Adrian Bernecich

Melbourne

Blazer's Edge Australian staff writer, NBA tragic, Collingwood fan and music lover. Opinions are mine. Looking for the Veedon Fleece.

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Has Dalano Banton Done Enough to Return to the Portland Trail Blazers?

1 week ago | blazersedge.com | Adrian Bernecich

Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers snagged Dalano Banton from the Boston Celtics for the price of a heavily protected second round pick 18 months ago. In real terms, they paid nothing for a still-young athletic wing who was yet to get a real opportunity on the court. The 25-year-old has just finished the second year of a two-year, $4.2 million deal, entering a free agency where he should improve his fiscal position after a decent showing this season.
Has Dalano Banton Done Enough to Return to Portland?

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Adrian Bernecich

The Portland Trail Blazers snagged Dalano Banton from the Boston Celtics for the price of a heavily protected second round pick 18 months ago. In real terms, they paid nothing for a still-young athletic wing who was yet to get a real opportunity on the court. The 25-year-old has just finished the second year of a two-year, $4.2 million deal, entering a free agency where he should improve his fiscal position after a decent showing this season.
What To Do With Three Young Extension Eligible Portland Trail Blazers

2 weeks ago | blazersedge.com | Adrian Bernecich

Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers are endowed with young, talented wings. The Summer of 2025 should highlight that reality, as Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara and Rayan Rupert go into the summer eligible for their rookie-contract extensions. Sharpe and Camara have established themselves as key members of Head Coach Chauncey Billups’ rotation. Rupert is still a project, searching for his place in the league.
Highs And Lows Of The Portland Trail Blazers’ Season

3 weeks ago | blazersedge.com | Adrian Bernecich

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers ended the 2024-25 season missing out on the Western Conference Play-In by three games. Their 36-46 record was an unexpected 15-game increase on the rebuilding franchise’s 2023-24 performance. The Blazers were never expected to get close to this year’s NBA Playoffs. In fact, the initial preseason had the team eyeing the likely number one pick, Duke’s Cooper Flagg.
Sacramento Kings And General Manager Monte McNair Mutually Part Ways

4 weeks ago | blazersedge.com | Adrian Bernecich

Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images The Sacramento Kings and General Manager Monte McNair announced they had mutually parted ways minutes after they lost their knockout Play-In game to the Dallas Mavericks. The Sacramento Kings and general manager Monte McNair are mutually parting ways, sources tell ESPN. McNair spent five seasons running the Kings, winning NBA executive of the year in 2023 when Sacramento went 48-34 and snapped a record 16-year drought to make the playoffs.
Portland Trail Blazers Shaedon Sharpe Dunk Fifth In NBA Season Plays

4 weeks ago | blazersedge.com | Adrian Bernecich

Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images Portland Trail Blazers wing Shaedon Sharpe blew up the internet on February 26 when he unleashed a monster dunk against the Washington Wizards in the nation’s capital. The dunk was not forgotten by the NBA’s social media account, who named the effort the fifth-best play of the 2024-25 season: TOP 10 PLAYS of the REGULAR SEASON 10. Podz's outrageous dime9. Steph weaves through everyone8. Ja's double-clutch reverse flush7. Joker from a mile away6.
Last Vestiges Of Trail Blazers Neil Olshey Era Could Be Gone Soon

1 month ago | blazersedge.com | Adrian Bernecich

Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images In December 2021, the Portland Trail Blazers sent their then President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey packing after he was found to have violated workplace conduct. The NBA executive had been the subject of an investigation prompted by concerns and complaints from within the organization. Joe Cronin, who joined the franchise in 2006 and served under Olshey, was named interim General Manager before securing the role permanently in May 2022.
Portland Trail Blazers’ Deni Avdija Rises In 2020 NBA Redraft

1 month ago | blazersedge.com | Adrian Bernecich

Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers made a surprise trade in the hours before the 2024 NBA Draft, securing forward Deni Avdija from the Washington Wizards. Parting with two first-round picks, two seconds, and Malcolm Brogdon, General Manager Joe Cronin arguably snared the franchise’s best player this season. Avdija is averaging 16.9 points on 36.5% shooting from three, 7.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.0 steals.
Phoenix Suns’ Kevin Durant Goes Down Ankle Sprain Against Houston

1 month ago | blazersedge.com | Adrian Bernecich

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is expected to miss time after suffering a left ankle sprain against the Houston Rockets last night. The 36-year-old had to be helped to the locker room during third quarter of the Suns’ 109-148 loss after colliding with Rockets big Jabari Smith Jr. While the exact prognosis is not yet known Durant is not expected to join Suns teammates for the start of the a three-game road trip this week.
Does Scoot Henderson Deserve Starting Point Guard Duties Next Season

1 month ago | blazersedge.com | Adrian Bernecich

Photo by Rio Giancarlo/Getty Images Portland Trail Blazers Scoot Henderson has enjoyed an improved second half of the season, cutting down on errors and lifting his efficiency. In late December, I wrote about the sophomore, questioning whether he could serve as an above-average starting point guard. The take was informed by the 21-year-old’s rookie season and the lack of progress made through the early part of his sophomore campaign.