The Portland Trail Blazers are trying to make a late run to the playoffs. They declared their intentions to do that after they didn't make a single move at the trade deadline despite being seen as sellers.

NBA: Portland is 2 - 0 on its two-week road trip after taking care of the Wizards Wednesday. The Blazers are on to Brooklyn now. Deandre Ayton won’t play. Deni Avdija and Jeremy Grant will

Portland Trail Blazers star guard Scoot Henderson has finally found his stride in his sophomore season. On the Game Theory Podcast, Henderson's development is compared to Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young's track in the NBA.

Grant (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Thunder. Grant is in jeopardy of missing his fifth consecutive contest due to right knee tendinitis. If the 30-year-old forward joins Deandre Ayton (calf) and Robert Williams (knee) on the shelf,

The Trail Blazers are winning the Deandre Ayton trade, as a former second-round draft pick has surprisingly become the most valuable asset in the entire deal.

The Portland Trail Blazers received some unfortunate news ahead of their contest with the Utah Jazz on Monday. Per the official PR account of the Trail Blazers,

As the Portland Trail Blazers continue their push for the Western Conference’s 9th spot, they face a crucial matchup against the Detroit Pistons. Currently sitting in 12th place, the Blazers are just five wins behind the Sacramento Kings,

Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers have their own lengthy injury report. Deandre Ayton (calf strain) is out. Jerami Grant (knee tendinitis) is questionable. Deni Avdija (quad contusion) is questionable. Robert Williams III (knee sprain) is out. Matisse Thybulle (ankle sprain) is out. Dalano Banton (personal reasons) is out.

Predictions, picks and odds as the OKC Thunder hosts the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. Plus, injury updates and news.

The Portland Trail Blazers host the Detroit Pistons in non-conference action. Sunday's meeting is the first of the season between the two teams.

Our Trail Blazers vs. Celtics predictions expect Portland to keep things close against a potentially shorthanded Boston lineup.