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Dwight Jaynes
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Five-time Oregon Sportswriter of the Year. Once Oregon Sportscaster of the Year. Oregon Sports Hall of Fame. Former Oregonian and Portland Tribune sports columnist. Author of two books about the Trail Blazers. Writing again at dwightjaynes.substack.co
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The NBA Cup: A flim-flam the league is using to persuade you these games have added importance
And whole lot of fans -- and media -- seem to be cooperating in the scheme
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November 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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When do we admit the Yang mistake and wonder what Blazers would've looked like with Cedric Coward?
That draft-night trade Portland made with Memphis is not looking real nice right now
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November 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Why haven't the Blazers found a journeyman point guard to fill in until the wounded return?
But the team's recent defensive nosedive has just as much to do with the losses
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November 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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As painful as it could be right now, it's time for the Trail Blazers to explore a Jrue Holiday trade
Over the long haul, his value will never be higher and it's all about the franchise's future
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November 17, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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It's Finally Time To Talk About Butler, Pennsylvania
If you know me well, you know I don't delve into conspiracy theories.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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In what could be a rollercoaster season for your favorite team, some advice on how to handle it
Blazer fan? A fan of ANY team -- try to keep some degree of perspective
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November 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Too early to give up on Yang Hansen? Of course, but there's doubt about his impact this season
His offense has not been there so far and that's not even the biggest problem
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October 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Loved this series
October 31, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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How far has Trey Yesavage climbed this season? He pitched against the Hillsboro Hops in May
The Hops' new ballpark is set to be completed on time and it's going to be special
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October 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Yes, Shohei Ohtani is special and one of a kind, but MLB has never encouraged two-way players
How many other players could have pulled off both roles if they had been allowed to do it?
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October 28, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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The pressure defense and uptempo offense are perfect for the Blazers -- but maybe not for Yang Hansen
A small sample size, but for right now, the game is too fast for the rookie center
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October 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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The word on new Blazer interim coach Tiago Splitter: "He is smart, disciplined and passionate... Portland is lucky to have him"
Ex-NBA center led his Paris team to its first league championship last season
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October 23, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Free post today: Your link to the FBI news conference this morning with details of the Chauncey Billups charges
Fixed poker games where Portland coach is said to have been used to lure players
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October 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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As the NBA season opens, a few things to watch for with the Trail Blazers and the rest of the NBA
How many wins for Portland and what is LeBron doing with his time off now and why?
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October 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Will the Mariners win tonight? I don't know but if there is any justice at all, they probably should
It appears that Seattle is going to need multiple home runs, because that is the formula
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October 20, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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An attempt to bring common sense to the mess that is the Oregon State athletic department
Do you want the current athletic department "leadership" hiring the next coach?
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October 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Should Toumani Camara change his name to Threemani? And other Blazer thoughts
Be careful about over-reaction to preseason games, but there are some real questions
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October 9, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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The Trail Blazer offense will be "A ton" different this season and you will like it
No more of three players standing around watching endless pick-and-rolls
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September 30, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Please tell me, Penn State, what is so intimidating about people wearing white?
Whatever those fans were wearing, it didn't seem to matter to the Ducks
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September 28, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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After gobbling cupcakes to open the season, will the Ducks be ready to feast?
Does it help or hurt teams to open with a string of very easy victories?
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September 11, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Where is Portland State football -- and the entire athletic department -- headed?
Can the university continue to operate as a viable Division I participant much longer?
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August 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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If so, where are those ideas???
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Casinos are cultural vacuums and Portland can bring far more vibrant ideas.
August 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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What can be done with Moda Center and the Rose Quarter? A casino is the answer
It's the best way to make that ghost town of a neighborhood vibrant
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August 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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CJ McCollum is no longer a Trail Blazer but he's back where summers are "the best"
He brought his wines to Willamette Valley CC Sunday for a tasting
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August 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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The Blazers' potential owner pledges to keep team in town, but ...
Doesn't he have to say that? At least I can't find a Seattle connection
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August 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM