Portland Trail Blazers

The Memphis Grizzlies have traded Ja Morant to the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. Morant, a two-time All-Star, spent seven seasons with Memphis, achieving career averages of 22.4 points and 7.4 assists per game, but his final years were impacted by suspensions and injuries.

The Portland Trail Blazers hired Micah Nori as their new head coach, taking him from the Minnesota Timberwolves where he served as an assistant under Chris Finch. Nori, who has been with the Timberwolves since 2021, previously worked with multiple NBA teams and will now lead the Trail Blazers, a division rival. The Timberwolves are also making roster changes, including trading Julius Randle and re-signing Ayo Dosunmu.

Tiago Splitter was introduced as the Chicago Bulls' 25th head coach, praised for his coaching acumen and ability to connect with players. He previously led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 42-40 record and a playoff berth as interim coach, revitalizing players like Deni Avdija and Scoot Henderson.

The Chicago Bulls have officially hired Tiago Splitter as their 25th head coach, moving him from the Portland Trail Blazers where he led them to the playoffs as interim coach. Splitter, known for developing players like Deni Avdija and Scoot Henderson, will work with the Bulls' young roster and significant cap space.

The Chicago Bulls have hired Tiago Splitter as their 25th head coach, replacing Billy Donovan. Splitter, a former NBA champion with the Spurs, previously served as an assistant coach in Brooklyn and Portland, where he led the Trail Blazers to a playoff berth this season. Bulls executive Bryson Graham emphasized the need for a coach who is intelligent, a leader, and capable of coaching both offense and defense.

Christine Drazan won Oregon's Republican primary for governor, emerging from a crowded field to challenge incumbent Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek in November. The race focuses on issues like homelessness and public safety. Republicans aim to flip the governor's mansion after nearly four decades of Democratic control.

The article argues for betting on the Portland Trail Blazers +2.5 in Game 3 of their 2026 NBA Playoffs series against the San Antonio Spurs if star player Victor Wembanyama (Wemby) is out due to a concussion. It highlights Wemby's critical defensive impact and the Blazers' chances with players like Donovan Clingan and Deni Avdija. The author also notes the Spurs' lack of postseason experience and the Blazers' home-court advantage.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is considering a major taxpayer-funded deal to retain the Portland Trail Blazers, despite allegations that owner Tom Dundon's past company, Santander Consumer USA, engaged in predatory lending. Documents reveal Dundon's role in practices that led to a $550 million settlement in 2020, with regulators calling his actions harmful to borrowers.