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Having lived in Oregon, Washington and California, Jethro is well versed in all things west coast sports; none more so than his favorite NBA team, the Portland Trail Blazers. Despite the west coast background, he adopted the Houston Texans as his favorite NFL team when he was younger. Jethro is the senior editor of The Lead and graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Journalism.

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Apr 2, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Tom Dundon, the owner of the Portland Trail Blazers, after a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Is Tom Dundon the Villain Portland Trail Blazers Fans Need?

In the Rip City Rising Ownership Group’s introductory press conference, majority owner Tom Dundon said, in reference to rumors about him moving the...

April 23, 2026
Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Houston Texans fans cheer before the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Houston Texans 2026 NFL Draft Preview

All season long, the narrative surrounding the Houston Texans was that they had a generational defense but would be held back in the...

April 6, 2026
Mar 10, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) reacts after becoming the NBA's second highest scorer of points in a game against the Wshington Wizards at Kaseya Center. Adebayo scored 83 points. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-Imagn Images
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Don’t Be Mad at Bam Adebayo, Heat, or Wizards — Be Mad at the NBA

Bam Adebayo has accelerated the timeline on scoring records, and the NBA could not be happier about it.  Adebayo’s 83-point performance, which by...

March 11, 2026
Jul 20, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates with the NBA Finals MVP Trophy following the game against the Phoenix Suns following game six of the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
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Dear Giannis Antetokounmpo, Sincerely, Portland Trail Blazers Fans

Dear Giannis Antetokounmpo, If there really is an offer on the table, and all that stands between you and starting a new chapter...

February 2, 2026
Jan 3, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
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Shouldn’t the Pistons Trade Ivey to the Hornets for Sexton?

This series of articles takes five shots at predicting trades that will go down at the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline. The fourth one...

January 25, 2026
Dec 4, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) hugs New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) after the game at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Why Don’t the Timberwolves Trade for Pelicans’ Jose Alvarado?

This series of articles takes five shots at predicting trades that will go down at the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline. The third one...

January 21, 2026
Feb 20, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) shoots a jump shot during the second half against Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III (35) at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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What If the Blazers Trade Robert Williams to Lakers for Rui Hachimura?

This series of articles takes five shots at predicting trades that will go down at the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline. The second one...

January 20, 2026
Mar 27, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) shoots as Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) defends during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
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Could the Hawks Trade Porzingis to the Warriors for Kuminga?

This series of articles takes five shots at predicting trades that will go down at the 2025-26 NBA trade deadline. The first one...

January 19, 2026
Jan 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (left) talks with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (right) after the game at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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All-NBA Awards Should Count Season Stat Totals, Not Averages

With NBA stars Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama all in danger of missing out on All-NBA awards due to the recently...

January 12, 2026
Dec 22, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) reacts toward a referee after getting called for a foul during the second half against the Detroit Pistons at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Blazers Do Hard Part in Pistons Comeback, Choke Game Away

Yes, the Blazers are extremely shorthanded; they’ve lost three point guards and one of their 20-point-per-game scorers to injury. However, that does not...

December 23, 2025
Nov 12, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) sits with guard Damian Lillard on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Image
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Should the Trail Blazers Trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

No, the Blazers should not trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Portland Trail Blazers are not one player away from being title favorites, even...

December 5, 2025
Mar 23, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) high fives forward Toumani Camara (33) before a game against the Boston Celtics at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
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Camara, Sharpe Contract Extensions Are No-Brainers for Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers’ front office made a few high-risk, befuddling decisions this offseason; on the eve of the final day that 2022...

October 19, 2025
Feb 16, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Hurricanes GM Don Waddell and Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon look on during the retirement of Cam Ward jersey before the game against the Montreal Canadiens at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
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Tom Dundon Gives Blazer Fans What They’ve Wanted

Tom Dundon’s intended purchase of the Portland Trail Blazers for over $4 billion should be taken with nothing but optimism by Blazer fans....

August 13, 2025
Jan 28, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups embraces Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (0, right) after a game at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images
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Damian Lillard’s Return Makes the Trail Blazers a Future Contender

Damian Lillard’s return to Portland is the final piece that the Trail Blazers needed to assert themselves as a threat in the Western...

July 17, 2025