Portland Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter is thriving. The team is 5-3, with wins against the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets and the reigning NBA champion Thunder.
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Trail Blazers fans should be thrilled about their team's 5-3 start to the season. Jrue Holiday is having a bounce-back season at 35 years old. Deni Avdija could be in the All-Star and Most Improved Player of the Year conversation.
Each glass features a different iconic Trail Blazer. The players featured are: Jerami Grant, Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara, Yang Hansen, Jrue Holiday, and Damian Lillard. The collectable glassware is released one-at-a-time.
Portland Trail Blazers beat Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119 on Wednesday night. Trail Blazers trailed by as many as 22 in first quarter but rallied in second half. Win breaks 16-game losing streak to Thunder and gives defending NBA champions first loss.
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119 on Wednesday. It was the Blazers' second win in six days. The Blazers had a 22-point first-quarter deficit against the NBA's last undefeated team.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Blake Wesley underwent successful surgery today. Wesley will begin his rehabilitation immediately and is expected to be sidelined for 8–12 weeks.
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119 on Wednesday night. The win snapped Portland’s 16-game losing streak to Oklahoma City and improved their record to 5-3 on the season. Deni Avdija led the way with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists.
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119. The win snapped the Thunder's perfect record as defending champions. The Blazers improved to 5-3, handing the Thunder — the only undefeated team left this season.
Damian Lillard ruptured his Achilles during the Milwaukee Bucks' Game 4 loss to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs. The Blazers decided to use their available money to bring Lillard in, even though the star point guard is unlikely to play, if at all, during the 2025-26 campaign. But there are plenty of promising signs that Lillard may not be that far off from an eventual return to game action.
The New Orleans Pelicans traded away their own unprotected 2026 first-round pick to move up ten spots in the 2025 NBA Draft to select Derik Queen with the No. 13 overall pick. The 2026 draft class looks incredibly promising with multiple prospects already emerging as intriguing No. 1 overall pick options. The Pelicans are now 1-6 to start the 2025-26 season.
The Portland Trail Blazers lost to the Los Angeles Lakers last night. It was the first morale-buster the franchise has endured since the unexpected Week 1 loss of their head coach Chauncey Billups. The loss seemed to pop that bubble for many Blazers fans.
The Portland Trail Blazers lost 123-115 to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. The loss was the first time the Blazers played without Matisse Thybulle and Blake Wesley. The Blazers' early-season success has been defined by their imposing defense.
The Portland Trail Blazers lost 123-115 to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. The Lakers were without LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves. The Blazers started the game with a nine-point lead after the first quarter but faltered the rest of the game. Deni Avdija led the Blazers in scoring with 33 points.
The Portland Trail Blazers lost 123-115 to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Blazers are now 4-3 on the season. The Lakers are 3-2 and have won their last three games.
The Portland Trail Blazers have gotten off to a hot 4-2 start this season. NBA stars like Anthony Edwards and Draymond Green can’t deny the talent coming from the Rose City.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Blake Wesley injured his right foot during Friday night's game vs. Denver. Imaging conducted revealed a fracture to the fifth metatarsal base. A timeline for return to play will be determined at a later date.
Yang Hansen has been assigned to the Rip City Remix for the weekend. The 7-foot-2 Chinese center has played just five games for the Portland Trail Blazers this season. Hansen did not play Friday night during the Blazers’ 109-107 win over the Denver Nuggets.
Kris Murray is averaging 6.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 0.6 assists, and 1.6 steals in five games. His shooting and defense have improved since entering the league as the No. 23 overall pick in 2023. Murray took on an increased role in Portland's most recent game against the Denver Nuggets.
The Portland Trail Blazers have started the 2025-26 NBA season with a 4-2 record. The team's No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and hulking 7-foot-1, 270-pound rookie center Yang Hansen has not contributed much to their hot start. The franchise recently made a decision to bring Hansen down to the G-League to give him a chance to progress.