Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports Three series continue on Friday as they shift to new cities. The NBA Playoffs continue today with a trio of Game 3’s. At 2:30 p.m. PT, Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks visit the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Bucks and Pacers are tied 1-1. At 5 p.m. PT, the Los Angeles Clippers head to the American Airlines Center to face Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. The series is also tied 1-1 after the Mavs stole Game 2 in LA. To cap the night off at 7:30 p.m. PT, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves look to build a commanding 3-0 lead a ..read more

Photo by Rodolfo Molina/Euroleague Basketball via Getty Images Portland Trail Blazers fans now have their eyes on the top prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft. The Portland Trail Blazers are two months away from the 2024 NBA Draft. Bleacher Report compiled a full two-round mock draft where the Blazers had the No. 3 overall pick amongst four selections. Here’s a look at who the team took: No. 3 pick Zaccharie Risacher, JL Bourg-en-Bresse Despite a late-season slump, there is still belief in Zaccharie Risacher’s shotmaking. The Portland Trail Blazers figure to be drawn to the idea of giving Scoot He ..read more

Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports Anfernee Simons was one of the most clutch players in the NBA this season, but the Portland Trail Blazers guard never received a vote for Clutch Player of the Year. Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons came through in the clutch this season many times for his team. The NBA defines “clutch play” as any game where it is within five points with five minutes to go. Among all NBA players, Simons averaged 4.4 points per game in these situations, which came second in the league behind DeMar DeRozan for players who had 15 or more games in the clutch. However, the NBA ..read more

Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports The Portland Trail Blazers could make some moves this offseason and should be listening on the trade market. The Portland Trail Blazers were quiet at this year’s NBA trade deadline, but now that the team is in the offseason, there’s reason to think the team may be more willing to make a move. While the Blazers value Brogdon and his veteran presence, the team should listen to any offers they may get if it can benefit the team in the long run. Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus came up with a hypothetical three-team deal with the Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 7 ..read more

Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images Three 2-0 teams try to get a big win on the road tonight. Three games to chat about tonight! Let’s get it started. All times PDT. 4:00 pm: Cavaliers (lead 2-0) at Magic (NBA TV) 4:30 pm: Knicks (lead 2-0) at 76ers (TNT) 7:00 pm: Nuggets (lead 2-0) at Lakers (TNT ..read more

Lifelong baller Dr. Cassie joins to talk about a wide range of topics! On the latest We Like the Blazers, Brandon is joined by his wife and lifelong baller Dr. Cassie Mullen to briefly talk about a bunch of stuff, including: The NBA playoffs, and Giannis’ calf injury How we all have a spooky skeleton inside of us How Cassie as a basketball player approaches pickup games, specifically as a point guard Tips for people who want to start playing pickup basketball The pressures of “representing your gender” when you’re just trying to ball The impact of women’s basketball on recreational fans If t ..read more

Photo by Christopher Mast/NHLI via Getty Images As we await news on the television future of the Blazers, the Kraken are already making their move. The Seattle Kraken are leaving ROOT Sports Northwest for the 2024-25 season, as reported by Geoff Baker at the Seattle Times (paywall). Their non-national games will now be seen on Amazon Prime, with no additional fee for viewing beyond the cost of Prime. The Times notes that at least fifteen of the games will also be simulcast on other Tegna-owned NBC affiliates in Seattle and Portland, KONG 16 and KGW 8. However, KGW has stated on social media th ..read more

Photo by Amanda Loman/Getty Images A very consistent set of grades from our staff for the Blazers rookie. Continuing our roundtable of staff reviews, today features a rookie who shows promise, but without a clear understanding if said promise will be reached. Rayan Rupert Position: Guard Season: Rookie Minutes: 16.2 per game in 39 games Points: 4.0 per game, 8.8 per 36 minutes Rebounds: 2.4 per game, 5.2 per 36 minutes Assists: 1.6 per game, 3.5 per 36 minutes Stats: Basketball Reference In his rookie season as a long-term prospect, Rupert embodied that concept in multiple ways. Outside of his ..read more

Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports Will anyone be here in 2030? The Portland Trail Blazers have a young and varied roster. They haven’t been successful yet, but you can point to almost any player as a source of hope for the future. Conversely, pointing to certainties is difficult. Today’s Blazer’s Edge Mailbag question rides the line between the two. Check it out. Dave, It appears to me you might be down on this roster. That’s fair I suppose. I’m more optimistic but not for next year but the years beyond. That brings me to my question. How many of the current roster do you think will be still on th ..read more

Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images Cory and Aaron explore a mock NBA expansion draft The Blazer’s Edge staff publish in-depth content every day about The Portland Trail Blazers. Much can be conveyed through words, but now it’s time to hear the voices behind the names. Let me introduce you to the inaugural season of the Rip City Roundtable Podcast! This podcast will be hosted by yours truly, Cory Dickman. I have enjoyed writing post game extended recaps, but now it is time to dive deeper into topics affecting the team. Every episode will also feature a guest interview. These guests w ..read more