Trail Blazers turn Fred Meyer into playground of joy for families struggling during holidays: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

When Tiago Splitter was looking for a way to inspire the Blazers to play better defense, he decided to think “outside of the box.” www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

The Blazers are working on their (lack of) communication: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

Donovan Clingan (left leg bruise) and Robert Williams III (illness) have been ruled out vs. the Grizzlies. Rookie center Yang Hansen will his first career start for the Blazers.

Donovan Clingan (illness) has been ruled out for the Blazers’ game vs. the Thunder this afternoon. Splitter did not divulge who will start in his absence.

Random Blazers news of the day: Deni Avdija tells me he's creating his own specialty brand of protein ice cream called — what else — "Turbo." It will be launched first in Israel and then in the US.

From NBA champion to Trail Blazers’ stoic stabilizer: A look at Tiago Splitter’s unexpected coaching journey » www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe, who has missed the last four games with a right calf strain, will return tonight vs. the Spurs.

From NBA champion to Trail Blazers’ stoic stabilizer: A look at Tiago Splitter’s unexpected coaching journey » www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

Update: Tiago Splitter says Shaedon Sharpe is out and is scheduled to undergo medical testing on his sore calf. Jerami Grant was going through his regular pregame warmup and seemed likely to play.

The Blazers' injury report just keeps expanding ... Scoot (hamstring), Holiday (calf), Lillard (Achilles), Thybulle (thumb) and Wesley (foot) are out as expected. Also, Williams (knee management) is out, Sharpe (calf) is doubtful and Grant (illness) is questionable vs. Chicago.

The depleted Blazers will be without another key player tonight vs. the Suns: Jerami Grant has been ruled out with an illness.

Blazers PG Jrue Holiday will not play tonight vs. the Mavs because of right calf soreness. Jerami Grant is expected to start in his place.

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

Yang Hansen has been assigned to the Rip City Remix for two G League games this weekend. It'll be his first game action since Oct. 29: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

The Trail Blazers are assigning Yang Hansen to the Rip City Remix to play G League games in Phoenix (Friday) and Los Angeles (Sunday). He’s expected to rejoin the Blazers when the team returns to Portland next week.

Trail Blazers’ Jerami Grant on ejection in New Orleans: ‘Just got into a little tussle’ www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

The Blazers saw a glimpse of “Training camp Shae” last night in their win at New Orleans: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

After review, officials have ejected Grant and Missi from the game. Also, Shaedon Sharpe and Herbert Jones were given technicals for their involvement in the aftermath ... but will remain in the game.

Jerami Grant and Yves Missi were involved in a fracas midway through the 2nd Q of the Blazers' game at New Orleans. Looked like they were jockeying for rebounding position, had a little pushing and shoving, and Missi appeared to grab Grant's neck. Officials are reviewing

Trail Blazers after 10 games: What we know, what we don’t know about NBA’s new ‘tough out’ www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

From last night: Trail Blazers rally from 22-point deficit to stun Oklahoma City, end 16-game losing streak vs. Thunder. “We’re tough. We’re aggressive. We’re talented. we’re young. We’re fast. And we’re on an uprise. There’s something special in Portland ..." www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

The Trail Blazers have announced that backup guard Blake Wesley fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot in the win over the Nuggets and is out indefinitely.

The Trail Blazers plan to assign Yang Hansen to the Rip City Remix this weekend to practice with the G League team, per team source. The rookie center will rejoin the Blazers Monday for their game vs. the Lakers.

Robert Williams III makes season debut in Trail Blazers’ win: ‘He was amazing’ www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

Matisse Thybulle underwent surgery this morning to repair a tear of the UCL in his left thumb, according to the Blazers. The backup wing is expected to be reevaluated in 4-6 weeks. Thybulle suffered the injury Wednesday at Utah.

From last night: As Trail Blazers roll Los Angeles Lakers, a protege outplays his old mentor: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

Tiago Splitter says backup wing Matisse Thybulle (right hip soreness) is out tonight vs. the Lakers.

Trail Blazers assign Robert Williams III to Rip City Remix: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

The Blazers announced that they have assigned Robert Williams III to the Rip City Remix of the G League for return to court conditioning. The Remix open training camp today, so this will allow him extra practice time as he nears a return to the Blazers.

Trail Blazers’ tough reality: Clippers loss shows challenges await in wake of Billups’ arrest: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

From last night: The Blazers sprinted away from a day-and-a-half of surreal chaos by steamrolling the Warriors at the Moda Center. “I was just happy to see a smile on my players’ faces.” www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

Chauncey Billups to ‘fight’ allegations with ‘same tenacity that marked his 28-year career’ www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

‘Here we go again’: Chauncey Billups arrest is another setback for Trail Blazers franchise seeking momentum: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

The latest on Billups from @maxbernstein.bsky.social, who was at the U.S. District Courtroom in downtown Portland for his arraignment:

Blazers coach Chauncey Billups arrested, accused by feds of participating in rigged poker games @freemanjoe.bsky.social & @rogoway.bsky.social www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

The Trail Blazers have named Tiago Splitter interim coach, according to a team source. ESPN first reported the news: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

Blazers coach Chauncey Billups arrested, accused by feds of participating in rigged poker games (from me and @rogoway.bsky.social) : www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

The official charges against Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups are money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy. He will appear in Federal Court in Portland later this afternoon and be arraigned on his indictment in Brooklyn at a future date, according to the FBI.

Incoming Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is at Moda Center tonight to watch the season opener. He's sitting in the front row next to Jody Allen.

Minnesota guard Anthony Edwards, who was a game-time decision with back spasms, will play and start tonight against the Blazers.

Trail Blazers are finally ready to take off the training wheels: ‘There’s a different feel’ www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

Chauncey Billups names Trail Blazers’ starting lineup for opening night: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

Billups said Matisse Thybulle has been a full participant in practice and Rob Williams has dramatically increased his activity. Their opening night status has not been decided, but it sounds like Thybulle might be available.

Billups said he will start Jrue Holiday, Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara, Deni Avdija and Donovan Clingan on opening night.

The Portland Trail Blazers have exercised 2026-27 team options on Scoot Henderson, Kris Murray and Donovan Clingan, according to a team source.

With Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara contract extensions, the Trail Blazers finally have stability and path to success ... but the ‘job’s not done’ www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...

Blazers rookie Yang Hansen said he passed his drivers test yesterday and is ready to travel Portland's roads. To celebrate, he purchased a car: A used BMW X5.

Billups also said Rob Williams III and Matisse Thybulle went through full contact portions of practice today. I’m not sure if either will be available opening night, but they’re trending in the right direction.

Billups said that Toumani Camara (right knee soreness)and Deni Avdija (upper back stiffness) returned to Blazers practice and it looks like both are on track to play opening night.