Blazer's Edge

Status of the Trail Blazers’ Future Draft Picks A list of every Portland Trail Blazers draft pick from 2026 to 2032.

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...

Ayton Divorce Requires Blazers to Make the Best of a Bad Situation How to compensate when things go awry.

Dave Deckard has you covered with an extensive breakdown of the night's big news.

Ayton Finalizing Contract Buyout With Blazers Ayton is leaving Portland and hitting free agency.

The Trail Blazers and Deandre Ayton are reportedly parting ways.

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.

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:

"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.)."

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.

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."

Rip City Remix Name Jonah Herscu Head Coach Herscu served as an assistant coach on Chauncey Billups’ staff the past three seasons.

Hand Fruit News 🍎🍌🍐

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.

A trilogy of coverage from today's Trail Blazers pre-draft workout, starting with Asa Newell:

Trail Blazers Announce Plans to Sell the Franchise The search has begun for a new ownership group.

The Estate of Paul G. Allen has initiated the formal sales process for the Portland Trail Blazers franchise.

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.

Take a look back on the year that was in Rip City.

Are Early Extensions in the Offing for Portland’s Young Players? The Blazers can extend three young talents this summer. What should they do?

www.blazersedge.com/2025/4/26/24...

BREAKING: Billups, Blazers Agree to Multi-Year Contract Extension The Blazers are doubling down on head coach Chauncey Billups.

Seismic news in Rip City.

Blazers’ Season Finale a Backdrop for Coaching Question Portland head coach Chauncey Billups got to give a season self-evaluation at his pregame presser on Friday.

And finally, last night's "From Press Row" piece from @cbergin.bsky.social with recent quotes from Billups himself.

Last Vestiges Of Neil Olshey Era Could Be Gone Soon All but two basketball people remain from the former administration.

Then analysis from @abernecich.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.

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.

Evan Turner to Serve as Blazers TV Analyst for Jazz Game The former Blazer will fill in for Lamar Hurd Wednesday on the road.

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.

Joe Cronin Agrees to Multi-Year Contract Extension with Blazers The Blazers are sticking behind their GM.

Big news this morning out of Rip City.

Lamar Hurd on Broadcasting and Humility Trail Blazers broadcaster Lamar Hurd joined the We Like the Blazers podcast for a wide-ranging conversation.

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.

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.

Blazers Overpowered by Celtics Machine Boston served up a reminder about the distance between the Blazers’ and the NBA’s upper echelon.

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:

Curiously Watching Matisse Thybulle’s Stretch Run With a pending player option, questions will need to be answered.

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:

Avdija Continues Hot Streak, Burns Nuggets with Dominant Performance For the second straight game, Deni Avdija went for over 30 in a Blazers win.

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:

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.

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.

The Case Against Chauncey Billups Things are not always rosy in Rip City.

Then, the argument against:

Three Things Chauncey Billups Does Well Portland’s coach is embattled, but still successful in his own way.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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."

Could Deni Avdija be a Cornerstone on a Blazers Contender? How good is Portland’s best wing?

Analysis on Deni from @abernecich.bsky.social

Thybulle Discusses Return From Injury: ‘It’s Been a Bit of a Journey’ The veteran defensive specialist talked about he’s dealt with a season of injuries and how he’ll fit in down the stretch run.

In today's Blazers Practice Report, Matisse Thybulle speaks!

"Being a basketball player again is great. It’s been tough to be a basketball player that can’t play basketball."

Hear more on what Thybulle and head coach Chauncey Billups said about the vet's return to the lineup:

Knicks Outlast Blazers in Heartbreaking Instant Classic Hear how Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and players processed a deflating loss in Portland Wednesday night.

In a Blazers' season bound to be measured by moral victories, the ones gained in Wednesday's heartbreaking loss to the Knicks felt promising, even if they stung.

"I’m just proud of how we play.”

My story on one of the best games of the NBA season.