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Blazers Layoffs: Staffer Says Cuts Hit Highest Salaries From Spreadsheet With No Care

The Portland Trail Blazers laid off around 70 employees as part of owner Tom Dundon's cost-cutting strategy, sparking debate over the impact on the team's future and employee morale.

International Business Times UK

High fives: Victor Wembanyama's rise to the top of the NBA charts

French professional basketball player Victor Wembanyama is expected to return to the San Antonio Spurs team for Sunday night's fourth game against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of their NBA Western Conference play-off.

Radio France Internationale

Victor Wembanyama Injury Update: Wemby Out for Remainder of Game 2 After Taking a Brutal Face-First Fall Against Portland

Victor Wembanyama's concussion leaves the San Antonio Spurs uncertain for Game 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers, with the team needing to adjust without their star player.

International Business Times UK

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French NBA star Wembanyama faces fitness problems after concussion in play-off game

French professional basketball player Victor Wembanyama was on Wednesday undergoing medical tests after suffering a concussion during the second game of the San Antonio Spurs' first round NBA play-off tie against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Radio France Internationale

French basketball star Wembanyama scoops NBA prize as best defender of 2026

French professional basketball player Victor Wembanyama has become the first player to win the NBA best defender of the year award unanimously.

Radio France Internationale

Who Owns the Seattle Seahawks? Allen Family Wealth, History Explained

A look at the Seahawks ownership and why the franchise will be sold in the future.

Sports Illustrated

How a depleted LA Lakers overcame the Portland Trail Blazers

The Lakers won their fourth straight game despite missing Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves

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Chauncey Billups Arrested by FBI for Illegal Poker Operation

Current Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested on October 23rd, 2025 in connection to an illegal gambling operation.

The Sports Daily

NBA Gambling Scandal: FBI Exposes Bombshell Details, Including X-Ray Table And Special Contact Lenses

“These operatives included capos and multiple soldiers from the Bonanno, Gambino, Lucchese and Genovese crime families.”

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How it Worked: Bets flowed after NBA player told pal he'd skip much of game, indictment says

An indictment says gambling money flowed after NBA player Terry Rozier told a pal that he would be exiting early from a game with the Charlotte Hornets in 2023

The Independent UK

NBA Coach, Player Arrested In Illegal Gambling Probes

NBA coach Chauncey Billups of the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested on Thursday for alleged involvement in illegal gambling, US officials said.

International Business Times

NBA star and head coach arrested in gambling probes as FBI arrests have potential to rock the sport

Miami Heat star Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, are among 34 people arrested in what authorities say is a Mafia-related scam

The Independent UK

Portland Trail Blazers 2025-26 Outlook

Previewing the upcoming NBA season for the Portland Trail Blazers who will be vying to become the surprise of the Western Conference.

The Sports Daily

Damian Lillard “Extremely Happy,” to be Back in Portland

In a recent interview, Damian Lillard shared his excitement about returning to the Portland Trail Blazers.

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The Independent UK

Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon strikes tentative deal to buy the Portland Trail Blazers

Paul Allen’s estate has agreed to a tentative agreement to sell the Portland Trail Blazers to a group led by Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon, a person with knowledge of the negotiations tells The Associated Press

Sports Illustrated

Trail Blazers Share Damian Lillard's Emotional Reaction to Entering Locker Room Again

The Trail Blazers shared Damian Lillard's emotional reaction to entering the home locker room again after two years away.

The Sports Daily

Damian Lillard Reuniting With Portland Trail Blazers

Nine-time All-Star point guard, Damian Lillard, has reportedly agreed to a three-year deal to return to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Sports Illustrated

Shams Charania Reveals Huge Number of Offers Damian Lillard Turned Down in Free Agency

ESPN's Shams Charania reports Damian Lillard received a ridiculous number of contract offers before signing with the Trail Blazers.

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The Guardian - US

Damian Lillard reportedly finalizing deal to return to Portland Trail Blazers

Damian Lillard is returning to the Trail Blazers on a new three-year deal, reuniting with the team where he became a franchise legend, according to ESPN

Sports Illustrated

Deandre Ayton Explains Why He Wanted to Leave Trail Blazers for Lakers

Ayton says he wanted to be in position to compete for a championship.

The Independent UK

Former NBA player Ben McLemore found guilty of raping woman at team party

The former Portland Trail Blazers player faces a mandatory minimum of eight years in prison

Sports Illustrated

Lakers to Sign Veteran Center Deandre Ayton

The seven-year veteran was bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers earlier this week.

International Business Times UK

Yang Hansen Shock: Chinese Jokic or Draft Day Gamble? Blazers Bet Big on NBA's Biggest Enigma

The Portland Trail Blazers made the most surprising move of the 2025 NBA Draft by selecting Yang Hansen, a 19-year-old Chinese centre compared to Nikola Jokic. While his size, vision, and post play are tantalising, his CBA background and defensive limitations make him one of the most uncertain prospects in…

The Sports Daily

Trail Blazers Acquire Jrue Holiday in Trade With Boston Celtics

The Boston Celtics have traded two-time champion, Jrue Holiday, to the Trail Blazers in exchange for Anfernee Simons.

Sports Illustrated

Celtics, Blazers Agree to Swap Jrue Holiday and Anfernee Simons in Blockbuster Trade

Holiday is off to Portland.

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