Indeed, the likes of Oklahoma City, Denver, Minnesota, Golden State, Houston and the LA Clippers will make life difficult for the Blazers. But if they do take a step forward, it will come via a style Blazermaniacs are unfamiliar with, a style borne out of necessity, a style that aims to capitalize on the team’s youth, athleticism and length.

The Portland Trail Blazers have exercised their team options on contract extensions for guard Scoot Henderson, forward Kris Murray and center Donovan Clingan. The Blazers announced the extensions, which were largely a formality,

The Portland Trail Blazers ‘ starting lineup when their season tips off on Wednesday vs. Minnesota will consist of Jrue Holiday and Shaedon Sharpe in the backcourt, Toumani Camara and Deni Avdija at forward, and Donovan Clingan in the middle, tweets Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report.

The Blazers will start Holiday, Sharpe, Avdija, Camara and Clingan on Wednesday, when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves at 7 p.m. at the Moda Center.

Damian Lillard isn't playing for the Trail Blazers because he's out long term with an injury. He tore his left Achilles in late April as the Bucks took on the Indiana Pacers in the playoffs. Lillard had his surgery in early May.

Today marks the beginning of the 2025-26 NBA regular season schedule. The Portland Trail Blazers open their new campaign Wednesday at 7:00 PM, Pacific against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Moda Center. In preparation for the big event, we’re previewing the season ahead.

PORTLAND, Ore. (October 21, 2025) – The Portland Trail Blazers have exercised the 2026-27 team option on the Rookie Scale contracts of guard Scoot Henderson, forward Kris Murray, and center Donovan Clingan, it was announced today by General Manager Joe Cronin.

The improvement on offense was real, too. A near 38% shooter from deep and a willing cutter, Camara has evolved into a true two-way switchblade. At 6-foot-7 and 229 pounds, he’s a modern forward built for switching ball-screens. Basically, he's the dude every contender needs. For the first time in a while, that prototype is Portland's to claim.

NBA season tips off with the Portland Trail Blazers hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 22nd. Fans at Moda Centre will receive Rip City t-shirts. This matchup features Damian Lillard's Blazers against Anthony Edwards' Timberwolves,

Holiday is officially dribbling his way out of Massachusetts after landing a buyer for his sprawling property.

Shaedon Sharpe's extension comes with an overlooked benefit for the Trail Blazers' roster construction, giving them the contract flexibility to chase stars.