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sports10 days ago•1 min saved

Dundon-Led Coalition Takes Control of Trail Blazers, Vowing a New Era

The NBA Board of Governors approved the sale of the Portland Trail Blazers to a Dundon-led coalition, with the transfer becoming official today. The new ownership group, calling itself Rip City Rising, will be led by Dundon as Governor alongside a panel of partners. They pledge to relentlessly pursue a team that can compete at the highest level and to elevate the fan experience as the franchise transitions into this new chapter as the current season winds down.

via blazersedge.com|

#nba #ownership #portland-trail-blazers

sports14 days ago•2 min saved

Draft-Lottery Shake-Up Could Revalue Blazers’ Assets

The NBA is considering several draft-lottery reforms aimed at curbing tanking, including (a) equal 8% odds for the No.1 pick among the bottom 10 teams, (b) a two-tier top-5/next-13 lottery, and (c) extending the lottery beyond the Play-In to include playoff first-round losers with a two-year win baseline. Commissioner Adam Silver could sanction teams that tank by stripping or moving picks and imposing large fines. Any change could dramatically affect Portland’s draft assets and their value, given trades built around future picks; a deeper analysis is forthcoming, with a decision expected at the May Board of Governors meeting.

via Blazer's Edge|

#basketball #draft-lottery #nba

investigations16 days ago•30 min saved

Dundon’s Subprime Past Faces Heat in Portland Arena Deal

ProPublica and Oregon Public Broadcasting report that incoming Portland Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon was a key driver in Santander Consumer USA’s 2013 push to waive income-verification (POI) for car loans, a move regulators later described as predatory and harmful in a 2020 multistate settlement. New records connect Dundon to these tactics even after leaving Santander in 2015, while Oregon lawmakers consider about $870 million in public funding to renovate the Moda Center, prompting questions about taxpayer exposure given his regulatory history; Dundon did not comment ahead of the deal closing.

via ProPublica|

#dundon #investigations #moda-center

sports25 days ago•3 min saved

Three Israelis Share the Court in Historic NBA Night

For the first time in NBA history, three Israelis faced off in a game as the Portland Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija played against Brooklyn Nets rookies Ben Saraf and Danny Wolf, a milestone noted by Nets coach Jordi Fernández as a special representational moment. Avdija is having a career year while Saraf and Wolf continue to develop amid roster changes.

via New York Post|

#brooklyn-nets #deni-avdija #israel

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Billups Case Advances Toward Possible Plea Deals

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, who pleaded not guilty to money laundering and wire fraud conspiracy, faces ongoing federal proceedings as a Brooklyn status hearing unfolds and prosecutors reportedly eye plea deals for roughly 12 of 31 defendants; it’s unclear if Billups will take a pretrial agreement, while he remains on bond and living in Colorado under travel restrictions.

via Blazer's Edge|

#chauncey-billups #gambling-case #plea-deals

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Blazers add Youngblood to final two-way slot

Portland signed guard Chris Youngblood to a two-way contract, adding him after his stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder and strong G League showing; the move fills the Blazers' final two-way slot and leaves the team at 18 players total.

via Blazer's Edge|

#chris-youngblood #nba #oklahoma-city-thunder

sports1 month ago•1 min saved

Nuggets vs. Blazers: Back-to-Back Showdown Tests Depth and Health

Denver hosts Portland on Friday in a back-to-back with the Nuggets coming off a 115-114 loss to the Clippers; they sit 35-21 (4th in the West) and are 20-10 on the road, but face a lengthy injury report including Jamal Murray (questionable) and several others out. Portland is dealing with Damian Lillard out, and other injuries, adding uncertainty to the matchup at 8:00 p.m. MT on Altitude.

via NBA|

#back-to-back #denver-nuggets #injuries

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Blazers Duo Shines in Rising Stars Challenge at All-Star Weekend

Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen were standout figures for their teams on day one of the Rising Stars Challenge during All-Star weekend in Inglewood. Clingan opened strong for Team Melo with nine points and a block, while Hansen racked up 10 points on efficient shooting for Team Austin. The event featured rookies and sophomores competing in a two-semi-final format, with Team Melo advancing to the final after a 40-34 win, and Hansen delivering a notable highlight. In the end, VJ Edgecombe’s late free throws sealed a dramatic finish, as Clingan’s Team Melo fell in the final. Portland fans will next watch Damian Lillard in the 3-point contest.

via Blazer's Edge|

#all-star-weekend-2026 #donovan-clingan #portland-trail-blazers

sports2 months ago•4 min saved

Krejci Deal Gives Blazers a Shooting Lift and Depth Boost

Portland lands Vit Krejci from Atlanta for Duop Reath and two second-round picks, a move aimed at adding shooting and wing depth as the Blazers try to improve their weak 3-point shooting. Krejci shoots about 42% from three this season and has a team-friendly, minimum-salary contract through 2027-28 with no guaranteed money beyond this year, making it a cost-efficient add while cap-space considerations linger for potential moves like extending Avdija. Analysts from ESPN, CBS, and The Athletic generally praised the deal as a smart move for Portland, though Hawks perspectives were mixed, and fan reactions ranged from enthusiastic to reserved about the trade’s impact.}

via Blazer's Edge|

#3-point-shooting #contract-terms #nba-trades

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Deni Avdija Earns First NBA All-Star Nod, Credits Teammates and Support

Deni Avdija was named a Western Conference All-Star reserve for his first NBA All-Star selection, a milestone for the Blazers as the franchise’s first All-Star since Damian Lillard. He didn’t play in Sunday’s 130-111 loss to Cleveland due to a lower-back issue, but praised his teammates and supporters, emphasized the team-first mindset, and said he expects it to sink in more as All-Star Weekend (Feb. 13–15) approaches.

via Blazer's Edge|

#all-star #basketball #deni-avdija

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Giannis Trade Hopes for Blazers Stalled by Extension Doubts

Rumors swirl that Giannis Antetokounmpo could request a trade from Milwaukee with Portland viewed as a potential destination, but his camp has signaled no interest in an extension with the Blazers, limiting Portland’s ability to trade assets. Even with Jrue Holiday on Portland’s roster, the Blazers’ direct path to a Giannis deal looks unlikely, likely pushing any involvement to third-party facilitators. Antetokounmpo remains per-game strong (28 PPG, 10 RPG, 6 APG) as talks continue.

via Blazer's Edge|

#bucks #giannis-antetokounmpo #nba

sports2 months ago•17 min saved

Giannis Trade Buzz: Contenders Circle the Bucks Star

Trade chatter around Giannis Antetokounmpo is intensifying as multiple teams—Warriors, Timberwolves, Trail Blazers, 76ers and Nets—are linked to the Bucks star ahead of the deadline. Golden State is said to have a pick-heavy bid but Giannis may be turned off by an older roster or the glare of teaming with Curry, while Minnesota is viewed as a compelling long-term fit with Anthony Edwards. Portland could serve as a third team to land assets, and Philadelphia is expected to inquire, though Nets interest remained uncertain.

via Hoops Rumors|

#giannis-antetokounmpo #golden-state-warriors #minnesota-timberwolves

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Krejci Lands in Portland in Two-Second Swap for Reath

Portland acquires Vit Krejci from Atlanta in exchange for Duop Reath and two future second-round picks; Krejci provides a versatile wing with shooting and playmaking, addressing Portland's need for creation while Reath is sidelined for the season due to a foot injury. Atlanta gains additional second-round assets and could waive Reath to open roster spots as they navigate the trade deadline.

via Spotrac.com|

#atlanta-hawks #duop-reath #nba

sports2 months ago•4 min saved

Blazers upgrade guard depth with Vit Krejci in swap for Duop Reath

Portland traded injured center Duop Reath to Atlanta for guard Vit Krejci, a low-cost, two-year addition that fits the Blazers' length-and-shooting mold. Krejci, 6'8 with a quick release, has shot around 42% from three this season and can play as a secondary passer and floor-spacer, though his defense is modest. The move gives Portland bench depth and future flexibility with an inexpensive contract, while Reath’s expiring deal would have limited value next season.

via Blazer's Edge|

#duop-reath #nba #portland-trail-blazers

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Blazers Fetch Vit Krejci from Hawks in Reath-for-Picks Swap

Portland acquires guard Vit Krejci from Atlanta in exchange for center Duop Reath and two future second-round picks (including Atlanta’s own 2027 pick back and a Knicks 2030 pick). Krejci, averaging 9.0 points and 2.2 three-pointers per game this season, gives Portland a welcomed 3-point threat as Reath heads to Atlanta after season-ending foot surgery; the deal also sparks questions about how Caleb Love and Sidy Cissoko’s two-way contracts will be handled.

via Blazer's Edge|

#atlanta-hawks #nba-trades #portland-trail-blazers