Shaedon Sharpe was the No. 7 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The Portland Trail Blazers signed 35-year-old former All-Star guards Jrue Holiday and Damian Lillard. Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor says Sharpe "feels lost in this mix here"
Shaedon Sharpe could develop into an elite scorer if he develops a reliable jump shot. He's just 22 years old and coming off a season in which he averaged 18.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. The Blazers still don't have their backcourt figured out and desperately need more star power.
Bob Dylan has seen a resurrection in popular consciousness lately. Jim Croce and Gordon Lightfoot are more underrated than Dylan. Both were skilled lyricists.
Deni Avdija was named to the EuroBasket All-Star Second Team. The forward averaged 24.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.0 steals in six games. The 6-foot-9 forward scored 20 or more points in all six games and shot 49.4% from the field.
Conor and I took some time away from the microphones, but We Like the Blazers is back on a weekly schedule! Today we started our summer recap, zeroing in on Simons’ and Ayton’s departure from the team and the drafting of Yang Hansen. We also touched on whether the Blazers have room for both Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen at the center position.
Damian Lillard tore his Achilles during last season's NBA playoffs. The Portland Trail Blazers star revealed that he has returned to running and feels stronger each day. Lillard discussed the surge of Achilles injuries in the NBA while keeping Blazers fans hopeful.
Earlier today we asked who the most underrated player in team history was. Today we ask who gets a little more credit in popular lore than his play or impact might deserve. To get that much credit in the first place, a player has to be darn good.
Deni Avdija was named to the EuroBasket 2025 All-Star Second Team. The forward averaged 24 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2 steals in six games. The 6-foot-9 forward led Israel into the knockout rounds as the fourth-place finisher.
Former Dallas Mavericks majority owner Mark Cuban revealed that he considered buying into the Portland Trail Blazers when the team hit the market this year. He said he would've put the team out to bid, but he didn't so it doesn't matter.
Damian Lillard surprisingly returns to the Portland Trail Blazers after spending just two seasons in Milwaukee. The Bucks decided to waive and stretch Lillard's remaining $113 million over the next five seasons. Milwaukee has this pressure to win now with superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Donovan Clingan has averaged 6.5 points, 1.6 blocks, and 7.9 rebounds in 19.8 minutes. Every single player in the top 26 has a higher scoring average than him.
The 2025-26 season will be a massive campaign for the Portland Trail Blazers. Some might call it a make-or-break year for the team, but certain Blazers players are under pressure. These are the players playing under the most pressure heading into the new season.
The Portland Trail Blazers will host a fan rally on Sunday, Sept. 21. Damian Lillard will make an appearance at the event. The rally will focus on the Blazers’ importance to the Rip City community.
Portland Trail Blazers are one of 25 teams that will have their training camps open and media day held on September 29. Fans are particularly eager to get an extended look at Yang Hansen. Hansen was widely projected to be a second-round selection, but the Blazers took him No. 16.
Damian Lillard posted a video of himself doing some dribble moves and putting up some shots, all without having to wear a boot. Lillard won't appear in a game at all this season as he continues to recover from a torn Achilles tendon. He will be back for the 2026-27 season, which is when the Trail Blazers are hoping to make some playoff noise.
The Cherng Family Trust is the investment firm of Andrew and Peggy Cherng. The Cherngs are self-made billionaires who built the foundation of their wealth off the Panda Express fast-food chain. The couple operates a charitable arm called Panda Cares, which has raised more than $415 million.
The Western Conference will again be a gauntlet this season with the Portland Trail Blazers likely scraping for every win they can muster. Unlike the past few seasons, it seems the franchise is putting its late-season tank jobs in the rear-view mirror, leaning into winning basketball. The playing group has been fortified by veteran guard Jrue Holiday and little-known Chinese big Yang Hansen.
A group led by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon has reached a formal agreement to purchase the Portland Trail Blazers. The deal will require approval from the NBA board of governors to become official. The Trail Blazers announced the agreement on Friday.
The Portland Trail Blazers have a deep center position. Donovan Clingan, Robert Williams III, Yang Hansen, and Duop Reath will start. On a scale of 1-10, where would you rate the Blazers at the five?
Portland Trail Blazers fans are excited about Lillard’s return. Lillard will serve as Chauncey Billups’ assistant until the 2026-27 season. The players respect Lillard, and with his history with the Blazers, he has earned that respect.