The Biggest Takeaways From Greg Brown's Trail Blazers DebutGreg Brown's tantalizing athleticism and two-way rough spots were on display in his Summer League debut. Let's go to the film.
AnalysisThe Biggest Takeaways From Greg Brown's Trail Blazers DebutGreg Brown's tantalizing athleticism and two-way rough spots were on display in his Summer League debut. Let's go to the film.
AnalysisTeam USA Falls to France as Damian Lillard Struggles LateTeam USA lost its Olympic opener to France after some major struggles from Damian Lillard and others down the stretch.
Game DaySix Keys for Blazers in Do-Or-Die Game 6Portland's season is on the line Thursday night. These six keys will help the Blazers beat the Nuggets and force a Game 7.
AnalysisDamian Lillard's Game 5 Defense Just Wasn't Good EnoughDamian Lillard's Game 5 is one of the best playoff performances in NBA history. His defense was still a major problem.
AnalysisPortland's Stout Game 4 Defense Wasn't All Jusuf NurkicTeam-wide intensity and subtle adjustments played a big role in the Blazers' improved Game 4 defense, too.
AnalysisBenching Enes Kanter for Rondae Hollis-Jefferson? 'It's Kind of Obvious'Rondae Hollis-Jefferson made a strong case for regular minutes after replacing Enes Kanter in Game 3.
AnalysisThe Simple Adjustment That Could Help Portland Slow Nikola JokicThe Blazers need to turn the Nuggets' ball handlers into shooters in ball screen and dribble hand-offs with Nikola Jokic.
AnalysisHow Damian Lillard Preyed on Michael Porter Jr. in Game 1Damian Lillard led the Blazers' second-half comeback by targeting Michael Porter Jr. over and over and over.
AnalysisBlazers-Nuggets Preview: Can Nikola Jokic Keep Pace With Portland?The numbers, analysis, film and more that will help decide Portland's matchup with Denver – plus a final series prediction.
AnalysisDoes Robert Covington Have A Legitimate Case For All-Defense?Robert Covington has been one of the most disruptive defenders in all of basketball this season. Is that enough for All-Defense?
AnalysisHow Portland Can Beat Denver In the Biggest Game of the SeasonThe play-in tournament might be on the line for Portland in the season finale. These strategic factors will help the Blazers beat the Nuggets.
AnalysisJusuf Nurkic's Progress Finishing Around The Rim Is RealSpearheading Portland's 8-1 surge with his defense, Jusuf Nurkic has also made major strides as a finisher at the rim.
Game DayBeat LA! How Blazers Can Defeat Depleted LakersFour keys for Portland to knock off short-handed Los Angeles in the biggest game of the season.
Game DayThree Strategic Keys To Taming The GrizzliesPortland faces its biggest game of the season on Wednesday. Here's how the Blazers can tame the Grizzlies.
AnalysisThere's No Excuse For Portland's Awful Transition Defense Against MemphisDespite knowing full well what makes Memphis most dangerous, the Trail Blazers were helpless against the Grizzlies' transition attack.
AnalysisHow Portland's Defensive Execution Is Slowly, Subtly Coming AroundThe Blazers' defense is still a problem, but these specific concepts show meaningful improvement.
AnalysisAnfernee Simons Played the Best Defense of his Career Against the SpursThe third-year guard stepped up offensively in the absence of Damian Lillard, but was just as crucial to Portland's success on the other end.
AnalysisHow Portland Embraced Movement To Rack Up 31 Assists Against BostonThe Blazers were a different team offensively against the Celtics, no accident given their pre-game plan of attack. Here's how they did it.
AnalysisHow Does Norman Powell Fit With The Trail Blazers?The veteran guard isn't a panacea, but plugs holes on both sides of the ball for Portland. Let's dig into the film and numbers.
AnalysisThe Trail Blazers' Defensive Execution Is Still Very Much A Work In ProgressThe Blazers had a plan in place defensively against the Mavericks, but all too often fell victim to the slim margins between good and bad execution.
AnalysisC.J. McCollum's Return Reminds Of Trail Blazers' Problems To Come DefensivelyC.J. McCollum struggled on defense in his return, a reminder that re-integrating he and Jusuf Nurkic will be a whole new challenge.
AnalysisThe Trail Blazers' Longtime Problem On The Wing Is ReappearingThe Timberwolves barely guarded Derrick Jones Jr. over the weekend, a reminder of what's to come for he and the Blazers' wings come the playoffs.
AnalysisAnfernee Simons' Peaks and Valleys Were On Full Display Against the SunsThe third-year guard played some of the best basketball of his career against Phoenix, progress marred by a series of fourth-quarter mistakes.
Icon / VideoCreated with Sketch.AnalysisTerry Stotts Explains Why Blazers Remain So Reliant on Damian Lillard Ball ScreensAs frustration mounts in Rip City, Terry Stotts explains why the Blazers are so reliant on Damian Lillard ball screens – talking points the film and numbers support.
Icon / VideoCreated with Sketch.AnalysisWhat Is Gary Trent Jr.'s Real Value On Defense?Gary Trent Jr. has the reputation of a plus defender, but the numbers, eye test and his current role with the Blazers suggest it may not be earned.