Alex Kirschenbaum

Alex Kirschenbaum

Joined: Feb 16, 2024

Currently also a scribe for Newsweek, Hoops Rumors, The Sporting News and "Gremlins" director Joe Dante's film site Trailers From Hell, Alex is an alum of Men's Journal, Grizzlies fan site Grizzly Bear Blues, and Bulls fan sites Blog-A-Bull and Pippen Ain't Easy, among others.

Apr 3, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Jonathan Mogbo (2) drives to the net againat Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) during the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Oct 24, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA: Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) makes his way Into Moda Center before Trail Blazers play against the Golden State Warriors. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Apr 6, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) drives for the basket between San Antonio Spurs center Bismack Biyombo (18) and shooting guard Devin Vassell (24) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Oct 22, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups talks with Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Oct 29, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (middle) looks on from the bench against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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How good can Damian Lillard be after he returns from his Achilles tendon rupture? Best-selling "Expensive Basketball" scribe Shea Serrano weighs in.

Nov 14, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) looks to pass the ball as Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Portland has revealed a pair of troubling health updates on two key guards.

Nov 12, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA: Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) slaps hands with Portland forward Toumani Camara (33) after a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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Portland is hovering around Indiana Pacers territory with a growing injury list.

Nov 14, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA: Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) shoots the ball as Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Portland could be without five key pieces against Phoenix on Tuesday.

Oct 22, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) high-fives teammate Trail Blazers’ guard Jrue Holiday (5) before playing in a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

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A key Portland star has joined the team's lengthy injury report.

Jan 24, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) and Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) reach for a rebound in the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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A pair of All-Stars will miss out Friday's NBA Cup clash between Portland and Houston.

Oct 31, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9), right, celebrates with forward Deni Avdija (8) after a game against the Denver Nuggets at Moda Center. Grant scored the game winning free throws. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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Portland and New Orleans will be finishing their game without key pieces Wednesday night.

Jan 30, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA: Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) shoots the ball over Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

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Portland will be missing five guards for its matchup with the Magic.

Nov 8, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA: Acting head coach Tiago Splitter, center, of the Portland Trail Blazers calls a timeout in the first quarter against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Portland center Tiago Splitter reflected on the club's botched Heat contest.

Jan 11, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA: Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) grabs a rebound during the second half against Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Portland has made a final decision on shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe.

Oct 24, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter walks towards the locker room with Trail Blazers’ forward Deni Avdija (8) after a 139-119 win over Golden State Warriors in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Portland has stunned an insider amid head coach Chauncey Billups' ongoing scandal.

Jan 21, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) dribbles the basketball as Miami Heat center Kel'el Ware (7) defends during the third quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Portland will be missing at least five players ahead of Saturday's clash against Miami.