The Portland Trail Blazers' 36-46 record and unexpected midseason turnaround were largely due to their improved defense. Post All-Star break, the Blazers had the second-best defensive rating (112.1) ...

Apr 13, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin (left) and Trail Blazers’ head coach ...

The Alliteration is still entering his prime at 25 years old with two All-Star appearances and a Defensive Player of the Year ...