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

Apr 19, 2011; Dallas, TX, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Andre Miller (24) drives against the Dallas Mavericks in the third quarter of game two of the first round of the 2011 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Yang Hansen walks to the stage after being selected as the 16th pick by the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Jan 28, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (0) speaks in a huddle before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Apr 7, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday (4) runs up the court against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Jan 23, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots against Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) and center Robert Williams III (35) during the second half at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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The Portland Trail Blazers are urged to strike a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers involving a center.

Feb 24, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) brings the ball up the court against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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The Portland Trail Blazers recent winning ways right before the trade deadline may hamper their future hopes of success.

Feb 22, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (34) and Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) chase down a lose ball during the second half against at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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The Portland Trail Blazers have not lost this season when this stat happens as a Trail Blazers beat reporter explains.

Feb 10, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) dribbles the ball up court in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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The Portland Trail Blazers young star earned a very flattering comparison to one of the NBA's best point guards.

Feb 20, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (35) grabs a rebound during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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The Portland Trail Blazers will be without significant help down low ahead of their matchup with the Utah Jazz.

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

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

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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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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