The Portland Trail Blazers' 36-46 record and unexpected midseason turnaround were largely due to their improved defense. Post All-Star break, the Blazers had the second-best defensive rating (112.1) ...

For the teams that missed the 2025 NBA playoffs, each has a case to believe things can turn around in 2025-26.

Apr 13, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin (left) and Trail Blazers’ head coach ...

This season is arguably the most contentious award season in league annals, and not many choices are clear no-brainers.

Even after a solid regular season campaign, Williams will have to prove that he can produce at the same level in the playoffs for the Thunder to make a deep postseason run. If the duo is able to ...