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Blazers Analysis

Rayan Rupert Walking In the Steps of Nicolas Batum

The young Frenchman is brimming with potential and it looks strangely familiar.

NBA Power Rankings: Where Are Blazers?

Where do the Portland Trail Blazers rank in this week’s power rankings?

Shaedon Sharpe Making Big Impact for Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers would not have gone over .500 without the help of Shaedon Sharpe.

Could Jerami Grant Become an NBA All Star This Season?

Grant’s recent play could set him up for the February showcase, but how realistic are his chances?

How to Understand the NBA Game Better

Where are your eyes when you watch basketball? Here are some helpful hints.

5 Helpful Trail Blazers Player Characteristics to Watch

When these things are happening, things are going right.

5 Helpful Trail Blazers Team Characteristics to Watch

If you want to know how a game is going, look here.

NBA Power Rankings: Where Are Blazers?

Where do the Portland Trail Blazers rank in this week’s power rankings?

Jabari Walker Seeing New Heights

Jabari Walker is achieving some career-highs with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Jabari Walker Putting It Together for the Blazers

The sophomore big has enjoyed inspired play through the early part of the season. How far can he go?

The Fate of Trail Blazers Guard Malcolm Brogdon

Portland has a keeper, but will they keep him?

NBA Power Rankings: Where Are Blazers?

Where do the Portland Trail Blazers rank in this week’s power rankings?

Deandre Ayton Coming Into His Own

The Portland Trail Blazers are seeing Deandre Ayton grow into the franchise center.

A Week in Rip City: Trying and Losing

Your one-stop shop for Blazers news of the week — think Fred Meyers.

Grading the Trail Blazers’ Points of Emphasis: Rebounding

The Blazers are good rebounders, but is it good enough?

Grading the Trail Blazers’ Points of Emphasis: Ball Handling

Portland doesn’t take care of the ball or convert well. That’s trouble.

Grading the Trail Blazers’ Points of Emphasis: Aggression

The Blazers want to be better at point-of-attack ball this year.

Grading the Trail Blazers’ Points of Emphasis: Defense

The Blazers said they’d get better on "D" this year. Have they?

Losing Streak Prompts Power Rankings Fall

Where do the Portland Trail Blazers rank in this week’s power rankings?

A Week in Rip City: Trail Blazers Lose Game of the Season, Injury Issues Mount

There were only two games, but a lot still went down in Rip City this week.

A Big Question for the Blazers and their Coaches

The season seems to be ok so far, except...

Scoot Henderson Has Work Ahead of Him

The rookie is out with an injury. What do we need to see more of when he returns?

Shaedon Sharpe Excelling at Getting His Own Shot

The young, second-year player is starting to grow.

The Big Problem with the Trail Blazers Offense

Portland is defending well enough, but what happened to their scoring?

Portland Trail Blazers, Deandre Ayton Leading with Effort in Early Season

Two weeks in, the Trail Blazers are happy with their progress and the standard they’re setting.

Trade Idea: Malcolm Brogdon to Heat?

Malcolm Brogdon was just acquired by the Portland Trail Blazers, but could he be traded again?

A Week in Rip City: Trail Blazers Win Three Straight, Shaedon Sharpe Emerges

The 20-year-old rising star tops the list of developments during a winning week of basketball.