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Damon Stoudamire Criticizes 'Disrespectful' Nickname in New Blazers Doc

Former Portland guard says 'JailBlazers' moniker doesn't tell the full story of his time with the team.

Ranking Possible First Round Matchups for OKC Thunder

The Bricktown Ballers await their playoff fate as the Western Conference Play-In Tournament unfolds.

Wisconsin Transfer John Blackwell Narrows Options to Illinois, UCLA, Louisville

The sought-after guard has three top contenders vying for his services.

Novig Extends $50 Promo Code for Blazers vs. Suns Play-In

New users can claim $50 in Novig Coins with just a $5 purchase ahead of the big game.

Portland Fire make history with first-ever WNBA draft pick

The expansion team selects young Spanish guard Iyana Martín Carrion with the 7th overall pick.

DraftKings NBA Pick6 Offers Projections for Tuesday Slate

Top fantasy plays and projections for the NBA's Play-In Tournament games

DraftKings NBA Pick6 Fantasy Basketball Picks Today: Top Picks for 4/14/26

Bill Yin makes his DraftKings Pick6 selections for tonight's slate of NBA games.

Five-Star Recruit Sara Okeke Commits to USC Trojans

Spanish forward Sara Okeke joins top-ranked 2026 class, excited for next season

Jusuf Nurkic Hints at Potential Jazz Future Amid Free Agency

The veteran center expressed his desire to return to Utah despite an injury-plagued season.

Oregon Recruit Brooklynn Haywood Opens Up About Commitment to Kelly Graves

The five-star guard discusses her relationship with the Ducks' coaching staff and star point guard Katie Fiso.

Trail Blazers Clinch No. 8 Seed, Advance to Play-In Tournament

Portland defeats Sacramento Kings 122-110 in regular season finale

Pac-12 Legend Joins WNBA Expansion Team

Portland Fire sign former Stanford star Haley Jones to one-year contract

Aliyah Boston Urges Indiana Fever to Protect Her in WNBA Expansion Draft

Boston's request highlights the strategic challenges teams face in the 2026 expansion process

Fire Sign Former Aces Backup Center to Bolster Frontcourt

Veteran Megan Gustafson joins Portland on a two-year deal after winning her first WNBA title with Las Vegas.

Blazers Fined, GMs Suspended in Yang Hansen Draft Scandal

The NBA's crackdown on illegal contact with draft-ineligible players exposes the pressures of global talent scouting.

Kings Rookies Shine in Season Finale Loss to Trail Blazers

Maxime Raynaud and Nique Clifford continue to impress as the Kings' rebuild takes shape.

Aces Lose Gustafson to Expansion Portland Fire in WNBA Free Agency Shakeup

The Las Vegas Aces suffer a key departure as center Megan Gustafson signs with the new Portland Fire franchise.

BYU Wing Aleksej Kostic to Enter the Transfer Portal

The Austrian guard was a key contributor for the Cougars down the stretch last season.

USC Five-Star Recruit Sitaya Fagan Looks Ahead to Trojans' Future

The Australian forward is part of USC's top-ranked 2026 recruiting class aiming to lead the Trojans to their first national title since 1984.

USC Faces Tighter Transfer Portal Budget Under Musselman

After two years of major roster overhaul, Trojans coach must be more selective in the portal this offseason.