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I've updated my @blazersedge.bsky.social article that details all of the Trail Blazers' future draft picks. So if you have any questions, bookmark it for reference material. I try to update it when pick statuses change.
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Status of the Trail Blazers’ Future Draft Picks
A list of every Portland Trail Blazers draft pick from 2026 to 2032.
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July 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I've updated my @blazersedge.bsky.social article that details all of the Trail Blazers' future draft picks. So if you have any questions, bookmark it for reference material. I try to update it when pick statuses change.
www.blazersedge.com/2024/5/8/241...
www.blazersedge.com/2024/5/8/241...
Dave Deckard has you covered with an extensive breakdown of the night's big news.
Ayton Divorce Requires Blazers to Make the Best of a Bad Situation
How to compensate when things go awry.
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June 30, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Dave Deckard has you covered with an extensive breakdown of the night's big news.
The Trail Blazers and Deandre Ayton are reportedly parting ways.
Ayton Finalizing Contract Buyout With Blazers
Ayton is leaving Portland and hitting free agency.
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June 30, 2025 at 3:13 AM
The Trail Blazers and Deandre Ayton are reportedly parting ways.
Among the group at Portland's May 29 workout full of first-round talent, Yang Hansen was drafted before everybody.
“I mean, they got a 7’3 guy,” the 6-foot-1 Jase Richardson said afterward with a humble smile. “There’s not a lot I can do there.”
@cbergin.bsky.social takes a look back on the event:
“I mean, they got a 7’3 guy,” the 6-foot-1 Jase Richardson said afterward with a humble smile. “There’s not a lot I can do there.”
@cbergin.bsky.social takes a look back on the event:
Looking Back on Yang Hansen’s Predraft Workout
Among a workout full of first-round talent, the 7-foot-1 center was drafted before everybody.
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June 30, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Among the group at Portland's May 29 workout full of first-round talent, Yang Hansen was drafted before everybody.
“I mean, they got a 7’3 guy,” the 6-foot-1 Jase Richardson said afterward with a humble smile. “There’s not a lot I can do there.”
@cbergin.bsky.social takes a look back on the event:
“I mean, they got a 7’3 guy,” the 6-foot-1 Jase Richardson said afterward with a humble smile. “There’s not a lot I can do there.”
@cbergin.bsky.social takes a look back on the event:
"After Friday, based off vibes and personality alone, Hansen will likely enjoy an easy route to becoming a fan favorite in Rip City. He even said he likes Portland a lot because all the rain makes for a great sleeping environment (take that Miami and L.A.)."
Ice-breaking jokes, relatable answers about sleeping and video games, loving Portland's rainy weather.
Fans are still anxious to see Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen take the floor. But if Friday's introductory presser is any indication, he could become a fan favorite off personality alone.
Fans are still anxious to see Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen take the floor. But if Friday's introductory presser is any indication, he could become a fan favorite off personality alone.
Yang Hansen Already Winning Over Fans at Introductory Press Conference
Portland’s new rookie met with local media for the first time Friday.
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June 28, 2025 at 1:11 AM
"After Friday, based off vibes and personality alone, Hansen will likely enjoy an easy route to becoming a fan favorite in Rip City. He even said he likes Portland a lot because all the rain makes for a great sleeping environment (take that Miami and L.A.)."
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If the Trail Blazers' shocking gamble on Yang Hansen pays off, the front office will be hailed as geniuses - cigars, firm handshakes and hearty backslaps all around.
If they're wrong, the hindsight trial may be unforgivable.
Only time will tell if this pick was more "mad genius" than "mad."
If they're wrong, the hindsight trial may be unforgivable.
Only time will tell if this pick was more "mad genius" than "mad."
Blazers Front Office Bets on Yang Hansen and Itself at NBA Draft
Once again, Portland’s front office bucked what others deem conventional and followed its own compass.
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June 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM
If the Trail Blazers' shocking gamble on Yang Hansen pays off, the front office will be hailed as geniuses - cigars, firm handshakes and hearty backslaps all around.
If they're wrong, the hindsight trial may be unforgivable.
Only time will tell if this pick was more "mad genius" than "mad."
If they're wrong, the hindsight trial may be unforgivable.
Only time will tell if this pick was more "mad genius" than "mad."
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Hand Fruit News 🍎🍌🍐
Rip City Remix Name Jonah Herscu Head Coach
Herscu served as an assistant coach on Chauncey Billups’ staff the past three seasons.
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June 10, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Hand Fruit News 🍎🍌🍐
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A trilogy of coverage from today's Trail Blazers pre-draft workout, starting with Asa Newell:
Asa Newell Says His Frame and Athleticism are NBA-Ready
After his workout with the Blazers Thursday, the projected first-round pick talked about his game with reporters.
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May 30, 2025 at 4:28 AM
A trilogy of coverage from today's Trail Blazers pre-draft workout, starting with Asa Newell:
The Estate of Paul G. Allen has initiated the formal sales process for the Portland Trail Blazers franchise.
Trail Blazers Announce Plans to Sell the Franchise
The search has begun for a new ownership group.
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May 13, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The Estate of Paul G. Allen has initiated the formal sales process for the Portland Trail Blazers franchise.
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Take a look back on the year that was in Rip City.
My Favorite Reporting Moments from the Blazers’ Season: Part 1
Revisit some of the season’s most interesting characters, moments and games through the eyes of BE’s beat reporter.
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April 27, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Take a look back on the year that was in Rip City.
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Seismic news in Rip City.
BREAKING: Billups, Blazers Agree to Multi-Year Contract Extension
The Blazers are doubling down on head coach Chauncey Billups.
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April 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Seismic news in Rip City.
Blazer's Edge has the Chauncey Billups situation on the mind: Three stories from three different writers for your Saturday perusing. First up, a column from @pdxtimmay.bsky.social.
Should the Blazers Double Down on Chauncey Billups?
Portland may be preparing for many more years of seeing the unpopular coach on the sidelines.
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April 12, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Blazer's Edge has the Chauncey Billups situation on the mind: Three stories from three different writers for your Saturday perusing. First up, a column from @pdxtimmay.bsky.social.
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The man behind such classics as "THANKS FOR THE CHEESE" and flipping off the Denver Nuggets will get behind the mic Wednesday. I love it.
Evan Turner to Serve as Blazers TV Analyst for Jazz Game
The former Blazer will fill in for Lamar Hurd Wednesday on the road.
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April 9, 2025 at 4:11 AM
The man behind such classics as "THANKS FOR THE CHEESE" and flipping off the Denver Nuggets will get behind the mic Wednesday. I love it.
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Big news this morning out of Rip City.
Joe Cronin Agrees to Multi-Year Contract Extension with Blazers
The Blazers are sticking behind their GM.
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April 7, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Big news this morning out of Rip City.
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Having Lamar Hurd on the podcast was a joy. In the years we've been lightly acquainted, he's been unfailingly gracious and kind. This is kind of a double episode, and we kick it off with Lamar. It's worth the listen:
Lamar Hurd on Broadcasting and Humility
Trail Blazers broadcaster Lamar Hurd joined the We Like the Blazers podcast for a wide-ranging conversation.
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March 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Having Lamar Hurd on the podcast was a joy. In the years we've been lightly acquainted, he's been unfailingly gracious and kind. This is kind of a double episode, and we kick it off with Lamar. It's worth the listen:
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It was so much fun to have Lamar Hurd hop on the pod with me and @brandonmullen.bsky.social. The thoughtfulness he put behind each answer made for a great conversation.
His reflections about his broadcasting approach and development can double as advice for anybody in any career field.
His reflections about his broadcasting approach and development can double as advice for anybody in any career field.
Lamar Hurd on Broadcasting and Humility
Trail Blazers broadcaster Lamar Hurd joined the We Like the Blazers podcast for a wide-ranging conversation.
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March 29, 2025 at 10:05 PM
It was so much fun to have Lamar Hurd hop on the pod with me and @brandonmullen.bsky.social. The thoughtfulness he put behind each answer made for a great conversation.
His reflections about his broadcasting approach and development can double as advice for anybody in any career field.
His reflections about his broadcasting approach and development can double as advice for anybody in any career field.
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Breaking news: Sources tell me the Celtics are very good.
“That’s the NBA Champions and a team that is gonna have a chance to do it again this year.”
Story on Sunday's Blazers loss:
“That’s the NBA Champions and a team that is gonna have a chance to do it again this year.”
Story on Sunday's Blazers loss:
Blazers Overpowered by Celtics Machine
Boston served up a reminder about the distance between the Blazers’ and the NBA’s upper echelon.
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March 24, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Breaking news: Sources tell me the Celtics are very good.
“That’s the NBA Champions and a team that is gonna have a chance to do it again this year.”
Story on Sunday's Blazers loss:
“That’s the NBA Champions and a team that is gonna have a chance to do it again this year.”
Story on Sunday's Blazers loss:
Matisse Thybulle has returned to the Portland Trail Blazers lineup for the season's stretch run, but what about his future with the franchise?
@abernecich.bsky.social provides analysis on the question that will need an answer soon:
@abernecich.bsky.social provides analysis on the question that will need an answer soon:
Curiously Watching Matisse Thybulle’s Stretch Run
With a pending player option, questions will need to be answered.
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March 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Matisse Thybulle has returned to the Portland Trail Blazers lineup for the season's stretch run, but what about his future with the franchise?
@abernecich.bsky.social provides analysis on the question that will need an answer soon:
@abernecich.bsky.social provides analysis on the question that will need an answer soon:
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In his last nine games, Deni Avdija has averaged 23.7 points, 10.1 rebounds and 5.6 assists while shooting 52.8% from the field and 50% on 3s. In a season that had already been heralded as a success, Avdija has reached an even higher gear.
Story on his latest big performance:
Story on his latest big performance:
Avdija Continues Hot Streak, Burns Nuggets with Dominant Performance
For the second straight game, Deni Avdija went for over 30 in a Blazers win.
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March 22, 2025 at 5:58 PM
In his last nine games, Deni Avdija has averaged 23.7 points, 10.1 rebounds and 5.6 assists while shooting 52.8% from the field and 50% on 3s. In a season that had already been heralded as a success, Avdija has reached an even higher gear.
Story on his latest big performance:
Story on his latest big performance:
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Whether you’re for the Blazers disregarding their first-round pick in the name of a playoff push or vehemently against it, the debate is no longer some abstract thought exercise. The possibility of Portland making the play-in is very much alive.
These players are gunning for it.
These players are gunning for it.
The Dream of the Play-In is Alive in Portland
Don’t look now, the Blazers are just two games out of the play-in following a big win over Memphis.
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March 20, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Whether you’re for the Blazers disregarding their first-round pick in the name of a playoff push or vehemently against it, the debate is no longer some abstract thought exercise. The possibility of Portland making the play-in is very much alive.
These players are gunning for it.
These players are gunning for it.
In case you missed it, Blazer's Edge Managing Editor Dave Deckard wrote a two-part deep dive into the Chauncey Billups question.
First, the argument for:
First, the argument for:
Three Things Chauncey Billups Does Well
Portland’s coach is embattled, but still successful in his own way.
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March 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
In case you missed it, Blazer's Edge Managing Editor Dave Deckard wrote a two-part deep dive into the Chauncey Billups question.
First, the argument for:
First, the argument for:
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A 2-for-1 From Press Row edition: First, a negative section about a rough performance that amounted to an uninspiring win vs. a peculiarly tanking Toronto.
Then, a feel-good story about Matisse Thybulle going rogue in his season debut with defensive wizardry and saving the day.
Then, a feel-good story about Matisse Thybulle going rogue in his season debut with defensive wizardry and saving the day.
Blazers Prevail Against Aggressively Tanking Raptors
With some help from the opponents and a magical moment from Matisse Thybulle, the Blazers squeaked out a win Sunday.
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March 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
A 2-for-1 From Press Row edition: First, a negative section about a rough performance that amounted to an uninspiring win vs. a peculiarly tanking Toronto.
Then, a feel-good story about Matisse Thybulle going rogue in his season debut with defensive wizardry and saving the day.
Then, a feel-good story about Matisse Thybulle going rogue in his season debut with defensive wizardry and saving the day.
Blazer's Edge Basketball Shoe Guru @brandonmullen.bsky.social dives into the Scoot/Cheetos Puma crossover!
"I felt ready enough both to review them and to have a Flamin’ Hot Cheeto-level spicy take about these glowing orange oddities."
"I felt ready enough both to review them and to have a Flamin’ Hot Cheeto-level spicy take about these glowing orange oddities."
Shoe Review: Puma Hoops x Cheetos Scoot Zeros
The styling isn’t for everyone, but what lies beneath the cheesy surface is a functional and impressive basketball shoe.
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March 15, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Blazer's Edge Basketball Shoe Guru @brandonmullen.bsky.social dives into the Scoot/Cheetos Puma crossover!
"I felt ready enough both to review them and to have a Flamin’ Hot Cheeto-level spicy take about these glowing orange oddities."
"I felt ready enough both to review them and to have a Flamin’ Hot Cheeto-level spicy take about these glowing orange oddities."
Analysis on Deni from @abernecich.bsky.social
Could Deni Avdija be a Cornerstone on a Blazers Contender?
How good is Portland’s best wing?
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March 15, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Analysis on Deni from @abernecich.bsky.social