Tag: Deni Avdija
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 May Have Moved Quickly on Chauncey Billups Contract Because of Suns Speculation
The Portland Trail Blazers may have moved to extend head coach Chauncey Billups in part due to speculation linking him to the Phoenix Suns'...
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...
Offseason trade proposal sends Deni Avdija to Knicks, Mikal Bridges to Blazers
As the Knicks prepare for the NBA playoffs, they are likely to face a stark reality: their defense-first roster, while formidable, might lack the...
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, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Blazers, Sixers, Joel Embiid
Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put on another masterclass Sunday, leading the Thunder to a 118-108 road win over the Trail Blazers. The MVP favorite was his...
NBA Notes: Heat, Jimmy Butler, Lakers, Trail Blazers
Heat
It's not just the culture that's taken a hit with all the Jimmy Butler drama. The Heat have been paying the price on the...
Trail Blazers Still Looking To Solve Point Guard Puzzle
The 2024-25 Portland Trail Blazers are young, fun, and full of potential. With 95% of the roster under 27, they’ve got the kind of...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Anthony Davis, Blazers, Rockets, Jimmy Butler
Lakers
Don't look now, but Lakers coach JJ Redick is 3-0 (as of this writing). Of course, each of the Lakers' first three games was...
Wizards, Corey Kispert Agree To Four-Year Extension
The Wizards have signed sharpshooting wing Corey Kispert to a four-year, $54 million contract extension, per NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
Washington...
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:...
Wizards Preview: Full Rebuild Is On As Front Office Keeping Focus On Future
Wizards Preview
A look at the Washington Wizards entering the 2024-25 season ...
Coach: Brian Keefe
Last Season: 15-67 (failed...
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...