White Stag Sign Returns to Original Design
The Portland landmark drops its temporary Ja Morant image after the Trail Blazers' home-opener promotion.
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Wisevoter covers basketball in Portland, from the NBA franchise through college programs and the roster decisions that shape each season in the City of Roses. Multnomah County anchors the market for a city where basketball occupies a central place in local sports culture.
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November 7, 2026
Blazers' Vit Krejci Suffers Left Ankle FractureThe Portland forward was hurt late in a win over the Phoenix Suns and will miss time after the fracture was confirmed.
November 6, 2026
Blazers Thrive Under Nori's Attention to DetailPortland guard Scoot Henderson credits new head coach Micah Nori for sharpening the team's small details after Tiago Splitter's departure.
November 5, 2026
Avdija Trades Insults With Brooks in Blazers WinPortland's 132-119 win over Phoenix turned heated after Deni Avdija directed a profane remark at Dillon Brooks at the free throw line.
November 3, 2026
Portland Routs Willamette 133-89 in OpenerTimo George and James O'Donnell led Portland's season-opening win over Willamette on Monday, with Portland next visiting UT Arlington on Friday.
October 31, 2026
Portland State to Open Season with Championship CeremonyThe Vikings will celebrate their Big Sky title before tipoff against Lewis and Clark on November 3.
October 30, 2026
Trail Blazers Rank Second in NBA Injury LossesThe Portland franchise recorded 1,338 player-games missed due to injury over the last five seasons.
October 30, 2026
Portland State Expands Basketball Broadcasts on Local TVThe university and Rose City SportsNet will air 10 basketball games during the upcoming 2026-27 season.
October 29, 2026
Trail Blazers Exercise Options on Clingan and HansenThe Portland front office locks in two young prospects to secure their contracts through the 2027-28 NBA season.
October 29, 2026
Trail Blazers Assign Yang Hansen to Rip City RemixThe 21-year-old center moves to the G League affiliate following early-season action with the Portland squad.
October 28, 2026
Trail Blazers Defeat Lakers in High-Scoring AffairPortland secured a 136-129 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
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