OCTOBER 23 โข NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Warriors Look for Easy Victory in Portland The Golden State Warriors open their season against the Portland Trail Blazers.
New-look Warriors, minus a 'Splash Brother,' open against Blazers The Golden State Warriors have undergone a major change to their dynasty dynamic as they open the season on Wednesday night against the host...
OCTOBER 23 โข NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Officially out Wednesday Williams (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors.
Impact The big man will begin the season on the sidelines, though the club is hopeful he will return to game action soon, according to Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com. If the 27-year-old misses additional time, Donovan Clingan and Duop Reath are candidates for more playing time. Williams' next chance to suit up will come Friday against New Orleans.
OCTOBER 23 โข ROTOWIRE
Gets clearance for opener Walker (ankle) will be available for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact Walker missed back-to-back games to end the preseason schedule but has been cleared for game action ahead of the regular season. After a quiet rookie campaign, Walker averaged 23.6 minutes per game across 72 regular-season appearances (23 starts) last season.
OCTOBER 22 โข ROTOWIRE
Will play Wednesday Ayton (rest) will play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact As expected, Ayton will play in the opener after resting during the preseason finale. He made 55 appearances during his first season in Portland last year, averaging 16.7 points and 11.1 rebounds in 32.4 minutes per game.
OCTOBER 22 โข ROTOWIRE
Not expected to play Wednesday Coach Chauncey Billups said Williams (hamstring) isn't expected to play in Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Warriors, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact Williams suffered a grade 1 hamstring strain during training camp and is still working his way back to full strength. If he's sidelined, Donovan Clingan and Duop Reath would likely see backup minutes behind Deandre Ayton.
OCTOBER 22 โข ROTOWIRE
LeBron, Bronny James headline notable father-son duos in sports history
We've rounded up some of the most iconic father-son duos in sports history, headlined by the Lakers' LeBron and Bronny James.OCTOBER 22
Trail Blazers visit Boys and Girls Club, Donovan Clingan dunks on smiling child The Blazers made their annual visit to the Boys and Girls Club, where they were as childlike as the kids then entertained.
OCTOBER 22 โข OREGONLIVE.COM
Trail Blazers begin season at home against the Warriors
The Portland Trail Blazers start the season at home against the Golden State WarriorsOCTOBER 22 โข ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan flashes dominance The rookie center had 14 points and 20 rebounds in 24 minutes against the Utah Jazz.
OCTOBER 19 โข OREGONLIVE.COM
Team option picked up The Trail Blazers exercised Murray's third-year team option for 2025-26 on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Impact Murray averaged 6.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 21.7 minutes across 62 regular-season appearances, including 29 starts, as a rookie for Portland. The 24-year-old forward is now set to spend at least two more seasons with the team. In 2024-25, Murray will likely receive depth minutes in the Trail Blazers' forward rotation.
OCTOBER 19 โข ROTOWIRE
Option picked up The Trail Blazers picked up Henderson's third-year team option Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Impact No surprise here, as the No. 3 pick in last year's NBA Draft remains a pillar in Portland's plans going forward. However, he did struggle during his rookie campaign, shooting below 39 percent from the field and committing 3.4 turnovers per game. Still, the point guard flashed promising signs as the season progressed, averaging 18.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.3 triples across the final 14 games of the regular season. He is expected to start alongside Anfernee Simons in the backcourt this season.
OCTOBER 19 โข ROTOWIRE
Team option exercised The Trail Blazers exercised their fourth-year team option on Sharpe (shoulder) on Saturday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Impact Sharpe suffered a small posterior labral tear in his left shoulder that is expected to keep him sidelined a few weeks into the regular season. Still, his option being picked up indicates Portland views him in its plans going forward. When healthy, he is expected to provide depth on the wing this season.
OCTOBER 19 โข ROTOWIRE
Doesn't play Friday Walker (ankle) didn't play in Friday's 124-86 preseason loss to the Jazz.
Impact Walker missed his second straight preseason contest Friday due to right ankle soreness. The 22-year-old forward's next chance to suit up is Portland's regular-season opener against Golden State on Wednesday.
OCTOBER 19 โข ROTOWIRE
Pops for 18 against Utah Grant scored 18 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT) while adding seven assists, three rebounds, three steals and three assists in 23 minutes during Friday's 124-86 preseason win over...
Impact Utah didn't play any of its starters more than 19 minutes, so a lot of Grant's production came against bench players, but it was still an impressive finish to the preseason for the veteran forward. Grant will have a key role on a rebuilding Blazers squad, and usage alone should allow him to post his third straight season averaging at least 20 points and two three-pointers a game.
OCTOBER 19 โข ROTOWIRE
Dominates glass in final tuneup Clingan scored 14 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt) while adding 20 rebounds, four assists and four blocks over 24 minutes in Friday's 124-86 preseason win over the Jazz.
Impact In Portland's final preseason game, Clingan simply dominated the glass, pulling down nearly twice as many boards as Utah's Walker Kessler and John Collins combined. The seventh overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft will be stuck in a bench role to begin the season behind DeAndre Ayton, but Clingan's rebounding and rejections might still provide fantasy utility right out of the gates.
OCTOBER 19 โข ROTOWIRE
Donovan Clingan Postgame Interview | Portland Trail Blazers 124, Utah Jazz 86
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Toumani Camara Postgame Interview | Portland Trail Blazers 124, Utah Jazz 86
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Chauncey Billups Postgame Interview | Portland Trail Blazers 124, Utah Jazz 86
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Donovan Clingan Highlights | Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz | October 18, 2024
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Rayan Rupert Highlights | Trail Blazers vs. Utah Jazz | October 18, 2024
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Portland Trail Blazers 124, Utah Jazz 86 | Game Highlights | October 18, 2024
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OCTOBER 19 โข YOUTUBE
Not in starting lineup Grant (rest) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason finale against the Jazz, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Impact Grant got the night off in Wednesday's exhibition game. It is unclear if he will be sidelined or simply not start Friday. The veteran is expected to start at power forward when the regular season tips off Wednesday against Golden State.
OCTOBER 19 โข ROTOWIRE
