Analyzing Larry Nance Jr.’s Defensive Impact
Defense in the NBA is hard to quantify with actual stats. There are so many aspects to it, such as reading passing lanes, navigating screens, ability to stop 3-on-2...
Blazers: Roses and Rain 12/17/2021
Each week, Blazers: Roses and Rain will take a look at three things going well for the Portland Trail Blazers and three things that are going poorly or need...
The Hidden Truth Behind the Trade Deadline for the Blazers
The Trail Blazers made several trades before the clock struck noon in Portland on Thursday. In addition to a lottery-protected 1st round pick via the New York Knicks and...
A Crucial Week for Chauncey Billups
The first preseason game for the Portland Trail Blazers was filled with mistakes and sloppy play. There will undoubtedly be a learning curve for the new defense. After years...
Blazers: Roses and Rain 1/7/2022
Blazers: Roses and Rain will periodically take a look at three things going well for the Portland Trail Blazers and three things that are going poorly or need improvement....
The Blazers Should Sign Dennis Smith Jr
Through the first two preseason games for the Portland Trail Blazers, Dennis Smith Jr has distanced himself from the other three players he's battling with for a roster spot...
Blazers: Roses and Rain 1/14/2022
Blazers: Roses and Rain will periodically take a look at three things going well for the Portland Trail Blazers and three things that are going poorly or need improvement....
Opening Day 2021 is Upon Us!
Welcome to the 2021-22 NBA season! Our Portland Trail Blazers kick off the first of 82 regular season games tonight at 7:00 PM PST against the Sacramento Kings.
With a...
Blazers Mini Rebuild: Players, Teams, and Storylines to Watch
Damian Lillard made the tough decision on January 13th to go under the knife and finally bring his years-long struggle with abdominal tendinopathy to a close. While the surgery...
Five Positives from the Portland Trail Blazers Opening Night Loss
Last night, the Blazers lost to the Sacramento Kings on opening night by a final score of 124 to 121. While it wasn't the result that Blazer fans were...