Gabe Smallson

Gabe Smallson

Joined: Jan 6, 2025

Gabe Smallson is a sportswriter based in Los Angeles. His focus is sports and entertainment content. Gabe has previously worked at DodgersNation and Newsweek. He graduated from San Francisco State University in 2020 and is a Masters Candidate at the University of Southern California. You can get in touch with Gabe by emailing gabe.smallson@lasportsreport.com. You can find him on X @gabesmallson

Feb 10, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jalen Pickett (24) controls the ball as Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) guards in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Blazers Offer Positive Injury Updates on Three Key Players Before Lakers Game

The Portland Trail Blazers have some great injury updates on three of their core players ahead of their Los Angeles Lakers contest.

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Feb 6, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) calls out a play the ball during the first half against the Sacramento Kings at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Blazers Notes: Deni Avdija Leads NBA, GM Pushed to Land Toumani Camara, More

The Portland Trail Blazers see their young pieces leading the NBA in a specific stat, and prove their general manager right from a blockbuster trade of the past.

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Feb 12, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) is fouled by Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) as forward Toumani Camara (33) defends in the third quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Blazers Have Seen Massive Increase in Viewership Following Network Change

The Portland Trail Blazers have seen a massive increase in their win total, as well as TV viewership recently.

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Jan 23, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (35) during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images
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Will Robert Williams Playing vs Nuggets? Blazers Release Final Injury Report

The big man for the Porland Trail Blazers Robert Williams III is once again on the injury report ahead of another matchup with the Denver Nuggets.

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Jan 16, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (35) grabs a rebound during the second half against LA Clippers guard Terance Mann (14) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Robert Williams Playing Status For Trail Blazers vs Nuggets

The Portland Trail Blazers big man once agains finds himself on the injury report ahead of a tough Denver Nuggets matchup.

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Feb 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) is defended by Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark (22) in the second quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
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Scoot Henderson Reveals Where Main Turning Point Changed For Blazers This Season

Scoot Henderson speaks on the Portland Trail Blazers recent winning and what he believes was the turning point for his squad.

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Dec 15, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9), guard Anfernee Simons (1) and forward Deni Avdija (8) return to the court after a time out in the second half during a game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images
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Blazers Willing to Listen to Trade Offers for Three Stars: Report

The Trail Blazers are willing to listen to trade offers for some of their biggest pieces as the trade deadline looms.

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Jan 8, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) and center Robert Williams III (35) celebrate next to forward Kris Murray (24) during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
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Blazers Set Asking Price for Robert Williams III in Trade Talks: Report

The Portland Trail Blazers have set an asking price for their defensive-minded center ahead of seismic NBA trades recently.

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Jan 26, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (35) grabs a rebound during the first half against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Blazers Center Continues to Be Linked to Lakers Ahead of Trade Deadline: Report

The Portland Trail Blazers big man continues to be the center of trade talks, this time with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Jan 26, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (35) reaches for a rebound during the first half against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Blazers Notes: Robert Williams Being 'Aggressively' Pursued, Trade Proposals, More

The Portland Trail Blazers have had aggressive pursuits on Robert Williams III while more trade proposals are made.

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Sep 30, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle (4). Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Matisse Thybulle Injury Status For Trail Blazers vs Suns

The Portland Trail Blazer's defensive specialist is once again on the injury report ahead of a matchup with the Phoenix Suns.

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Jan 26, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (35) blocks a shot during the second half against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Bold Trade Proposal Sees Blazers' Robert Williams III Land With Western Contender

This trade proposal sends out the Portland Trail Blazers big man in exchange for some future picks from a contender in the West.

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