Blazer's Edge Jun 19, 2019
Blazer’s Edge Mock Draft: Part Two
We bring you a pick-by-pick mock of the 2018 NBA Draft with opinions, predictions surrounding all the top prospects. The 2019 NBA Draft goes down Thursday, June 20 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. In preparation for the first round—in which the Trail Blazers currently hold the No. 25 pick—Blazer’s Edge contributor Steve Dewald mocked the first 30 selections. We covered the first 15 selections in Part One and now we turn our attention to the final half of the first round. Both the Spurs and Celtics own multiple picks. Barring a trade, the Blazers will make their only selection...
Blazer's Edge Jun 19, 2019
Blazer’s Edge Mock Draft: Part One
We bring you a pick-by-pick mock of the 2018 NBA Draft with opinions, predictions surrounding all the top prospects. The 2019 NBA Draft goes down Thursday, June 20 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. In preparation for the first round—in which the Trail Blazers currently hold the No. 25 pick—Blazer’s Edge contributor Steve Dewald mocked the first 30 selections. We begin with the initial 15 picks. The No. 1 overall selection will be made by the new-look New Orleans Pelicans. In the aftermath of the trade that sent Anthony Davis to the Lakers, there could be some early trade...
Blazer's Edge Jun 18, 2019
Tokito: Standing Pat May be Blazers Best Move
Mike Tokito of Forbes makes the case that Portland may be best served by running their core back next season. NBA free agency is about to get underway and the Trail Blazers don’t have a ton of flexibility to make a splashy move. But Mike Tokito of Forbes tells us that while they may not be able to pull off a splashy move, that might not be a problem: Of their own free agents, they can bring back Aminu and restricted free agent Jake Layman, but Rodney Hood, Enes Kanter and Seth Curry could get more lucrative offers that Portland cannot match. If those three don’t return, and the Blazers...
Blazer's Edge Jun 18, 2019
Report: Stokes to Join Blazers Summer League
Hoops Rumors reports that Jarnell Stokes has committed to joining the Trail Blazers in Vegas. Jarnell Stokes will be joining the Portland summer league team in Las Vegas this July, according to JD Shaw of Hoops Rumors. Stokes, a 25-year-old from Memphis, spent the second half of last season playing for the Xinjiang Flying Tigers in China. Free agent forward Jarnell Stokes has committed to July summer league with Portland, source tells @HoopsRumors.— JD Shaw (@JShawNBA) June 18, 2019 Stokes played three seasons at the University of Tennessee before the Memphis Grizzlies drafted him...
Hoops Habit Jun 18, 2019
Portland Trail Blazers: 4 plug-and-play prospects at No. 25
The Portland Trail Blazers might lose some players in free agency and may be able to find some prospects in the 2019 NBA Draft who can come in and help right away. Here are four plug-and-play options to consider. The Portland Trail Blazers have 10 players under contract and are already $24.3 million over the […] Portland Trail Blazers: 4 plug-and-play prospects at No. 25 - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
Rip City Project Jun 18, 2019
How the Anthony Davis trade affects the Portland Trail Blazers
With the Anthony Davis trade unofficially completed, Rip City Project looks at how that affects the Portland Trail Blazers and the rest of the Western Conference. How the Anthony Davis trade affects the Portland Trail Blazers - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Rip City Project Jun 18, 2019
Charles Barkley continues praise of Portland Trail Blazers
TNT analyst Charles Barkley doubles down on his praise of the Portland Trail Blazers on the Rich Eisen Show. Charles Barkley continues praise of Portland Trail Blazers - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blazer's Edge Jun 18, 2019
The Perfect Offseason: Blazers top priorities this summer
Let’s set a baseline so that Neil Olshey can be judged fairly for how he handles a crucial free agency period. Portland Trail Blazers General Manager Neil Olshey has a tough job over the next month. He has to reinforce the roster of a Western Conference finalist despite several key players being free agents, and a dire salary situation. Fans won’t know, truly, if he has succeeded until several months into the 2019-20 season. Because of that gap between the end of free agency and the start of actual games, observers necessarily resort to post-hoc breakdowns of a team’s personnel...
Rip City Project Jun 18, 2019
Blake Griffin is the best post-AD backup plan for Portland Trail Blazers
After the Lakers paid a king’s ransom to get Anthony Davis, the Portland Trail Blazers must switch gears and pursue another All-NBA player in Blake Griffin. It was always a long shot from the outset, but news that the Lakers had finally packaged a deal to New Orleans’ liking in return for superstar Anthony Davis […] Blake Griffin is the best post-AD backup plan for Portland Trail Blazers - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Rip City Project Jun 17, 2019
Portland Trail Blazers host strongest group of prospects for last workout
After bringing in rather underwhelming prospects for workouts so far, the Portland Trail Blazers fourth and final workout group was the strongest yet. Portland Trail Blazers host strongest group of prospects for last workout - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Rip City Project Jun 17, 2019
2019 NBA Draft: Top 10 players on the Portland Trail Blazers’ big board
With the 2019 NBA Draft right around the corner, now is the last opportunity for the Portland Trail Blazers to properly evaluate this crop of prospects. With just three days remaining until the 2019 NBA Draft, the Portland Trail Blazers better be finished making their list and checking it twice, determining which prospects appear to […] 2019 NBA Draft: Top 10 players on the Portland Trail Blazers’ big board - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blazer's Edge Jun 17, 2019
Draft Profile: The Wolverines’ Skillful Forward, Ignas Brazdeikis
Will the Trail Blazers look to Michigan forward Ignas Brazdeikis in the 2019 NBA Draft? The Trail Blazers’ memorable postseason run might be over, but the the 2019 NBA Draft is right around the corner. Portland’s President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey currently has the No. 25 pick in the draft at his disposal and he will look to supplement the Blazers’ roster with a talented prospect in the latter stages of the first round. Regardless of Portland’s lack of a pick in the second round, Olshey has shown a willingness to negotiate his way back into the selection process. Today...
Rip City Project Jun 16, 2019
Portland Trail Blazers: NCAA Tournament star Chuma Okeke’s draft profile
Rip City Project looks at how Auburn forward Chuma Okeke can fit on the Portland Trail Blazers roster. Portland Trail Blazers: NCAA Tournament star Chuma Okeke’s draft profile - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blazer's Edge Jun 16, 2019
Draft Profile: Is Chuma Okeke’s Upside Worth the Injury Risk?
Will the Trail Blazers look to Auburn forward Chuma Okeke in the 2019 NBA Draft when it comes time to make their selection at pick No. 25? The Trail Blazers’ memorable postseason run might be over, but the the 2019 NBA Draft is right around the corner. Portland’s President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey currently has the No. 25 pick in the draft at his disposal and he will look to supplement the Blazers’ roster with a talented prospect in the latter stages of the first round. Today we look at Auburn Tigers forward Chuma Okeke. Chuma Okeke Height: 6’8” Weight:...
Blazer's Edge Jun 16, 2019
Blazers Announce Final Draft Workout Participants
The Blazers target forwards in their final workout ahead of the draft, including Oregon’s Louis King. The Portland Trail Blazers plan to work out several players in their final workout ahead of Thursday’s NBA draft, according to team insider Casey Holdahl. The athletes participating in the final workout include Oregon’s Louis King, Tennessee’s Admiral Schofield, Michigan’s Ignas Brazdeikis, Iowa State’s Talen Horton-Tucker, Northwestern’s Vic Law, and Little Rock’s Rayjon Tucker. The Blazers have the 25th pick in the draft. June 16 predraft workout: Michigan F Ignas...
