Conor Bergin
@cbergin.bsky.social
Covering the Portland Trail Blazers as associate editor of Blazer's Edge | Co-host of We Like the Blazers | Hand Fruit Historian | Loyola Chicago '21
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Conor Bergin
@cbergin.bsky.social
· May 12
My Favorite 2024-25 Reporting Moments: The Complete Countdown
Revisit some of the season’s most interesting characters, moments and games through the eyes of BE’s beat reporter.
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My first season as a beat writer was the realization of a childhood dream as I covered my hometown team on-site. To me, there’s not a more meaningful story to tell in sports than the Portland Trail Blazers. What an honor to get the chance.
Here's a complete scrapbook of the the '24-25 season:
Here's a complete scrapbook of the the '24-25 season:
Ooooof Deni you are good but you are not Dame
November 17, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Ooooof Deni you are good but you are not Dame
A piece from a time when I didn't only write words about the Portland Trail Blazers
The Temporary Restaurant Server: Three Types of Friends…
A piece of Portland came to Chicago last weekend. My close friend Henry Ducey, the best thing I ever got from Mrs. Cheney’s kindergarten class, dropped by for a visit. He was in town for a trip wit…
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November 16, 2025 at 12:37 AM
A piece from a time when I didn't only write words about the Portland Trail Blazers
Reposted by Conor Bergin
After blowout loss to Rockets, Blazers hold players-only meeting: ‘We can play way better’
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After blowout loss to Rockets, Blazers hold players-only meeting: ‘We can play way better’
"We’re like family here. And families have to say what’s on their mind.”
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November 15, 2025 at 6:22 AM
After blowout loss to Rockets, Blazers hold players-only meeting: ‘We can play way better’
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Tiago you dawg...the alley oop??
This game is bonkers lol
November 11, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Tiago you dawg...the alley oop??
This game is bonkers lol
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
This game is bonkers lol
Tired: Twin towers look with Hansen and Clingan
Wired: Twin towers look with Rob Will and Duop
Wired: Twin towers look with Rob Will and Duop
November 11, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Tired: Twin towers look with Hansen and Clingan
Wired: Twin towers look with Rob Will and Duop
Wired: Twin towers look with Rob Will and Duop
Reposted by Conor Bergin
“Teams are coming here, and they know they can’t … play around,” Blazers forward Deni Avdija said. “We’re tough. We’re aggressive. We’re talented. We’re young. We’re fast, and we’re on an uprise. As I said, there’s something special in Portland.”
The Portland Trail Blazers’ matchup with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night was a ride.
It was dead and then alive. Frustrating and then euphoric. Hard to watch and then must-see TV. It was imperfect and wacky and nerve-wracking. Above all, it was a win.
It was dead and then alive. Frustrating and then euphoric. Hard to watch and then must-see TV. It was imperfect and wacky and nerve-wracking. Above all, it was a win.
Avdija Captains Blazers Comeback Versus OKC
It’s not how you start. It’s how you finish.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
“Teams are coming here, and they know they can’t … play around,” Blazers forward Deni Avdija said. “We’re tough. We’re aggressive. We’re talented. We’re young. We’re fast, and we’re on an uprise. As I said, there’s something special in Portland.”
The Portland Trail Blazers’ matchup with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night was a ride.
It was dead and then alive. Frustrating and then euphoric. Hard to watch and then must-see TV. It was imperfect and wacky and nerve-wracking. Above all, it was a win.
It was dead and then alive. Frustrating and then euphoric. Hard to watch and then must-see TV. It was imperfect and wacky and nerve-wracking. Above all, it was a win.
Avdija Captains Blazers Comeback Versus OKC
It’s not how you start. It’s how you finish.
www.blazersedge.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Portland Trail Blazers’ matchup with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night was a ride.
It was dead and then alive. Frustrating and then euphoric. Hard to watch and then must-see TV. It was imperfect and wacky and nerve-wracking. Above all, it was a win.
It was dead and then alive. Frustrating and then euphoric. Hard to watch and then must-see TV. It was imperfect and wacky and nerve-wracking. Above all, it was a win.
Duop Reath with an MJ shrug after burying a contested 3 right before the third quarter buzzer? What a time to be alive
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Duop Reath with an MJ shrug after burying a contested 3 right before the third quarter buzzer? What a time to be alive
This ain't going so well
November 6, 2025 at 3:36 AM
This ain't going so well
Reposted by Conor Bergin
Adrian was right. Adrian is ALWAYS right (...ok, no he isn't, but he was this time!) @cbergin.bsky.social and I welcomed our Aussie legend @abernecich.bsky.social to take a victory lap on his Jerami Grant takes:
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Adrian Bernecich Was Right On Portland Trail Blazers Wing Jerami Grant
Our very own Adrian Bernecich joined us on the We Like the Blazers pod!
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November 6, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Adrian was right. Adrian is ALWAYS right (...ok, no he isn't, but he was this time!) @cbergin.bsky.social and I welcomed our Aussie legend @abernecich.bsky.social to take a victory lap on his Jerami Grant takes:
www.blazersedge.com/trail-blazer...
www.blazersedge.com/trail-blazer...
Blazers say Blake Wesley sustained a fracture to the fifth metatarsal of his right foot in Friday's win over the Denver Nuggets.
His timeline for return will be determined at a later date.
His timeline for return will be determined at a later date.
November 3, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Blazers say Blake Wesley sustained a fracture to the fifth metatarsal of his right foot in Friday's win over the Denver Nuggets.
His timeline for return will be determined at a later date.
His timeline for return will be determined at a later date.
NBA’s L2M Report is out. It rules Toumani Camara’s controversial jump ball tie-up of Nikola Jokic with 6 seconds left was the CORRECT call.
November 1, 2025 at 9:06 PM
NBA’s L2M Report is out. It rules Toumani Camara’s controversial jump ball tie-up of Nikola Jokic with 6 seconds left was the CORRECT call.
Fiending for this Blazers Last 2 Minute Report
November 1, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Fiending for this Blazers Last 2 Minute Report
Such a good photo from last night's Blazers game captured by Troy Wayrynen. I also attached some words and quotes to go along with it if you feel like reliving any of Halloween night's thrilling 109-107 win in Portland.
Blazers Overcome Nuggets for Resilient, Momentum-building Win
What a game. What a win.
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November 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Such a good photo from last night's Blazers game captured by Troy Wayrynen. I also attached some words and quotes to go along with it if you feel like reliving any of Halloween night's thrilling 109-107 win in Portland.
Blazers come out to embrace Jerami Grant after the final buzzer sounds. His 2 free throws with 1 second left deliver the Blazers the 109-107 win against the Nuggets. Portland gets its signature win of the early season in dramatic fashion.
November 1, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Blazers come out to embrace Jerami Grant after the final buzzer sounds. His 2 free throws with 1 second left deliver the Blazers the 109-107 win against the Nuggets. Portland gets its signature win of the early season in dramatic fashion.
Blazers announce Blake Wesley won't return tonight due to a foot injury.
November 1, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Blazers announce Blake Wesley won't return tonight due to a foot injury.
Blake Wesley is ballin once again
November 1, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Blake Wesley is ballin once again
Blazers clock malfunction got me feeling like I'm stuck on the runway
November 1, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Blazers clock malfunction got me feeling like I'm stuck on the runway
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BOOOOOOOOOOOOO
November 1, 2025 at 2:45 AM
BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Robert Williams III checks in at the 7:34 mark of the first quarter, making his season debut to a nice reception from the home crowd.
November 1, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Robert Williams III checks in at the 7:34 mark of the first quarter, making his season debut to a nice reception from the home crowd.
Tiago splitter says Robert Williams III and Kris Murray are available tonight.
November 1, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Tiago splitter says Robert Williams III and Kris Murray are available tonight.
Blazers announce Matisse Thybulle underwent an MRI Thursday, revealing he tore the ulnar collateral ligament of his left thumb.
He underwent surgery this morning and will be reevaluated in 4-6 weeks.
Thybulle injured his thumb in Wednesday’s game against Utah.
He underwent surgery this morning and will be reevaluated in 4-6 weeks.
Thybulle injured his thumb in Wednesday’s game against Utah.
October 31, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Blazers announce Matisse Thybulle underwent an MRI Thursday, revealing he tore the ulnar collateral ligament of his left thumb.
He underwent surgery this morning and will be reevaluated in 4-6 weeks.
Thybulle injured his thumb in Wednesday’s game against Utah.
He underwent surgery this morning and will be reevaluated in 4-6 weeks.
Thybulle injured his thumb in Wednesday’s game against Utah.
Blazers home game? Friday night?? Halloween??? NBA CUP????
October 31, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Blazers home game? Friday night?? Halloween??? NBA CUP????