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Blazers Cut Former Lottery Pick Guard A Day After Signing Him

Just one day after inking an Exhibit 10 training camp contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, former lottery pick veteran guard James Bouknight has been waived by the club, the Trail Blazers announced on their official X account.

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Blazers Waive Devonte’ Graham

The roster now stands at 18 players, including two-ways, heading into Friday’s preseason finale. The Portland Trail Blazers have waived guard Devonte’ Graham, the team announced on Thursday afternoon.

John Hollinger News / Blazer's Edge / October 17

Hollinger Ranks Blazers Last in Athletic’s West Predictions

John Hollinger thinks the Blazers won’t miss the opportunity at a high pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Former NBA general manager John Hollinger was bearish on the Portland Trail Blazers in The Athletic’s 2025 Western Conference predictions.

Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 17

New Blazers Wing Unpacks Rocky First-Ever Game with Portland

New Portland Trail Blazers starting small forward Deni Avdija is still finding his way on the roster. The former Washington Wizards lottery pick made his preseason debut on Sunday, during a 105-85 blowout victory against the Sacramento Kings.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 17

Blazers’ Inside Game Overpowers Ulm’s 3-Point Barrage

The Blazers found gold at the rack against the German club to win their second consecutive preseason game. The Portland Trail Blazers preseason home opener against German club Ratiopharm Ulm Wednesday night at the Moda Center was a battle of contrasting styles.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 17

Recap: Blazers Beat Ratiopharm Ulm, 111-100

Portland’s short-handed team had a little difficulty with the team from overseas, but got the job done. The short-handed Portland Trail Blazers got a second-half scare, took care of business in tonight’s preseason contest against a game Ratiopharm Ulm squad, 111-100.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Draft on SI / October 17

NBA Draft: Noa Essengue, Ben Saraf Shine Against Trail Blazers

Ben Saraf and Noa Essengue, two ultra-young 2025 NBA Draft prospects, got their first look at NBA action with Ratiopharm Ulm on Wednesday. And both took full advantage of their minutes.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Draft on SI / October 16

2025 NBA Draft: Ratiopharm Ulm To Face Portland Trail Blazers In Preseason Game

With preseason in the NBA getting close to being over, we still have some games to be played. One of those games that will be exciting to watch from a scouting perspective is Ratiopharm Ulm, traveling from Germany out of the Basketball Bundesliga League to play against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 16

Reminder: Parking Limitations for Moda Center Are In Effect Tonight

Portland’s new parking restrictions will be in effect for the Blazers’ first home game of the new season. This is simply a courtesy reminder to all local fans headed to tonight’s Preseason game between the Portland Trail Blazers and Ratiopharm Ulm.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / October 16

2024-25 NBA Betting Preview: Washington Wizards Win Total Odds

The Washington Wizards were the second-worst team in the NBA last season. The Wizards preseason schedule is underway, and things aren’t looking much brighter.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 15

Surprise Blazers Forward Making Case for Major Rotation Minutes in Preseason

Third-year Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker has been under-the-radar ever since the team selected him with the No. 57 pick near the very end of the 2022 NBA Draft.

James Bouknight News / Fastbreak on SI / October 15

Portland Trail Blazers Sign Recent NBA 1st-Round Pick

James Bouknight is coming off a season where he appeared in 14 games for the Charlotte Hornets. The 24-year-old averaged 3.6 points per contest while shooting 43.9% from the field and 43.3% from the three-point range before getting waived.

Chauncey Billups News / Last Word On Sports / October 15

Overcoming Adversity: Chauncey Billups’ Inspiring Basketball Story

On Sunday night, the 2024 NBA Hall of Fame class was inducted, but for Detroit Pistons fans, one name stood above the rest: Chauncey Billups. During his speech, Billups took a special moment to honor the city he considers his second home, also showing love to everyone involved in his basketball journey.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 14

Blazers player who will shock NBA with breakout 2024-25 season

The Portland Trail Blazers are still far away from contending for the Larry O’Brien Trophy, but they will look to move toward respectability in 2024. The Blazers have added several promising young players including Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe to their roster in recent years.

Donovan Clingan News / NBA Draft on SI / October 14

Trail Blazers: Donovan Clingan Could Push for Minutes in Portland

Though he will be competing with DeAndre Ayton, who will hold down the starting center spot for the Portland Trailblazers, rookie Donovan Clingan has had a solid preseason showing that could translate to floor time this season for the UConn product.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / October 13

2024-25 Portland Trail Blazers Projected Starting Lineup

The Portland Trail Blazers are fully embracing a rebuilding phase after trading away franchise cornerstone Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks before last season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 8

Blazers’ Chauncey Billups sets record straight on Deni Avdija ‘best player’ comments

Chauncey Billups and the Portland Trail Blazers did not see many changes to their roster this offseason as they continue to rebuild. However, the team did make one underrated move out of left field when they acquired forward Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards hours before the start of the 2024 NBA Draft in June.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 7

Scoot Henderson debuts new signature Puma Scoot Zero 2

Portland Trail Blazers’ young star Scoot Henderson is returning for his second year in the NBA with one thing on his mind: winning. The combo guard from Marietta, Georgia is looking to build upon his debut season while also promoting his personal brand at the same time.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Sneakers on SI / October 7

Damian Lillard's Adidas Sneakers Nod to Portland Trail Blazers

It has been less than a month since adidas launched Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard's ninth signature sneaker. Since then, basketball players and fans have been treated to several fire colorways.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Fastbreak on SI / October 6

Scoot Henderson Reacts To Deandre Ayton's Instagram Post

Deandre Ayton is going into his seventh season in the NBA. The Portland Trail Blazers center is still young (26), but he is one of the veterans on an extremely inexperienced roster.

Shaedon Sharpe News / Hoops Rumors / October 5

Promising Trail Blazers guard out multiple weeks with shoulder injury

Shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe has suffered a small posterior labral tear in his left shoulder and will likely be sidelined for four to six weeks.

Injury-plagued Blazers center sidelined by hamstring strain

Deandre Ayton News / Fastbreak on SI / October 4

Deandre Ayton Makes Bold Statement About Portland Trail Blazers

Deandre Ayton is coming off his first year playing for the Portland Trail Blazers. After spending the first five seasons of his career with the Phoenix Suns, he was traded to Portland during the middle of the 2023 offseason.

Robert Williams News / Hoops Rumors / October 4

Injury-plagued Blazers center sidelined by hamstring strain

It’s a disappointing development for the big man, who has been plagued by injuries over the course of his NBA career. He's played more than 35 regular-season games just twice in six years.

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