Conor Bergin
@cbergin.bsky.social
Covering the Portland Trail Blazers as associate editor of Blazer's Edge | Co-host of We Like the Blazers | Hand Fruit Historian | Loyola Chicago '21
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Conor Bergin
@cbergin.bsky.social
· May 12
My Favorite 2024-25 Reporting Moments: The Complete Countdown
Revisit some of the season’s most interesting characters, moments and games through the eyes of BE’s beat reporter.
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My first season as a beat writer was the realization of a childhood dream as I covered my hometown team on-site. To me, there’s not a more meaningful story to tell in sports than the Portland Trail Blazers. What an honor to get the chance.
Here's a complete scrapbook of the the '24-25 season:
Here's a complete scrapbook of the the '24-25 season:
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Episode one of the new pod open.substack.com/pub/theburne...
Burner Episode 1: NBA Cup Chat + Klay on Ja
Erik recaps an insane NBA Cup night and looks ahead to an All NBA Cup Week for Thanksgiving. He also briefly touches on Klay's points about Ja Morant, which says a lot about where Ja is at.
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November 23, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Episode one of the new pod open.substack.com/pub/theburne...
What a freaking win to break the losing streak
November 22, 2025 at 5:36 AM
What a freaking win to break the losing streak
Is Caleb Love the ballsiest 2-way contract player in league history?
November 22, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Is Caleb Love the ballsiest 2-way contract player in league history?
I would call this a heartening performance from the undermanned blazers tonight
November 22, 2025 at 5:24 AM
I would call this a heartening performance from the undermanned blazers tonight
Blazers say Scoot Henderson continues to progress through his rehabilitation for a left hamstring tear and will be re-evaluated in 2-4 weeks.
The team also says Jrue Holiday will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks due to a right calf strain.
The team also says Jrue Holiday will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks due to a right calf strain.
November 22, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Blazers say Scoot Henderson continues to progress through his rehabilitation for a left hamstring tear and will be re-evaluated in 2-4 weeks.
The team also says Jrue Holiday will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks due to a right calf strain.
The team also says Jrue Holiday will be re-evaluated in 1-2 weeks due to a right calf strain.
Blazers announce Shaedon Sharpe and Jrue Holiday are both out for tonight’s game versus the Warriors. Gonna be a tough one.
November 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Blazers announce Shaedon Sharpe and Jrue Holiday are both out for tonight’s game versus the Warriors. Gonna be a tough one.
Tiago Splitter says he leaves that game feeling "more irritated" about losing it at the end rather than emboldened by the team's effort to come back.
He was also asked what's the one piece this team needs right now.
His answer: "A point guard."
He was also asked what's the one piece this team needs right now.
His answer: "A point guard."
November 20, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Tiago Splitter says he leaves that game feeling "more irritated" about losing it at the end rather than emboldened by the team's effort to come back.
He was also asked what's the one piece this team needs right now.
His answer: "A point guard."
He was also asked what's the one piece this team needs right now.
His answer: "A point guard."
Blazers have the lead back at 118-116. Just an unreal, almost silly comeback at Moda tonight
November 20, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Blazers have the lead back at 118-116. Just an unreal, almost silly comeback at Moda tonight
Lmao the Blazers are shutting down this pre-write and making me pay hard, serious attention. The Blazers have cut a 21-point deficit to just 5 with 4 min left
November 20, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Lmao the Blazers are shutting down this pre-write and making me pay hard, serious attention. The Blazers have cut a 21-point deficit to just 5 with 4 min left
Hmmmm what to say about this game that wasn't largely said last night
November 20, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Hmmmm what to say about this game that wasn't largely said last night
Ooooof Deni you are good but you are not Dame
November 17, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Ooooof Deni you are good but you are not Dame
A piece from a time when I didn't only write words about the Portland Trail Blazers
The Temporary Restaurant Server: Three Types of Friends…
A piece of Portland came to Chicago last weekend. My close friend Henry Ducey, the best thing I ever got from Mrs. Cheney’s kindergarten class, dropped by for a visit. He was in town for a trip wit…
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November 16, 2025 at 12:37 AM
A piece from a time when I didn't only write words about the Portland Trail Blazers
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After blowout loss to Rockets, Blazers hold players-only meeting: ‘We can play way better’
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After blowout loss to Rockets, Blazers hold players-only meeting: ‘We can play way better’
"We’re like family here. And families have to say what’s on their mind.”
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November 15, 2025 at 6:22 AM
After blowout loss to Rockets, Blazers hold players-only meeting: ‘We can play way better’
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Tiago you dawg...the alley oop??
This game is bonkers lol
November 11, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Tiago you dawg...the alley oop??
This game is bonkers lol
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
This game is bonkers lol
Tired: Twin towers look with Hansen and Clingan
Wired: Twin towers look with Rob Will and Duop
Wired: Twin towers look with Rob Will and Duop
November 11, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Tired: Twin towers look with Hansen and Clingan
Wired: Twin towers look with Rob Will and Duop
Wired: Twin towers look with Rob Will and Duop
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“Teams are coming here, and they know they can’t … play around,” Blazers forward Deni Avdija said. “We’re tough. We’re aggressive. We’re talented. We’re young. We’re fast, and we’re on an uprise. As I said, there’s something special in Portland.”
The Portland Trail Blazers’ matchup with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night was a ride.
It was dead and then alive. Frustrating and then euphoric. Hard to watch and then must-see TV. It was imperfect and wacky and nerve-wracking. Above all, it was a win.
It was dead and then alive. Frustrating and then euphoric. Hard to watch and then must-see TV. It was imperfect and wacky and nerve-wracking. Above all, it was a win.
Avdija Captains Blazers Comeback Versus OKC
It’s not how you start. It’s how you finish.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
“Teams are coming here, and they know they can’t … play around,” Blazers forward Deni Avdija said. “We’re tough. We’re aggressive. We’re talented. We’re young. We’re fast, and we’re on an uprise. As I said, there’s something special in Portland.”
The Portland Trail Blazers’ matchup with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night was a ride.
It was dead and then alive. Frustrating and then euphoric. Hard to watch and then must-see TV. It was imperfect and wacky and nerve-wracking. Above all, it was a win.
It was dead and then alive. Frustrating and then euphoric. Hard to watch and then must-see TV. It was imperfect and wacky and nerve-wracking. Above all, it was a win.
Avdija Captains Blazers Comeback Versus OKC
It’s not how you start. It’s how you finish.
www.blazersedge.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Portland Trail Blazers’ matchup with the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night was a ride.
It was dead and then alive. Frustrating and then euphoric. Hard to watch and then must-see TV. It was imperfect and wacky and nerve-wracking. Above all, it was a win.
It was dead and then alive. Frustrating and then euphoric. Hard to watch and then must-see TV. It was imperfect and wacky and nerve-wracking. Above all, it was a win.
Duop Reath with an MJ shrug after burying a contested 3 right before the third quarter buzzer? What a time to be alive
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 AM
Duop Reath with an MJ shrug after burying a contested 3 right before the third quarter buzzer? What a time to be alive
This ain't going so well
November 6, 2025 at 3:36 AM
This ain't going so well
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Adrian was right. Adrian is ALWAYS right (...ok, no he isn't, but he was this time!) @cbergin.bsky.social and I welcomed our Aussie legend @abernecich.bsky.social to take a victory lap on his Jerami Grant takes:
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Adrian Bernecich Was Right On Portland Trail Blazers Wing Jerami Grant
Our very own Adrian Bernecich joined us on the We Like the Blazers pod!
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November 6, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Adrian was right. Adrian is ALWAYS right (...ok, no he isn't, but he was this time!) @cbergin.bsky.social and I welcomed our Aussie legend @abernecich.bsky.social to take a victory lap on his Jerami Grant takes:
www.blazersedge.com/trail-blazer...
www.blazersedge.com/trail-blazer...
Blazers say Blake Wesley sustained a fracture to the fifth metatarsal of his right foot in Friday's win over the Denver Nuggets.
His timeline for return will be determined at a later date.
His timeline for return will be determined at a later date.
November 3, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Blazers say Blake Wesley sustained a fracture to the fifth metatarsal of his right foot in Friday's win over the Denver Nuggets.
His timeline for return will be determined at a later date.
His timeline for return will be determined at a later date.