Nassir Little Out for Remainder of Preseason

The NBA Has a Sleep Problem

ESPN’s Baxter Holmes spoke with Hassan Whiteside, Kent Bazemore, and CJ McCollum about the challenges of getting enough sleep.

Jusuf Nurkic Joins Klutch Sports

The Blazers center has switched agents and will now be represented by Rich Paul.

Play type data — What do the new Trail Blazers bring?

The Blazers are going to look different this year. What will the new strengths and weaknesses be?

Blazer’s Edge Radio Live Tuesday

Tune-in at noon on XRAY FM.

Gasol Out For Rest of Preseason

The Blazers big man will miss the team’s final two exhibition games as he recovers from his foot injury.

Mid-Season Trades Could Define Blazers’ Future

Portland is poised for a good season, but also more moves.

Do Lillard and McCollum Have Enough Support for a Finals Run?

Michael Shapiro at SI takes a look at the supporting casts for the top duos in the Western Conference.

What Weaknesses Must the Blazers Address?

Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report says the Blazers need to force turnovers.

Blazers Did Not Improve From Three in Off-Season

Zach Harper of the Athletic addresses what Portland gained and lost at the three-point line in free agency.

Will this be the Year the Blazers Score on the Break?

Portland has scored minimally in transition during the Terry Stotts era. Could new athletes and a new defense produce more easy buckets?

Blazers’ Defense Suffers Preseason Jitters, Suns Cruise to Win

The Suns connected on 24 three-pointers in a 134-118 victory over the Trail Blazers.

Preseason Final: Suns 134, Blazers 118

The rebuilt Blazers looked like a serious work-in-progress during a lackluster preseason loss to Phoenix.

Gameday Thread: Suns at Blazers

Portland tips off against Phoenix at 5:00 pm tonight on NBCSNW and NBA TV.

Lowe: ‘Blazers are the Quality Control Dividing Line’

ESPN’s Zach Lowe explains that the Trail Blazers are gatekeepers to the top teams to watch in his annual League Pass Rankings.

Offseason Moves Pose Pitfalls in Latest Rankings

Sports Illustrated’s Michael Shapiro places the Trail Blazers right outside of the top ten in his latest power rankings.

Do the Blazers Have a Starting Forward?

Portland revamped their roster this summer, but they still don’t have clear-cut answers at the three and four spots.

A Statistical Look at the Blazers’ Training Camp Roster Invitees

The Blazers have a few young players in their training camp - but are any of them legitimate NBA prospects?

Lillard, McCollum Ranked Among Best NBA Players of their Age

Colin Ward-Henninger of CBS Sports divides up the league by birth dates. Portland’s guards fare well.

Amanda Smith Talks Ed Davis, Utah Jazz, and Analyzing Basketball

Amanda Smith, broadcast assistant for the Utah Jazz joins the WHAT Podcast to talk about what it is like covering live games and what to expect from the Utah Jazz this season.

Can Collins & Simons Push the Blazers to a New Level?

Zach Collins and Anfernee Simons are set for increased roles, but are they ready?

Second Unit Gets Big Run against Haifa Maccabi

Portland was always going to win this preseason contest. In the process, they got a look at key mid-rotation players.

Gameday Thread: Maccabi Haifa vs. Trail Blazers

Sans Lillard, McCollum, and Whiteside, the Blazers tip off without TV coverage at 7:00 tonight.

Several Blazers Out Due to Load Management

Portland’s star backcourt and new starting center will sit Thursday for load management reasons.

Trail Blazers’ Offense Looks Good for 2019-20, but What About the “D”?

Portland should be good no matter what, but they’ll need to gel on defense in order to be great.

Big Man Foul Trouble Could Put a Kink in Portland’s Defense

On paper, Portland is deeper at center this year than they’ve been in years. Foul trouble could render the point moot.

Blazers Embracing Championship Mentality in 2019-20 Season

Jason Quick of The Athletic details the Blazers’ changed mindset coming into the season.

Michael Holton Joining Blazers Radio as Analyst

Holton will team up with new play-by-play man Travis Demers in the booth.

Who Will Hit Catch-and-Shoot Threes in the Blazers Offense This Year?

The Blazers traded in limited offensive players for upgrades this summer, but one aspect of the offense might need tweaking.

Questions Facing the Blazers in 2019-20: Pau Gasol’s Health

A veteran forward might stand in the breach for Portland’s playoffs aspirations.

Bazemore, Hezonja Debut in Blazers’ Preseason Loss to Nuggets

The Trail Blazers preseason schedule started with a 105-94 loss to the Jokic-less Nuggets.

Preseason Final: Nuggets 105, Blazers 94

In a fun night at the Memorial Coliseum, Portland lost an irrelevant preseason game to the Nuggets.