Sean Highkin
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Vit Krejci is also expected to be available tomorrow to make his Blazers debut after the trade from Atlanta.
February 3, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Vit Krejci is also expected to be available tomorrow to make his Blazers debut after the trade from Atlanta.
Scoot is officially upgraded to "Doubtful" for tomorrow -- which, following the pattern for Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant coming back from long-term injuries, likely means he doesn't play tomorrow but does play Friday.
Deni Avdija is also doubtful.
Deni Avdija is also doubtful.
Scoot Henderson said today at practice that he feels “amazing” and today he went through everything and felt physically like he could keep going. Wouldn’t say whether he’s going to play tomorrow. That’s up to the medical staff.
February 3, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Scoot is officially upgraded to "Doubtful" for tomorrow -- which, following the pattern for Jrue Holiday and Jerami Grant coming back from long-term injuries, likely means he doesn't play tomorrow but does play Friday.
Deni Avdija is also doubtful.
Deni Avdija is also doubtful.
Reposted by Sean Highkin
The WNBA & WNBPA met for roughly 3 hrs at the league offices in New York City on Monday. The WNBA showed up without a proposal.
“That kind of set the tone for the conversation because we were hoping to hear otherwise," Nneka Ogwumike told me.
frontofficesports.com/wnba-offered...
“That kind of set the tone for the conversation because we were hoping to hear otherwise," Nneka Ogwumike told me.
frontofficesports.com/wnba-offered...
WNBA Offered No Proposal at Critical CBA Meeting
The sides met in person for the first time in months Monday. The league still hasn’t responded to a December proposal from the players.
frontofficesports.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:13 PM
The WNBA & WNBPA met for roughly 3 hrs at the league offices in New York City on Monday. The WNBA showed up without a proposal.
“That kind of set the tone for the conversation because we were hoping to hear otherwise," Nneka Ogwumike told me.
frontofficesports.com/wnba-offered...
“That kind of set the tone for the conversation because we were hoping to hear otherwise," Nneka Ogwumike told me.
frontofficesports.com/wnba-offered...
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Scoot Henderson said today at practice that he feels “amazing” and today he went through everything and felt physically like he could keep going. Wouldn’t say whether he’s going to play tomorrow. That’s up to the medical staff.
February 2, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Scoot Henderson said today at practice that he feels “amazing” and today he went through everything and felt physically like he could keep going. Wouldn’t say whether he’s going to play tomorrow. That’s up to the medical staff.
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Deni Avdija is now an All-Star. But just 3 years ago he was unsure about his future in the league.
“Do I really belong here?” he’d ask himself.
I spoke to Avdija about that journey, for @yahoosports.bsky.social:
sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/...
“Do I really belong here?” he’d ask himself.
I spoke to Avdija about that journey, for @yahoosports.bsky.social:
sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/...
'Do I really belong here?' Behind Deni Avdija's explosive rise from cast-off to NBA All-Star
The Trail Blazers forward was named a reserve on the Western Conference All-Star team, capping a breakout few saw coming.
sports.yahoo.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Deni Avdija is now an All-Star. But just 3 years ago he was unsure about his future in the league.
“Do I really belong here?” he’d ask himself.
I spoke to Avdija about that journey, for @yahoosports.bsky.social:
sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/...
“Do I really belong here?” he’d ask himself.
I spoke to Avdija about that journey, for @yahoosports.bsky.social:
sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/...
Deni is out, actually.
Blake Wesley is officially in. Deni Avdija is “probably” playing per Tiago Splitter.
February 2, 2026 at 1:34 AM
Deni is out, actually.
Tiago Splitter on Vit Krejci: “We’re ‘thirsty’ for a shooter like that.”
February 2, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Tiago Splitter on Vit Krejci: “We’re ‘thirsty’ for a shooter like that.”
Blake Wesley is officially in. Deni Avdija is “probably” playing per Tiago Splitter.
February 2, 2026 at 12:17 AM
Blake Wesley is officially in. Deni Avdija is “probably” playing per Tiago Splitter.
Going to really miss Duop Reath. Awesome dude.
February 1, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Going to really miss Duop Reath. Awesome dude.
Story on the Blazers agreeing to trade Duop Reath and two second-round picks to Atlanta for Vit Krejčí www.rosegardenreport.com/trail-blazer...
Trail Blazers Agree to Trade Duop Reath to Hawks for Vit Krejčí
Krejčí gives the Blazers added guard depth and three-point shooting.
www.rosegardenreport.com
February 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Story on the Blazers agreeing to trade Duop Reath and two second-round picks to Atlanta for Vit Krejčí www.rosegardenreport.com/trail-blazer...
Sunday notes column as the trade deadline approaches www.rosegardenreport.com/the-sunday-w...
The Sunday Wrap, Feb. 1: Trail Blazers Sliding as the Trade Deadline Approaches
Wrapping up the week in Blazers basketball.
www.rosegardenreport.com
February 1, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Sunday notes column as the trade deadline approaches www.rosegardenreport.com/the-sunday-w...
Blake Wesley has been upgraded to "Questionable" for tomorrow's game against the Cavaliers. Scoot Henderson remains out. Deni Avdija is also questionable.
February 1, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Blake Wesley has been upgraded to "Questionable" for tomorrow's game against the Cavaliers. Scoot Henderson remains out. Deni Avdija is also questionable.
Reposted by Sean Highkin
On the Blazers' disappointing 0-3 east coast road trip and Deni Avdija, who hasn't been himself since returning this week from a back injury: www.rosegardenreport.com/deni-avdija-...
Deni Avdija Isn't Himself, and Neither are the Trail Blazers
A blowout loss to the Knicks capped off an 0-3 east coast road trip.
www.rosegardenreport.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:46 AM
On the Blazers' disappointing 0-3 east coast road trip and Deni Avdija, who hasn't been himself since returning this week from a back injury: www.rosegardenreport.com/deni-avdija-...
On the Blazers' disappointing 0-3 east coast road trip and Deni Avdija, who hasn't been himself since returning this week from a back injury: www.rosegardenreport.com/deni-avdija-...
Deni Avdija Isn't Himself, and Neither are the Trail Blazers
A blowout loss to the Knicks capped off an 0-3 east coast road trip.
www.rosegardenreport.com
January 31, 2026 at 5:46 AM
On the Blazers' disappointing 0-3 east coast road trip and Deni Avdija, who hasn't been himself since returning this week from a back injury: www.rosegardenreport.com/deni-avdija-...
Deni Avdija and Robert Williams III are both game time decisions.
January 30, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Deni Avdija and Robert Williams III are both game time decisions.
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A former 2nd-round pick now on a 2-way contract, Sidy Cissoko has seized the opportunity to keep his NBA dream alive, impact wins and become one of the Trail Blazers' best feel-good stories.
“If I can die on the court, I will die on the court.”
A special edition of 'From Press Row' all about Sidy:
“If I can die on the court, I will die on the court.”
A special edition of 'From Press Row' all about Sidy:
Sidy Cissoko Unleashed: How a 2-Way Player Has Become the Blazers’ Energizer
Effort and emotion have sparked a breakthrough season in Rip City.
www.blazersedge.com
January 29, 2026 at 8:19 PM
A former 2nd-round pick now on a 2-way contract, Sidy Cissoko has seized the opportunity to keep his NBA dream alive, impact wins and become one of the Trail Blazers' best feel-good stories.
“If I can die on the court, I will die on the court.”
A special edition of 'From Press Row' all about Sidy:
“If I can die on the court, I will die on the court.”
A special edition of 'From Press Row' all about Sidy:
Portland is a team that has the ability to do stuff and as a result people put them in all these trade machine proposals without any consideration for what they would get out of it. Happens every year.
I was listening to the Hoop Collective pod they said “if Portland can do it to get off Grant’s contract” in the same breath they talked about Towns coming to Portland. They didn’t even sound like they believed it.
January 30, 2026 at 12:59 AM
Portland is a team that has the ability to do stuff and as a result people put them in all these trade machine proposals without any consideration for what they would get out of it. Happens every year.
I don't know how you can look at how long the Blazers held out on the Dame trade to get the absolute most they could get in return and then think they'll just give the Bucks back their picks to help another team get Giannis if it's not *really* made worth their while.
January 29, 2026 at 11:28 PM
I don't know how you can look at how long the Blazers held out on the Dame trade to get the absolute most they could get in return and then think they'll just give the Bucks back their picks to help another team get Giannis if it's not *really* made worth their while.
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Some news from New York: Scoot Henderson has been cleared to participate in contact drills at practice and is in the final stages of his recovery from the hamstring tear that's kept him out since training camp.
Story: www.rosegardenreport.com/scoot-hender...
Story: www.rosegardenreport.com/scoot-hender...
Scoot Henderson Enters Final Stages of Recovery From Hamstring Injury
Henderson has missed the first 48 games of the season and counting.
www.rosegardenreport.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Some news from New York: Scoot Henderson has been cleared to participate in contact drills at practice and is in the final stages of his recovery from the hamstring tear that's kept him out since training camp.
Story: www.rosegardenreport.com/scoot-hender...
Story: www.rosegardenreport.com/scoot-hender...
Some less fortunate injury news: the team says Duop Reath underwent season-ending surgery for a right foot stress fracture.
Some news from New York: Scoot Henderson has been cleared to participate in contact drills at practice and is in the final stages of his recovery from the hamstring tear that's kept him out since training camp.
Story: www.rosegardenreport.com/scoot-hender...
Story: www.rosegardenreport.com/scoot-hender...
Scoot Henderson Enters Final Stages of Recovery From Hamstring Injury
Henderson has missed the first 48 games of the season and counting.
www.rosegardenreport.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Some less fortunate injury news: the team says Duop Reath underwent season-ending surgery for a right foot stress fracture.
Some news from New York: Scoot Henderson has been cleared to participate in contact drills at practice and is in the final stages of his recovery from the hamstring tear that's kept him out since training camp.
Story: www.rosegardenreport.com/scoot-hender...
Story: www.rosegardenreport.com/scoot-hender...
Scoot Henderson Enters Final Stages of Recovery From Hamstring Injury
Henderson has missed the first 48 games of the season and counting.
www.rosegardenreport.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Some news from New York: Scoot Henderson has been cleared to participate in contact drills at practice and is in the final stages of his recovery from the hamstring tear that's kept him out since training camp.
Story: www.rosegardenreport.com/scoot-hender...
Story: www.rosegardenreport.com/scoot-hender...
Deni Avdija is once again listed as "Questionable" for today against the Wizards. Tiago Splitter said last night that he expects him to play.
Programming note: My flight to DC was cancelled so I'm stranded in Boston today and going to New York tomorrow.
Programming note: My flight to DC was cancelled so I'm stranded in Boston today and going to New York tomorrow.
January 27, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Deni Avdija is once again listed as "Questionable" for today against the Wizards. Tiago Splitter said last night that he expects him to play.
Programming note: My flight to DC was cancelled so I'm stranded in Boston today and going to New York tomorrow.
Programming note: My flight to DC was cancelled so I'm stranded in Boston today and going to New York tomorrow.