Tag: Deandre Ayton
Trail Blazers Offseason Primer: There’s Finally Direction In Portland, And It’s Not Bad
The Portland Trail Blazers weren’t great in 2024-25 -- but they were a heck of a lot better than the year before.
After going 21-61...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Suns, Changes
Trail Blazers
There are plenty of reasons for optimism when it comes to the Trail Blazers after they signed GM Joe Cronin and coach Chauncey...
Blazers announce multiyear contract extension for GM Joe Cronin
The Portland Trail Blazers have announced a multiyear contract extension for general manager Joe Cronin, confirming earlier reports in a press release.
“Joe has demonstrated...
Blazers On Rise, Suddenly And Fairly Surprisingly Contender For Postseason
Remarkably, the Trail Blazers may be positioning themselves for a late-season surge that could carry them into the play-in tournament. No, really. And it...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Isaiah Hartenstein, Knicks, Blazers, Donovan Clingan
Thunder
The Thunder have a wealth of offensive threats, from MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Jalen Williams and a blossoming Aaron Wiggins. However, the center position...
Trail Blazers Likely To Be Active, With Trade Calls Coming On Jerami Grant, Others
The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to be one of the more active teams in the NBA trade market as the deadline approaches, and...
Blazers Preview: Intriguing Pieces Apparent, But Identity And Cornerstone May Not Be
Blazers Preview
A look at the Portland Trail Blazers entering the 2024-25 season ...
Coach: Chauncey Billups
Last Season:...
NBA Notes: Lakers, JJ Redick, Blazers, Knicks, Mikal Bridges
Lakers
Forward Jarred Vanderbilt may not be ready for Lakers training camp, per Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum Sports. Vanderbilt struggled with injuries last season and missed...
West Notes: Lakers, Playoff Chances, LeBron James, Blazers, Pelicans
Lakers
The Lakers barely made the playoffs last season. Same with the year before that, though they still advanced to the Western Conference finals.
But they...
Blazers Assistant GM To Coach G League’s Rip City Remix
Portland Trail Blazers assistant general manager Sergi Oliva will spend the G League season as head coach of the Rip City Remix, per Adrian...
Hawks Urged To Trade For Blazers’ Deandre Ayton: ‘Playing With Trae Young Could Unlock New Parts Of His Game’
One NBA analyst has urged the Atlanta Hawks to trade for Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton.
Ben Stinar of SI believes the Hawks should...
West Notes: Grizzlies, Ja Morant, Blazers, Jazz
Grizzlies
As many suspect, the Grizzlies' potential return to prominence largely depends on the return of point guard Ja Morant from shoulder surgery.
For the record,...
Report: Blazers Could Trade Deandre Ayton
According to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Portland Trail Blazers could trade Deandre Ayton.
The Blazers drafted Donovan Clingan with the seventh overall...
Trade Proposal Sends Brandon Ingram To Warriors, Deandre Ayton To Pelicans, Andrew Wiggins To Blazers
One NBA analyst proposed a three-team trade between the Golden State Warriors, New Orleans Pelicans and Portland Trail Blazers.
Fran Leiva of Fadeaway World proposed...