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Blazers already proven right to dump Deandre Ayton as replacement shines

Donovan Clingan has played well in his new starting role, justifying the Portland Trail Blazers' decision to move on from ...
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Blazers have a growing Joe Cronin problem after blowout loss to NBA bottom-feeder

The Portland Trail Blazers fell 143-120 on the road to the New Orleans Pelicans. A 23-point loss to a team that remains at the bottom of the Western Conference with a 4-22 record. Look, I get it. The ...
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Robert Williams may be playing himself directly off the Blazers

Robert Williams' improved health and play as of late have increased his trade value for the Portland Trail Blazers to move ...
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Lakers will soon make a Deandre Ayton realization Blazers fans know well

Portland Trail Blazers fans know that it's only a matter of time before Deandre Ayton regresses or loses interest in the Los ...
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Blazers vindicated for dismissing underperforming guard struggling in new home

Anfernee Simons' rough start with the Boston Celtics vindicates the Portland Trail Blazers' decision to trade one of their ...
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Chris Paul's brutal reality gifts Blazers perfect solution to backcourt crisis

December 15 unofficially marks the beginning of trade season in the NBA. Most players who signed contracts over the offseason are going to become eligible to be traded in less than a week. The ...
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Trail Blazers made their stance on Rayan Rupert crystal clear

The Portland Trail Blazers have assigned wing Rayan Rupert to their G League affiliate, the Rip City Remix. Rupert will now be available to play for tonight's matchup (Dec. 9) against the Salt Lake ...
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Blazers can't ignore perfect trade to save spiraling dream of return to playoffs

The Portland Trail Blazers have lost 12 of their past 16 games. During that time, a clear list of weaknesses has been compiled, with many questioning if Portland has the talent necessary to overcome ...
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Blazers just got brutal Yang Hansen reality check fans can't ignore

Yang Hansen got the first start of his career on Sunday night, but it has never been clearer that he isn’t ready for starter-level minutes just yet. The Portland Trail Blazers suffered a brutal loss ...
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Blazers quietly struck gold with forgotten two-way player

The Portland Trail Blazers have been playing extremely shorthanded as of late, which has contributed to an abrupt halt to a promising start to the season. These injuries have derailed Portland's ...
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Donovan Clingan continues to prove why Yang Hansen hype means nothing

Adept Blazers viewers have been quick to tell anyone that will listen about the currently unfolding revelatory play of Deni Avdija, quietly rounding into All-Star form before our very eyes. But while ...
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Grade the Trade: Massive new pitch brings Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Blazers

A resolution on the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade saga is expected in the coming weeks as ESPN's Shams Charania reports the Milwaukee Bucks superstar will evaluate whether it's in his best interest to ...