Joe Freeman
@freemanjoe.bsky.social
Senior Writer for The Oregonian/OregonLive covering the Portland Trail Blazers and NBA.
Sorry, bad link before … As the Blazers and local politicians continue to bicker over a Moda Center remodel, fans have been left to fret over the doomsday possibility their beloved NBA team will bolt for another city. But where would the Blazers go? www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
Trail Blazers relocation fears: What cities could steal the team?
As the Blazers and local politicians bicker, the threat of relocation seems real, which begs the question: Where would the team go?
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As the Blazers and local politicians continue to bicker over a Moda Center remodel, fans have been left to fret over the doomsday possibility their beloved NBA team will bolt for another city. But where would the Blazers go? A look at the possibilities: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
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A more complete look at Kevin Calabro's Portland exodus and the changes surrounding Blazers broadcasting, including who has left and who is likely to return: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
Kevin Calabro leaves Trail Blazers as organization overhauls broadcasts
The veteran play-by-play announcer rejected what he called a "subprime" extension from Tom Dundon's ownership group as the team continues to cut costs.
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“I feel great about it,” Kevin Calabro said of his decision to leave Portland. “I was grateful to have one of 30 jobs in the league and work so close to my home in Seattle. "I’ll always be a part of Blazers history. I made some great memories and some great friends."
Kevin Calabro tells me has decided to step away from Blazers broadcasting and will no longer call games for Portland. The team and its veteran play-by-play man had been in discussions on a new contract, but he called the offers "subprime" and he has decided to move on.
Nine Big Leaguers. Three All-Stars. Two No. 1 overall draft picks. The @beaverbaseball.osubeavers.com brotherhood spans the Major Leagues and shows no signs of slowing down: www.oregonlive.com/beavers/2026...
The Oregon State baseball brotherhood spans the Major Leagues and shows no signs of slowing down
The Beavers have nine players on Major League rosters, including three All-Stars and two former No. 1 draft picks who maintain close bonds from their college days.
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Former @beaverbaseball.osubeavers.com walk-on Wade Meckler makes MLB comeback with hometown Angels: "I’ll occasionally catch myself. I’ll look down at my jersey and it’s like, ‘Wow. I’m playing for the Angels.’ I used to wear this jersey in Little League." www.oregonlive.com/beavers/2026...
Former Beavers walk-on Wade Meckler makes inspiring MLB comeback with Angels
Six days before Christmas, the Giants gave up on Wade Meckler. Now the former OSU star is hitting .307 for the Angels, the team he grew up watching from the stands just 10 miles from his high school.
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Former @beaverbaseball.osubeavers.com star Travis Bazzana is fighting a daily battle with himself as he searches for perfection in a sport rooted in failure. “I feel like I belong. But ... truthfully, doubt creeps in ..." A look at his All-Star rookie season: www.oregonlive.com/beavers/2026...
All-Star Travis Bazzana working to forgive himself as MLB rookie
The former Oregon State All-American was named an MLB All-Star after just 10 weeks in the majors, even as he fights a daily battle with self-doubt and impossible expectations.
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There have been 12-hour roadtrips, franchise-altering trades, meetings on Los Angeles farms and staff shakeups. "It's been a whirlwind. But it's been a good whirlwind" A look at Micah Nori's first two weeks as Trail Blazers coach: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
A ‘whirlwind’ 2 weeks: New Trail Blazers coach Micah Nori hits the ground running
Micah Nori spent 28 years preparing for this moment, and his first 13 days as Blazers coach have included 12-hour drives, cross-country flights, a franchise-altering trade, and meetings on a 10-acre f...
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Three centers weren’t enough for the Trail Blazers. They decided to add a fourth. www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
Trail Blazers agree to free agent deal with center Branden Carlson
Three centers weren’t enough for the Portland Trail Blazers. They decided to add a fourth.
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Robert Williams III and the Blazers agreed to a 3-year contract extension, a team source confirms. @shamsbot.bsky.social reported first. www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
Trail Blazers, Robert Williams III agree to contract extension
The Blazers’ most coveted free agent is staying in Portland.
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The Blazers are acquiring two-time All-Star and former ROY point guard Ja Morant from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray, per two team sources. @shamsbot.bsky.social was first to report.
Worth the wait: Micah Nori a ‘home run’ hire for Portland Trail Blazers www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
Worth the wait: Micah Nori a ‘home run’ hire for Portland Trail Blazers
The Blazers' new coach, who was passed over seven times for head coaching jobs, brings a blend of experience, basketball acumen and positivity to Portland.
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The Blazers are hiring Minnesota Timberwolves lead assistant Micah Nori to be their next coach, according to a team source. @shamsbot.bsky.social was first to report.
Legendary Trail Blazers coach Rick Adelman is dead at 79. Reaction from Clyde Drexler, Terry Porter, Buck Williams and others: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
Legendary Trail Blazers coach Rick Adelman dead at 79
The Hall of Fame coach, who guided the Blazers to two NBA finals appearances, died Monday at 79.
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More on today's unfortunate development: Trail Blazers lay off dozens as new team owner takes over » www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
Blazers lay off dozens as new team owner takes over
The moves, which affected just over 70 employees, came seven weeks after Dundon, the Dallas billionaire, and his ownership group officially took over the franchise.
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From Blazers President Dewayne Hankins: "Today, as part of our plans to position the organization for the future, we made the difficult decision to restructure several areas of the business. These changes impacted talented people who have helped shape the Trail Blazers over many years. ... (cont)"
The Blazers had a round of layoffs today, the first under new owner Tom Dundon. It's not immediately clear how many people were affected.
Blazers GM Joe Cronin addressed a host of topics at his exit interview today, including the search for a new coach, the franchise's reputation under new owner Tom Dundon, the roster, his job status, and more. Here's everything Cronin had to say: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
Joe Cronin interview: Blazers GM on coaching search, Tom Dundon, roster, franchise’s reputation, more
In a wide-ranging question-and-and answer session with local reporters, the Blazers’ general manager discussed new owner Tom Dundon, acting coach Tiago Splitter’s job status, the state of the roster, ...
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Blazers vs. Spurs: A busted tooth, a bruised All-Star and the quest to play together www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
Blazers vs. Spurs: A busted tooth, a bruised All-Star and the quest to play together
One thing has become brutally clear after three hard-nosed, vicious, back-and-forth clashes in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs: the Spurs are hell-bent on making life miserable for ...
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Blazers collapse vs. Spurs in crushing Game 3 loss: ‘These are the ones you lose sleep over’ www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
Blazers collapse vs. Spurs in crushing Game 3 loss: ‘These are the ones you lose sleep over’
The Spurs slayed theBlazers’ surging mojo in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, rallying from a 15-point second-half to win 120-108.
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Yes, Game 3. My bad on the typo.
Heather or not ❌👑 ❌🧊 ♥️🇺🇸@heatherkh.bsky.social · 3mo agoGame 3 yes?
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson says Victor Wembanyama will not play in Game 2 vs. Blazers. He didn’t add much beyond that other than to say Wemby is “doing well and progressing.”
A familiar face is taking in the Blazers' morning shootaround ahead of Game 3 vs. the Spurs: LaMarcus Aldridge. The former All-Star watched the end of the workout sitting on a bench next to GM Joe Cronin, then shared a lengthy chat with Cronin and acting coach Tiago Splitter.
‘There’s no limits.’ After Game 2 upset over Spurs, Trail Blazers plot rest of series: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
‘There’s no limits.’ After Game 2 upset over Spurs, Trail Blazers plot rest of series
The Blazers have stolen momentum away from the San Antonio Spurs and snatched home-court advantage in the best-of-seven series, but they have bigger ambitions.
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Scoot Henderson carries Blazers to dramatic playoff win over Spurs: ‘He’s a dog’ www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
Scoot Henderson carries Blazers to dramatic playoff win over Spurs: ‘He’s a dog’
The third-year point guard scored a season-high 31 points, willing the Blazers to a crucial win that evened the best-of-seven series at 1-1.
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From last night: Spurs rudely welcome Blazers back to NBA playoffs www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
Spurs rudely welcome Blazers back to NBA playoffs
TheSpurs dealt the Blazers a decisive 111-98 defeat in the opener of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, riding the dominance of Wembanyama, the depth of their rotation and the talent ...
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Sent out a bad link for this yesterday … here’s the correct one: As Tom Dundon weighs coaching options, Blazers lobby for Tiago Splitter: ‘I respect him as a coach and a human’ www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
As Tom Dundon weighs coaching options, Blazers lobby for Tiago Splitter: ‘I respect him as a coach and a human’
"I feel like he got the best out of everybody. We love playing for him. I appreciate the job he’s done and I respect him as a coach and a human.”
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As Tom Dundon weighs coaching options, Blazers lobby for Tiago Splitter: ‘I respect him as a coach and a human’ www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2025...
From NBA champion to Blazers’ stoic stabilizer: Tiago Splitter’s unexpected coaching journey
Splitter's “stoic ... beach bum” vibes have served him well as he’s guided the Blazers through a period of unique drama, during which he’s provided stability and leadership at a time of turmoil.
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The Spurs’ not-so-secret playoff weapon is a 7-4 unicorn the Blazers haven’t seen this season: www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
The Spurs’ not-so-secret playoff weapon is a 7-4 unicorn the Blazers haven’t seen this season
Victor Wembanyama is a basketball unicorn and he's been just as elusive as the mythical creature for the Blazers this season.
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