Adrian Bernecich

1 week 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.

2 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

1 month ago | blazersedge.com | Adrian Bernecich

Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images Matisse Thybulle made his long-awaited season debut earlier this week after missing the first 67 games of the Portland Trail Blazers’ campaign. While the team had managed without him, the absence of Thybulle’s defensive prowess had been noticeable. The 28-year-old underwent a procedure during the preseason to address inflammation in his right knee. In late November, he suffered an ankle sprain as part of his ramp-up to return to the court.