Adrian Bernecich

6 days ago | blazersedge.com | Adrian Bernecich

Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers have a lot of work to do before they even sniff the chance to contend in the NBA. Though the end of last season showed promising signs, it was still a far cry from the aspirations the franchise should have moving forward. In an uber-talented Western Conference, the Blazers finished 12th last season ahead of the San Antonio Spurs and New Orleans Pelicans, who may also be on the rise.

1 week ago | blazersedge.com | Adrian Bernecich

Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images The Los Angeles Lakers have contacted the Portland Trail Blazers to check on the availability of Robert Williams III, reports Clutch Points’ Anthony Irwin. According to Irwin, Williams is one of at least three centers the Lakers have enquired about to fill the void left by Anthony Davis who was moved in the Luka Doncic four months ago.

1 week ago | blazersedge.com | Adrian Bernecich

Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers are approaching a tipping-point transaction window which will dictate the success of their transition from rebuilder to competitive prospect. Their window allowing for cautious and conservative roster building is consequently closing sharply. General Manager Joe Cronin has been more than passable in his efforts to rebuild in the aftermath of Damian Lillard’s departure, adding young talent and pieces that fit.

2 weeks ago | blazersedge.com | Adrian Bernecich

Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images The New York Knicks haven’t been shy about finding a head coach to replace recently dispatched Tom Thibodeau. Earlier in the week, multiple reports suggested the Knicks had requested to speak to a list of active head coaches. The list included Houston Rockets’ Ime Udoka, Minnesota Timberwolves’ Chris Finch, Dallas Mavericks’ Jason Kidd, Atlanta Hawks’ Quin Snyder and Chicago Bulls’ Billy Donovan.

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Adrian Bernecich

The New York Knicks haven’t been shy about finding a head coach to replace recently dispatched Tom Thibodeau. Earlier in the week, multiple reports suggested the Knicks had requested to speak to a list of active head coaches. The list included Houston Rockets’ Ime Udoka, Minnesota Timberwolves’ Chris Finch, Dallas Mavericks’ Jason Kidd, Atlanta Hawks’ Quin Snyder and Chicago Bulls’ Billy Donovan.