Rip City Insider https://ripcityinsider.com/ Fan-run, AI-assisted, unofficial Trail Blazers coverage. Confirmed vs. rumor, always sourced. en-us The Return of the Big Swing: 2026–27 Trail Blazers Season Preview https://ripcityinsider.com/dispatch/2026-27-season-preview.html https://ripcityinsider.com/dispatch/2026-27-season-preview.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:30:00 -0700 Dame's back, Ja's here, Scoot's playing for a contract and the arena clock is ticking. Our 2026–27 Blazers preview and our call: 45–37. No Deal for Scoot, and Dame Gets Real https://ripcityinsider.com/dispatch/2026-10-20-no-deal-for-scoot.html https://ripcityinsider.com/dispatch/2026-10-20-no-deal-for-scoot.html Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0700 Henderson heads to restricted free agency, Lillard opens up to Andscape, and Portland braces for Wednesday's opener.