute-restrictions.

From last night: Deni Avdija reinjures back, Trail Blazers beat Heat to improve to NBA-best 9-2 in January » www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

Blazers coach Tiago Splitter said it was his decision to pull Deni Avdija from the game. His back stiffened up and Splitter decided to use caution. "I think he'll be fine," Splitter said, adding that he expects Deni to play Friday vs. the Raptors.

Deni Avdija (back) has left the game - and is not on the Blazers' bench - and the team say he will not return vs. the Heat.

Trail Blazers injuries: Deni Avdija upgraded, Jerami Grant and Jrue Holiday downgraded, vs. Kings » www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

“It feels like we’re starting to be the team that everyone thought we were going to be …” www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

From last night: Jerami Grant returns, Trail Blazers beat Hawks: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026... »

Pregame update: Grant will return tonight under a minute-restriction.

Afternoon update: Avdija is out and Grant is probable vs. Hawks.

After opening the season looking to "Make 'Em Uncomfortable," it is the Trail Blazers who have had to cope with being uncomfortable: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

The Blazers have upgraded the injury status of Deni Avdija and Jerami Grant ahead of tonight's game vs. the Hawks: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...

Trail Blazers at midseason: Resilience defines 1st half of adversity, chaos, clutch games » www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...