Tag: Portland Trail Blazers

Spurs Close in on Playoff Progress Led by Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama
April 2026

San Antonio Spurs are on the verge of advancing to the Western Conference semifinals, holding a 3-1 lead over Portland as their young roster continues to impress despite limited playoff experience. Strong contributions across the roster and standout performances from Wembanyama have driven success. The Spurs overcame deficits in previous games and now face a crucial closeout opportunity at home against a struggling Trail Blazers side.

Wembanyama Enters Concussion Protocol After Game 2 Fall

Victor Wembanyama
April 2026

Victor Wembanyama has been placed in the NBA’s concussion protocol after falling face-first during San Antonio’s playoff loss to Portland. His status for Game 3 is uncertain and looks doubtful given the timing and protocol steps required. Wembanyama was fouled, could not brace his fall, and hit the floor with his jaw. Coach Mitch Johnson said the Spurs will follow the league process, which includes at least 48 hours of recovery before further testing and clearance.

Wembanyama and Castle Ruled Out as Spurs Manage Late-Season Injury Risk

San Antonio Spurs
April 2026

Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle were ruled out of San Antonio’s game against Portland, with Wembanyama dealing with a left rib contusion and Castle managing right knee soreness. The absences come with the regular season nearly over and award eligibility still in play for Wembanyama. Wembanyama picked up the rib injury against Philadelphia, while Castle’s knee soreness followed his latest triple-double performance. Wembanyama still needs one more game of at least 20 minutes to qualify for major season awards, so the Spurs are balancing caution with timing.

Trail Blazers Fined and Executives Suspended Over Yang Hansen Scouting Violation

Portland Trail Blazers
April 2026

Portland were fined $100,000 by the NBA after the league found the franchise made illegal contact with Yang Hansen while he was still draft-ineligible. Assistant general managers Sergi Oliva and Mike Schmitz were also suspended for two weeks without pay. The violation related to scouting contact in December 2023, two years before Hansen entered the draft. Portland said it self-reported the issue, cooperated fully with the investigation, and accepted the league’s punishment after later selecting Hansen with the 16th pick.

Anthony Edwards fined $25k for firing game ball into crowd at halftime

Anthony Edwards
February 2026

Anthony Edwards has been fined $25,000 for throwing the game ball with force into the spectator stands. The NBA issued the fine after the halftime incident during Minnesota’s 124-121 win over Portland at Moda Center.

Scoot Henderson Cleared for Season Debut After Hamstring Tear

Scoot Henderson
January 2026

Scoot Henderson is set to make his season debut for the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday at home against the Memphis Grizzlies after recovering from a torn left hamstring. Interim coach Tiago Splitter says the guard will be available. Henderson tore the hamstring during an offseason workout in September and has been rehabbing since. Portland plans to reintegrate him in game action now that he has cleared return-to-play steps, giving the 22-year-old his first minutes of the campaign.

Hawks Reportedly Send Vít Krejčí to Blazers for Duop Reath and Two Second-Rounders

Vít Krejčí
January 2026

Atlanta is reportedly trading Krejčí to Portland for Reath and two future second-round picks, addressing Portland’s shooting need while Atlanta adds draft assets. Krejčí’s 3-point shooting is positioned as a fit for a low-efficiency Portland perimeter attack; Reath is out for the season after foot surgery, making the picks the primary usable return for Atlanta.

Jrue Holiday Gets Title Tribute in Boston Return as Celtics Hold No. 2 Seed

Jrue Holiday
January 2026

Holiday received ovations and a tribute video in Boston after helping win the 2024 title, while the Celtics remain second in the East despite this being positioned as a bridge season during Tatum’s recovery. The piece frames Boston’s offseason cost-cutting under the second apron as the reason Holiday and Porzingis were moved, while noting Holiday’s minutes restriction after a calf strain and his reunion with former teammates.

Wembanyama Ruled Out vs Blazers With Knee Soreness After Hyperextension

Victor Wembanyama
January 2026

Victor Wembanyama will miss another game due to left knee soreness after hyperextending the knee against New York. San Antonio ruled him out versus Portland, adding to his missed games total this season. The Spurs are giving him more recovery time after he avoided major damage on Wednesday. With the 65-game threshold for major awards in play, additional absences could affect eligibility if he approaches the maximum allowed missed games.

Kerr renews gun-control plea after Brown University shooting

Steve Kerr
December 2025

Steve Kerr again used his pre-game platform to call for common-sense gun reforms after two people were killed and nine wounded at Brown University, lamenting that seven years on from his Parkland comments he is still speaking about mass shootings that could be reduced with political will. Drawing on his own family’s experience of gun violence, Kerr stressed most U.S. gun owners are responsible but argued a majority of Americans back tighter laws, urging people of all parties to imagine losing a loved one and to pressure representatives by saying “enough” rather than tuning out yet another tragedy.

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