Portland Trail Blazers Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/portland-trail-blazers/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 02:31:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-BBI-Favicon-36x36.png Portland Trail Blazers Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/portland-trail-blazers/ 32 32 Jerami Grant Wants to Remain With Trail Blazers https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/jerami-grant-wants-to-remain-with-trail-blazers/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 02:31:12 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=335645 It is no secret that the Portland Trail Blazers are looking to pick up the pieces in the post-Damian Lillard era. However, one key player currently on their roster is looking to stick it out for the long run. That would be forward, Jerami Grant. A big factor in Grant wanting to remain in Portland […]

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]]> The Portland Trail Blazers may have the NBA’s best kept secret https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/the-portland-trail-blazers-may-have-the-nbas-best-kept-secret/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:15:06 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=316291 Key Highlights: Of all Portland Trail Blazers who played at least 40 games for them last year, it was Duop Reath who led the team in Estimated Plus-Minus (EPM). Duop Reath ranked fourth among all centers who played at least 40 games last year in 3-point attempts per 100 possessions. Duop Reath is making roughly […]

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]]> The Phoenix Suns made a huge mistake trading away Toumani Camara https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/the-phoenix-suns-made-a-huge-mistake-trading-away-toumani-camara/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:36:40 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=308399 Key Highlights: Toumani Camara is already an All-League caliber defender Camara’s skillset is one that the current version of the Phoenix Suns is desperately lacking Camara’s age (almost 24) makes it hard to imagine that he improves much more as a player from his current level I remember it like it was yesterday, which isn’t […]

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]]> Trail Blazers convert center Duop Reath’s two-way deal into a three-year contract https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/trail-blazers-convert-center-duop-reaths-two-way-deal-into-a-three-year-contract/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 01:39:40 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=304291 The Portland Trail Blazers have converted rookie center Duop Reath’s two-way deal into a three-year contract, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. His standard contract is fully guaranteed through the 2024-25 season and non-guaranteed for the 2025-26 season. Reath, 27, went undrafted in 2018 out of LSU. However, he did not make his NBA debut […]

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]]> Trail Blazers’ Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) out at least 2 weeks https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/trail-blazers-malcolm-brogdon-elbow-out-at-least-2-weeks/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 19:22:57 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303338 Portland Trail Blazers combo guard Malcolm Brogdon will be out at least two weeks after receiving treatment to address right elbow tendinitis, the team announced Sunday. Brogdon, 31, last played Feb. 2 at Denver. Through 39 games (25 starts) this season, Brogdon is averaging 15.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 28.7 minutes per game while […]

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]]> Trail Blazers Likely to Retain Jerami Grant and Malcolm Brogdon https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/trail-blazers-likely-to-retain-jerami-grant-and-malcolm-brogdon/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:49:40 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302885 The Portland Trail Blazers are now likely to keep forward, Jerami Grant, and guard, Malcolm Brogdon. They both have been mentioned in various trade rumors ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline which is on February 8th . The Trail Blazers value both veterans and the leadership they bring to their young locker room. The team […]

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]]> Trail Blazers’ Shaedon Sharpe to undergo core muscle surgery https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/trail-blazers-shaedon-sharpe-to-undergo-core-muscle-surgery/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 01:27:40 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302713 Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe will reportedly undergo core muscle surgery later this week after experiencing “worsening” symptoms. His lack of progression led to this decision. Sharpe, 20, was initially expected to miss at least two weeks on Jan. 15 due to a lower abdominal strain. The second-year guard suffered the injury during Portland’s […]

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]]> Damian Lillard Doesn’t Rule Out a Return to the Trail Blazers https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/damian-lillard-doesnt-rule-out-a-return-to-the-trail-blazers/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 21:04:52 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=301854 Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard let it be known during a recent review, following the team’s Monday shootaround, that he could return to the Portland Trail Blazers in the future. “I see there being a time where I play for the Trail Blazers,” he said. “But it won’t be right now. I play for the […]

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]]> Deandre Ayton Claims He Has Nothing to Prove https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/deandre-ayton-claims-he-has-nothing-to-prove/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 23:40:33 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=301324 Deandre Ayton is one of the most polarizing players in the NBA. He is a former first overall pick but has not lived up to his potential. There is a reason that the Phoenix Suns traded him, even though he did have some solid seasons with them. Per Basketball Intelligence, Ayton had some strong feelings […]

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]]> Trail Blazers Could Potentially Trade Robert Williams https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/trail-blazers-could-potentially-trade-robert-williams/ Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:10:34 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=301140 It is no secret that the Portland Trail Blazers are currently rebuilding ever since trading Damian Lillard. After said trade, they sent Jrue Holiday to the Boston Celtics where one asset they received was Robert Williams. Williams only played a few games this year before tearing a ligament in his knee and being ruled out […]

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]]> Trail Blazers’ Shaedon Sharpe out at least 2 weeks with lower abdominal strain https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/trail-blazers-shaedon-sharpe-out-at-least-2-weeks-with-lower-abdominal-strain/ Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:54:19 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=300384 Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe is expected to miss at least two weeks due to a lower abdominal strain, according to reports. Sharpe, 20, was injured during last Thursday’s 139-77 pulverizing loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The second-year guard was downgraded to out against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday and prior to the […]

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]]> Trail Blazers Have Lost By 113 Points Last 3 Games, the Second-Worst Point Differential in NBA History https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/trail-blazers-have-lost-by-113-points-over-last-3-games-the-second-worst-point-differential-in-nba-history/ Sat, 13 Jan 2024 15:17:51 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=300210 The Portland Trail Blazers have lost by a combined total of 113 points over their last three games, which is the second-worst point differential over a three-game span in NBA history. Interesting enough, the worst point differential in three games also belongs to Portland from two seasons ago. In April 2022, the Trail Blazers lost […]

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]]> Trail Blazers center Moses Brown to undergo surgery on left wrist https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/trail-blazers-center-moses-brown-to-undergo-surgery-on-left-wrist/ Mon, 08 Jan 2024 20:35:24 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=299619 Portland Trail Blazers center Moses Brown is scheduled to undergo surgery after further advanced imaging on his left wrist injury revealed a non-displaced fracture of his scaphoid, the team announced Monday. Surgery is planned for this week. A timeline for return will be determined after surgery. Brown, 24, went undrafted out of UCLA in 2019 […]

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]]> Trail Blazers’ Scoot Henderson only NBA rookie this season to record 20+ points, 10+ assists in a game twice https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/trail-blazers-scoot-henderson-only-nba-rookie-this-season-to-record-20-points-10-assists-in-a-game-twice/ Sat, 30 Dec 2023 17:19:49 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=298965 Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson is the only NBA rookie this season to notch at least 20 points and 10 assists in a single game twice this season. Henderson, 19, recorded his third double-double of the season in Friday night’s 134-128 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The 6-foot-3 guard posted 22 points, a […]

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]]> Shaedon Sharpe averaging 25-5-5+ over 5-game span at age 20, only LeBron James had higher TS% https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/shaedon-sharpe-averaging-25-5-5-over-5-game-span-at-age-20-only-lebron-james-had-higher-ts/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:02:36 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=297122 Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe is the first NBA player since LeBron James to average at least 25 points, five rebounds, and five assists on 60% true shooting over a five-game span at the age of 20 or younger. Over his last five games, Sharpe is averaging 26.2 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 5.0 assists […]

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]]> Trail Blazers granted $5.8 million disabled player exception for Robert Williams III https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/trail-blazers-granted-5-8-million-disabled-player-exception-for-robert-williams-iii/ Sat, 02 Dec 2023 16:09:57 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=295393 The NBA granted the Portland Trail Blazers a $5.8 million disabled player exception in the wake of center Robert Williams III’s season-ending knee injury, according to sources. Williams, 26, injured his right knee on Nov. 5 during a 112-100 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at the Moda Center. The 6-foot-9 center then underwent season-ending surgery days […]

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]]> Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-coaches-chauncy-billups/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 16:58:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=295019 User Note: This page is updated as of Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Once upon a time, Chauncey Billups was the lead floor general for the beloved mid-2000s Detroit Pistons. In fact, it was Billups who took home Finals MVP in 2004 when the Pistons won it all. Now that his playing days are behind him, Billups […]

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]]> Trail Blazers’ Ish Wainright out 4-6 weeks with MCL sprain https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/trail-blazers-ish-wainright-out-4-6-weeks-with-mcl-sprain/ Sun, 19 Nov 2023 01:44:54 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=293992 Portland Trail Blazers forward Ish Wainright will miss four to six weeks due to an MCL sprain, the team announced Saturday. An MRI revealed the injury in his left knee. Wainright, 29, was claimed off waivers last month. The 6-foot-6 wing has appeared in two games for the Trail Blazers this season. He has also […]

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]]> The most unbreakable record in NBA history https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/the-most-unbreakable-record-in-nba-history/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:35:07 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=293744 Rasheed Wallace is a four-time All-Star, an NBA Champion, and one of the best stretch bigs the game has ever seen. But, arguably, the thing he is known the most for is his virtually unbreakable record. The Record Everyone who knows Wallace is familiar with his infamous temper. Some would argue that he was the […]

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]]> Shaedon Sharpe’s Development Is A Massive Bright Spot For The Blazers https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/shaedon-sharpe-development-nba-analysis-blazers/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:58:52 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=293108 Key Highlights: Sharpe is averaging twice as many points this season as last year (19.8 vs. 9.9) Despite his rate of assisted makes dropping from 67 to 53 percent, his true shooting percentage is slightly better (57.2 vs. 56.8) His assist rate has jumped from 7.5 to 12.3 percent Shaedon Sharpe finds himself in an […]

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]]> Trail Blazers rookie guard Scoot Henderson (ankle) to miss 2-3 weeks https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/trail-blazers-rookie-guard-scoot-henderson-ankle-to-miss-2-3-weeks/ Sun, 12 Nov 2023 01:42:21 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=292469 Portland Trail Blazers rookie guard Scoot Henderson is out 2-3 weeks after an MRI revealed a bone bruise in addition to a right ankle sprain, the team announced Saturday. Henderson, Portland’s third overall pick in this year’s draft, has missed the last three games. The 6-foot-3 guard injured his ankle during the third quarter of […]

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]]> Portland Trail Blazers get devastating news about Robert Williams III https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/portland-trail-blazers-get-devastating-news-about-robert-williams-iii/ Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:25:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=291395 On Monday, it was reported that Portland Trail Blazers big man Robert Williams III will require surgery on his right knee – a procedure that could keep him out for a significant period of time. Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III will require right knee surgery, sources tell ESPN. Conversations with doctors and his […]

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]]> NBA Rumors: Rockets Targeting Alec Burks, Talen Horton-Tucker, & Malcolm Brogdon https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-rumors-rockets-targeting-alec-burks-talen-horton-tucker-malcolm-brogdon/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:27:11 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=285461 In the latest round of NBA rumors, the Houston Rockets are now pursuing three veteran guards — Detroit Pistons’ Alec Burks, Utah Jazz’s Talen Horton-Tucker, and Portland Trail Blazers‘ Malcolm Brogdon. “Houston has held trade discussions with Detroit regarding Alec Burks, league sources told Yahoo Sports, and the veteran ball-handler holds a $10.5 million salary […]

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]]> NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce suggested Damian Lillard should go to Bucks back in July https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-hall-of-famer-paul-pierce-suggested-damian-lillard-should-go-to-bucks-back-in-july/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 15:37:26 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=282621 In July, NBA Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce suggested that Damian Lillard should ask the Portland Trail Blazers for a trade to the Milwaukee Bucks, during a segment on Showtime Basketball. A couple of months before the blockbuster trade, Rachel Nichols asked Pierce whether the Miami Heat would be the best […]

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]]> Malcolm Brogdon on Trail Blazers potentially trading him: ‘They want me here, I want to be here’ https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/malcolm-brogdon-on-trail-blazers-potentially-trading-him-they-want-me-here-i-want-to-be-here/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:38:55 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=282599 The Boston Celtics traded Malcolm Brogdon and Robert Williams III to the Portland Trail Blazers for ex-Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday. Portland also received a 2024 first-round pick via the Golden State Warriors and a 2029 first-round pick. Nonetheless, Brogdon was then rumored to be moved again upon his arrival in Portland, according to ESPN’s […]

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