Category: Portland Trail Blazers

BREAKING: Ja Morant to Miss at Least Four Weeks With Grade 2 Hamstring Strain

Brandon King

Portland Trail Blazers guard Ja Morant will miss at least four weeks after suffering a Grade 2 strain in his left hamstring, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Morant’s injury is a significant setback for Portland, which will be without one of its primary playmakers for at least the next month as he begins his recovery. The injury comes after Morant exited Thursday night’s 124-103 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, his former team. He finished the contest with 14 points, two rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes. Ja Morant’s 2026-27…

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BREAKING: Micah Nori May Start Damian Lillard & Ja Morant Despite Admitting It “Doesn’t Make Sense”

Brandon King

PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers may be preparing to open the 2026–27 NBA season with one of the league’s most intriguing—and potentially complicated—backcourts. Head coach Micah Nori said starting Damian Lillard and Ja Morant together doesn’t make sense, but he is reportedly leaning toward doing exactly that. According to Jason Quick of The Athletic, Nori pointed to the size and defensive concerns surrounding the pairing. Both Lillard and Morant are undersized guards who have not historically been known for their defensive impact. The alternative would be starting Jrue…

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Shaedon Sharpe Expected to Miss Six Months With Torn Meniscus

Brandon King

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe has suffered a torn meniscus in his knee and is expected to miss approximately six months, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The injury is a significant setback for Sharpe and the Trail Blazers heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. The 22-year-old guard was coming off a career-best campaign and had emerged as an important part of Portland’s young core. Sharpe averaged 20.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists over 50 games last season. His lengthy recovery is expected to keep him sidelined for a…

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From Highlight Reels to Hiking Trails: Ja Morant Embracing a New Chapter in Portland

Brandon King

Since joining the Portland Trail Blazers, Ja Morant has discovered a new way to spend his time away from basketball — reconnecting with nature. The All-Star guard revealed that he has picked up several new hobbies, including fishing, walking, biking and kayaking, as he looks for more balance and a different rhythm outside of the NBA grind. “I’ve been more into nature,” Morant shared, highlighting how outdoor activities have become part of his routine. The change represents a different chapter for Morant, who has spent much of his career under…

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ICYMI: Grizzlies and Trail Blazers Shake Up NBA Landscape in Blockbuster Ja Morant Trade

Brandon King

The NBA landscape was jolted today amid reports circulating across league insiders that the Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a blockbuster trade centered around two-time All-Star Ja Morant. According to multiple NBA reports from league insiders on social media, the deal would send Morant to Portland in exchange for forward Jerami Grant and wing Kris Murray. A Franchise-Altering Move on Both Sides For Portland, acquiring Ja Morant represents a bold commitment to landing a true franchise point guard. Despite recent inconsistencies and off-court scrutiny in his…

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NBA Rumors: Anthony Davis Seeking Max Deal, Portland Expected to Show Interest

Brandon King

The future of Anthony Davis with the Washington Wizards may already be uncertain. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, Davis and his representatives are pursuing a maximum contract extension, a development that could make the veteran superstar a trade candidate if Washington is unwilling to meet his asking price. Fischer also noted that the Portland Trail Blazers are expected to have interest should Davis become available. Reports throughout the offseason have linked Portland to Davis as a fallback option if other superstar pursuits fail.   The Blazers reportedly explored acquiring…

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Trae Young Commits to Wizards on Massive Four-Year Extension

Brandon King

The Washington Wizards have secured the face of their franchise for the foreseeable future. According to ESPN, four-time NBA All-Star Trae Young intends to sign a four-year contract worth approximately $212 million to remain in Washington. The deal reportedly includes a player option in the fourth year, giving Young flexibility while providing the Wizards with long-term stability. Young declined his $49 million player option ahead of free agency in favor of negotiating a new long-term agreement, signaling a strong commitment to the organization and its future direction. Since arriving in…

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Report: Trail Blazers’ Handling of Tiago Splitter Could Have Lasting Impact on Coaching Search

Brandon King

The Portland Trail Blazers may have landed themselves in a difficult position as they continue to reshape the franchise under new owner Tom Dundon. His decisions to fire 70 employees shortly after acquiring the team and additional penny-pinching moves such as eschewing free playoff T-shirts and requiring quick hotels checkouts have failed to cast both Dundon and the franchise in a favorable light. However Dundon’s Scrooge McDuck-esque tatics extend to the team’s search for a new head coach. According to reports circulating around league circles, Portland’s treatment of former interim…

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Damian Lillard agrees to contract with Trail Blazers

Brandon King

DameTine is coming home.  According to Shams Charania, the man who was the face of the Trail Blazers for nearly a decade has agreed on a 3-year, $42 million deal with Portland.  Lillard spent the last two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, following a blockbuster trade that sent Lillard to the Bucks, Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, Toumani Camera a 2029 first round pick and pick swap rights in 2029 and 2030 to the Trail Blazers, while Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, Nassir Little and Keon Johnson were sent to the Suns. …

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Wizards send F Deni Avdija to Blazers in front of draft

Brandon King

The NBA Draft is set to begin later this evening, but the Washington Wizards didn’t wait until the festivities began to make a move. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, and others, the Wizards have traded forward Deni Avdija to Th Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Malcolm Brogdon, the 14th overall pick in tonight’s Draft and a 2029 pick. Avdija had a breakout season in 23-24, averaging career highs in points (14.9) , rebounds (7.2), assists (3.8), field goal percentage (50.6%), and three-point percentage ( 37.4%). At just 23 he…

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