Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant may have to make his NBA home elsewhere, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Multiple teams are pursuing Morant in trade talks, and rival executives believe the Grizzlies would prioritize draft picks and young players in return. This is the first time the Grizzlies have engaged other teams in trades for Morant.

Jrue Holiday has missed 26 consecutive games due to a right calf strain. Holiday was cleared for on-court work last week, signaling his return to the floor is near. Holiday has posted averages of 16.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 5.3 rebounds per game.

The Houston Rockets are having clutch-time struggles, writes John Sutter. Sutter: The Rockets are not simply unlucky. They are failing in the moments that matter most. Houston is at a crossroads.

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The Portland Trail Blazers are planning to bring a proposal to the Oregon state legislature. The proposal would redirect money from income taxes collected on Blazers players and staff to a $600 million overhaul of the Moda Center. In August, incoming owner Tom Dundon reached an agreement with the Paul G. Allen estate to buy the Blazers for $4.25 billion.

Donovan Clingan was drafted seventh overall in June of 2024. The Trail Blazers insisted he could shoot NBA three-pointers despite that having never been a part of his game during his college days. He shot below 30 percent from deep in his rookie season, and took fewer than one attempt per game.

The Portland Trail Blazers are hosting their annual Blazer’s Edge Night event. The event sends kids who otherwise couldn’t participate in person to see an actual Blazers game. The Blazers have set up a special website through which you can purchase tickets.

Trae Young and his camp have been working with the Atlanta Hawks to find a trade for the 27-year-old, four-time All-Star. The Portland Trail Blazers would get a proven star guard in exchange for two players who could realistically be traded for less-proven, young assets, or future draft capital.

ESPN’s Zach Kram suggests the Portland Trail Blazers and Atlanta Hawks swap Trae Young for Jerami Grant. Young would give Portland instant creation, spacing, and direction. Grant would help stabilize the forward rotation once healthy.

The 152nd edition of The Blazers Balcony, presented by Spirit Mountain Casino. The Blazers are back from a three-game trip and have a day off between every game this week. Topics include the Trail Blazers' New Years trip to Oklahoma City.

The NBA trade season has been surprisingly quiet so far, but expect the action to pick up in the coming weeks. The Portland Trail Blazers sat out last season's historic deadline, but could be more active this time around. If they do wind up making a move, Robert Williams III should be considered the most likely Blazers player to be traded.

The Portland Trail Blazers are currently on a three-game winning streak. The Blazers are capable of winning against or losing to any team in the league at any given time. Do you think a championship is a possibility for the Blazers?

Zach Lowe says teams have inquired about trading for Bam Adebayo. The Miami Heat have adamantly said no, according to Lowe. The idea of pairing with him was a major factor in Miami being Damian Lillard's preferred landing spot.

The Lakers are trying to figure out how much urgency is too much urgency. LeBron James wants to compete for a championship, but he's also 41 and not interested in wasting seasons that still matter to him. Coach JJ Redick admitted Deandre Ayton hasn’t always felt involved offensively.

The Portland Trail Blazers beat the San Antonio Spurs 115-110 on Saturday night. Donovan Clingan had a career-high 24 points and 12 rebounds. Deni Avdija recorded his third triple-double of the season.

The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to move Robert Williams III by the Feb. 5 trade deadline. The Blazers should consider him to be more expendable now that Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen are on the roster. Williams' extensive injury history makes him a hot potato that teams are better off passing before they get burned.

The Portland Trail Blazers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 122-109 Friday night. The victory was the Trail Blazers' first of the new calendar year. Portland is now 15-20 overall, 8-11 on the road and 2-1 versus the Pelicans this season.

The Portland Trail Blazers are a much better team than their record indicates. The Blazers were playing much better basketball before Jrue Holiday went down on Nov. 14. While many fans are eager to return to playoff relevance, this could be the last season Portland has a chance at landing a coveted draft pick.

Deni Avdija is on track to earn his first-ever All-Star appearance. Portland utilized him more as a point-forward down the stretch of last season. The Blazers are putting him in an optimal position to succeed.

The Portland Trail Blazers are 14-20 and in 10th place in the Western Conference. Damian Lillard signed a three-year, $42 million deal to return to the Blazers, two years after the summer of his trade request. Head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested by the FBI in connection with a gambling probe.