Blazers Notes: Guard Reacts to Ex-Portland Coach’s Death, Forward Predicted to Break Out, More

Apr 11, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives to the basket during the second half against Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

A former Portland Trail Blazers guard reacted to the untimely passing of beloved coach Kim Hughes. The former assistant coach passed away at 73 years old late last month and had an invaluable impact on many of the stars he worked with during his tenure.

In other news, a Trail Blazers forward is predicted to have a breakout year this season, and for good reason given the promise that he showed last season. The defensive anchor garnered praise from a few All-Star-caliber players during his short time in the league as the sky seems to be the limit for the 25-year-old.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Trail Blazers news (click the headline for the full article):

Former Blazers Guard Reacts to Surprise Passing of Beloved Coach at 73

Blazers Forward Predicted to Take ‘Big Leap’ By Insider

Blazers Have Key Decision to Make on Young Star Before Start of Season

Former Blazers Standout Shockingly Remains Free Agent, And Insider Doesn’t Know Why

Trail Blazers Earn Strong Praise From Insider For Roster Construction

Trail Blazers Tweets of the Day: 

When Deni got a technical for pointing at LeBron 🫵

Tossed Reaves and had Rui and Bron looking like fools with the fake pic.twitter.com/XVmUza845x

— Blazers Lead (@BlazersLead) September 1, 2025

Have a safe and happy Labor Day, Rip City! pic.twitter.com/DEfsGGG2Yo

— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) September 1, 2025

Segundo fontes da NBA, MarJon Beauchamp chamou a atenção da comissão técnica e da diretoria do Portland Trail Blazers durante o minicamp.

Há cerca de um mês, @LandonBuford já havia relatado o interesse da franquia no ala.
Com uma vaga two-way ainda em aberto, Beauchamp surge… pic.twitter.com/kE2uL45wyW

— BlazersBr (@brasablazers) September 2, 2025

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