Scoot Henderson carries Blazers to dramatic playoff win over Spurs: ‘He’s a dog’ The third-year point guard scored a season-high 31 points, willing the Blazers to a crucial win that evened the best-of-seven series at 1-1.

Scoot Henderson carries Blazers to dramatic playoff win over Spurs: ‘He’s a dog’

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Spurs rudely welcome Blazers back to NBA playoffs TheSpurs dealt the Blazers a decisive 111-98 defeat in the opener of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, riding the dominance of Wembanyama, the depth of their rotation and the talent ...

From last night:
Spurs rudely welcome Blazers back to NBA playoffs

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As Tom Dundon weighs coaching options, Blazers lobby for Tiago Splitter: ‘I respect him as a coach and a human’ "I feel like he got the best out of everybody. We love playing for him. I appreciate the job he’s done and I respect him as a coach and a human.”

Sent out a bad link for this yesterday … here’s the correct one:

As Tom Dundon weighs coaching options, Blazers lobby for Tiago Splitter: ‘I respect him as a coach and a human’

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From NBA champion to Blazers’ stoic stabilizer: Tiago Splitter’s unexpected coaching journey Splitter's “stoic ... beach bum” vibes have served him well as he’s guided the Blazers through a period of unique drama, during which he’s provided stability and leadership at a time of turmoil.

As Tom Dundon weighs coaching options, Blazers lobby for Tiago Splitter: ‘I respect him as a coach and a human’

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The Spurs’ not-so-secret playoff weapon is a 7-4 unicorn the Blazers haven’t seen this season Victor Wembanyama is a basketball unicorn and he's been just as elusive as the mythical creature for the Blazers this season.

The Spurs’ not-so-secret playoff weapon is a 7-4 unicorn the Blazers haven’t seen this season:

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Trail Blazers vs. Spurs: Western Conference playoff schedule The best-of-seven series opens Sunday in San Antonio.

The Blazers will play the San Antonio Spurs in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Here's a look at the schedule for the best-of-seven series:
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The most improbable Blazers season got its most improbable ending The Blazers shocked the Suns Tuesday night, securing the seventh seed in the Western Conference to earn a date against the Spurs in the first round of the playoffs.

The most improbable Blazers season got its most improbable ending
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Thanks, as always, for the nice words, Dloitz. You are too kind. The O has to pay the bills somehow. I believe there is a subscription deal going on right now... there should be a link via this story.

The Trail Blazers’ secret weapon isn’t a player — it’s a passport With players from seven countries and four continents, the Blazers have become one of the NBA's most globally diverse teams at a time the league is more worldwide than ever.

A look at how the foundation of the Blazers' multiyear roster rebuild was built on the backs of international players ... with locker room debates about European fries and tales of Arvydas Sabonis and Drazen Petrovic downing a case of beer in Seoul:
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The Trail Blazers’ secret weapon isn’t a player — it’s a passport With players from seven countries and four continents, the Blazers have become one of the NBA's most globally diverse teams at a time the league is more worldwide than ever.

The NBA just concluded a regular season with the most international players in league history (135) and the Blazers, who have players born in 7 different countries and on 4 different continents, are a poster child for the record-setting global reach.

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The Blazers won ugly Thursday night, but a history-making player made it look beautiful Toumani Camara drew foul offensive fouls, including three charges, to make NBA history and lead the Trail Blazers to a win over the Pelicans.

The Blazers won ugly Thursday night, but a history-making player made it look beautiful:

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Blazers introduce Tom Dundon: New owner on NBA players, being liked, staying in Portland, making a big splash The Blazers formally introduced Dundon and members of his new ownership group during a Thursday news conference at Moda Center.

The Blazers formally introduced new owner Tom Dundon and members of his ownership group Thursday at Moda Center. Here are some of the highlights:

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New Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon says ‘hard work is enjoyed’ — and Portland is about to find out why Inside the billionaire's whirlwind first day in Portland.

I spent some time last night with Tom Dundon at the end of a marathon day, and the Blazers' new owner made it clear he wants "more winning, less losing."

What does he have to say about the status of his coach, GM, president and the roster? Read more:

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NBA approves Portland Trail Blazers sale, Tom Dundon and group to take ownership The deal marks the first time in nearly 40 years that the Blazers will not be owned by a member of the Allen family.

The NBA has unanimously approved the sale of the Trail Blazers to Tom Dundon and his ownership group, according to two sources with knowledge of the deal.

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(The Athletic first reported the news)

I asked Tiago what his concern level was for Grant's injury. His reply: "100 percent."

Blazers vet Jerami Grant did not play in the fourth quarter after injuring his right calf.
After the game, coach Tiago Splitter said Grant "felt a pop" in his calf. He's scheduled to undergo medical testing tomorrow.
A big potential injury for the Blazers' play-in chase.

The final push of Tom Dundon’s pursuit of the Blazers unfolded this week in an opulent hotel in Midtown Manhattan, where the Dallas billionaire and members of his prospective ownership group met with representatives of the NBA board of governors:

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Tom Dundon and his ownership group met with members of the NBA board of governors Tuesday and Commissioner Adam Silver said the board should "vote shortly" on the bid.

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More to come from the NBA board of governors meetings later.

Injury update on Shaedon Sharpe, via the Blazers:
"Follow-up imaging" on his left calf strain revealed a stress reaction of his left fibula and he will be reevaluated in 4-6 weeks. The Blazers' season finale is April 12, so the injury could sidelined him for the rest of the year.

After week in the sun, Trail Blazers ready to get ‘back to work’ amid playoff push The play-in tournament is a virtual lock for a team that hasn’t reached the postseason since 2021, when it suffered a first-round loss to the Denver Nuggets, and the Blazers are eyeing more.

After week in the sun, Trail Blazers ready to get ‘back to work’ amid playoff push:

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The Blazers have converted Sidy Cissoko's two-way contract into a standard deal that will run through the 2026-27 season.

To make room for Cissoko on the 15-man regular roster, the team has waived Rayan Rupert.

A couple injury updates for the Trail Blazers:
•Shaedon Sharpe (left calf strain) has not practiced since the All-Star break and is out vs. Denver.
•Matisse Thybulle (right knee tendinopathy) has practiced each of the last 2 days and his availability vs. Denver is TBD.

Blazers’ Deni Avdija ends unlikely journey with ‘long weekend’ at historic All-Star game Avdija’s breakout season reached its highest peak yet Sunday when he participated in his first All-Star game, becoming the first Israeli-born player to play in the event.

The “chubby” kid who learned English by watching Nickelodeon played in his first NBA All-Star game Sunday.

A look at Deni Avdija’s journey to the “biggest stage in the world.”

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Blazers’ Deni Avdija ends unlikely journey with ‘long weekend’ at historic All-Star game Avdija’s breakout season reached its highest peak yet Sunday when he participated in his first All-Star game, becoming the first Israeli-born player to play in the event.

Blazers’ Deni Avdija ends unlikely journey with ‘long weekend’ at historic All-Star game:

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Dame Time returns: Damian Lillard earns improbable 3-Point Contest win at All-Star Weekend The man who has made a career out of proving doubters wrong did so yet again, stunning a talented field of shooters to win for the third time even though he hasn't played in a game this season.

“I wasn’t going out like that.”

After winning his third 3-Point Contest, Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard says he’s “representing strength” as he fights back from Achilles injury:

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Dame Time returns: Damian Lillard earns improbable 3-Point Contest win at All-Star Weekend The man who has made a career out of proving doubters wrong did so yet again, stunning a talented field of shooters to win for the third time even though he hasn't played in a game this season.

Dame Time returns: Damian Lillard earns improbable 3-Point Contest win at All-Star Weekend»

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NBA Rising Stars: Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen leave with highlights, memories, motivation The Blazers’ towering young centers stepped onto the NBA’s biggest stage Friday night, mixing a little competition and a little one-on-one play with a whole lot of laughs.

NBA Rising Stars: Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen leave All-Star Weekend with highlights, memories, motivation »

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I asked Yang Hansen about his favorite part of the Rising Stars game: “I tried to show everybody my “Chinglish," he said via an interpreter.”

But his favorite part of All-Star weekend — chatting with childhood idol Nikola Jokic — had yet to come. “I can't wait to kiss him,” Yang said, laughing.

Trail Blazers great Buck Williams named finalist for Basketball Hall of Fame Williams played 17 seasons in the NBA, including seven in Portland, where he blossomed into a linchpin of the most successful stretch in franchise history.

Trail Blazers great Buck Williams named finalist for Basketball Hall of Fame:
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Blazers’ roster crunch: What happens when Sidy Cissoko and Caleb Love hit 50-game limit? The Blazers' two-way players are approaching their 50th games of the season, cornering general manager Joe Cronin into some tough decisions.

Trail Blazers’ roster crunch: What happens when two-way players Sidy Cissoko and Caleb Love hit 50-game limit?

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