Portland Trail Blazers

DHJ Quick Take Guarding the Arc: After struggling against Golden State and Denver, the Dallas Mavericks held Portland to just 26.7% (8-of-30) from three, a "conscious effort" highlighted by coach Jason Kidd. Standout Activity: Naji Marshall led the defensive charge with a season-high five steals, while rookie Cooper Flagg added...

DHJ Quick Take Bench Spark: Marvin Bagley III delivered the most prolific scoring performance by a Dallas Mavericks reserve this season, erupting for a season-high 26 points on 11-of-14 shooting in Friday’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Tactical Mismatch: By stretching the floor with three 3-pointers, Bagley successfully pulled...

DHJ Quick Take The Streak Ends: Marvin Bagley III scored a season-high 26 points to lead the Dallas Mavericks to a 100-93 victory, snapping a five-game losing streak. Rookie Royalty: Cooper Flagg dropped 20 first-half points, marking his 11th career 20-point half—more than the rest of the 2026 NBA rookie...

DHJ Quick Take Contrast in Momentum: The Dallas Mavericks entered Moda Center on Friday desperate to snap a five-game losing streak against a Portland Trail Blazers squad that had won five of its last six. Postseason Push: Portland entered the matchup having clinched its first postseason berth in five years,...

Cooper Flagg will play Friday night in Portland. The Dallas Mavericks rookie was not listed on the official injury report ahead of tonight's game against the Trail Blazers, clearing him to play despite leaving Wednesday's 142-135 loss against the Denver Nuggets with his right hand heavily wrapped and iced after...

A blockbuster offseason trade proposal sending future Hall of Famer Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Portland Trail Blazers has emerged. In a column called "The Perfect 2026 Offseason Trade for Every NBA Team," Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report created the following trade proposal between the Trail Blazers...

The Portland Trail Blazers have expressed interest in trading for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, according to NBA insider Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Antetokounmpo is ready to leave the Bucks, who are listening to trade offers for the future Hall of Famer. The Greek Freak...

NBA trade proposals sending Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks to the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors have been created. NBA writer Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report created the Antetokounmpo trade proposals in the wake of ESPN...

The New York Knicks have explored pathways to try to acquire Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday, according to NBA insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Holiday was traded by the Boston Celtics to the Trail Blazers last offseason. The two-time NBA champion is making $34.4 million this season....

The Los Angeles Lakers are a team in transition. The NBA's most glamorous market is typically defined by a singular superstar. As things stand, the Lakers have three cornerstone names: LeBron James, Luka Dončić, and Austin Reaves. The difference is timeline. At 41, James is nearing the end of his...