Malcolm Brogdon has decided to retire from the NBA at the age of 32. He was a journeyman with stints with Milwaukee, Indiana, Boston, Portland, and Washington. He played just 39 games for the Blazers, starting in 25 of them.

Shaedon Sharpe is about to start his fourth season in the league. The 22-year-old star has gained the attention of fans and the team’s front office. The return of Damian Lillard is adding a ton of excitement to the team.

Vanja Černivec has made her first major basketball hire for the incoming WNBA expansion team. Ashley Battle, a former UConn star and six-year WNBA veteran, is joining the Fire. Battle most recently held dual roles in the Boston Celtics organization as an NBA scout.

Shaedon Sharpe has put together perhaps the most consistent preseason of any Blazers player. Coach Chauncey Billups is starting to see the rewards of his work. Sharpe took baby steps in the right direction late last season, but he's revealed noticeable defensive growth.

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has challenged guard Shaedon Sharpe on defense. Sharpe recorded three steals against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. The fourth-year guard was demoted to the bench for 18 games last January due to a lack of defensive focus.

The Portland Trail Blazers lost 118-111 to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Coach Chauncey Billups has already benched Deni Avdija, Jerami Grant, and Toumani Camara. Shaedon Sharpe and Grant are the only two players who can compete for the final starting spot.

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Yang Hansen scored 16 points in just 17 minutes against the Sacramento Kings. Hansen's shooting range is one of the first things about his skillset that stands out. Hansen has the kind of passing chops and court vision that had scouts comparing him to something of a young Nikola Jokic.

The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Kings Friday night at Moda Center. The victory moves the Blazers to 1-1 for the preseason.

Shaedon Sharpe missed a floater in the Trail Blazers' preseason opener. That was about the only thing he did wrong in his 22 minutes on Wednesday.

MarJon Beauchamp was signed to a training camp deal with the Portland Trail Blazers last week. The Blazers waived him on Tuesday, and he may now be headed to the Philadelphia 76ers. Beauchamps has played for the Bucks, Clippers, and Knicks in his career.

The Portland Trail Blazers were a trade partner for a proposed deal involving the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets already picked up a valuable first-round pick from the Denver Nuggets as part of the Cameron Johnson-Michael Porter Jr. trade. Bailey has Portland paying a steep price to solve their massive Jerami Grant problem.

The Portland Trail Blazers recently waived former NBA first-rounder MarJon Beauchamp. The 25-year-old was expected to see his release as he joined the team on an Exhibit 10 deal. If all went as planned, Beauchamps would return to the Blazers’ organization to become a member of their G League affiliate.

Golden State is 2-0 entering tonight’s game against the Lakers in Los Angeles. The Warriors have not played since Wednesday, when they defeated Portland 129-123. Quenton Post is second on the team in scoring at 13.5 points on 47.5% shooting.

Hansen finished with 16 points, four rebounds, one assist, and three blocks in Portland's win over the Sacramento Kings. Hansen has displayed a few flaws that he'll need to address to reach his star ceiling. Hansen fouled out of his preseason debut against the Golden State Warriors after playing just 21 minutes.

Avdija averaged 16.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game last season. The biggest thing holding Avdija back is his defense, which is just average. With Scoot Henderson out for the start of the year, Avdijia will get a chance to flash his playmaking chops.

The Portland Trail Blazers are 1-1 in preseason play. The Blazers shot just 27.0% from three-point range in their first two games. The team was dead last in the NBA last season at 34.5%. The Blazers traded Anfernee Simons for Jrue Holiday this summer.

The Portland Trail Blazers have good center depth. Donovan Clingan has emerged as the center for the future. Yang Hansen is another promising prospect. The 2025-26 season will be a year for Yang’s development.

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups is testing out different starting lineup combinations in the preseason. With Scoot Henderson's injury, Portland now has six capable starters. In their first preseason game, Billups elected to bring Deni Avdija -- you know, arguably their best player -- off the bench.

The Portland Trail Blazers need an All-Star level talent to emerge from their group of recent lottery picks. Guard Shaedon Sharpe is the darling of the training camp news cycle.