pbrewer+FollowVisiting Portland Made Me Realize How Different Liberal Ideals Are from Reality Portland markets itself as progressive, accepting, artsy — the kind of place where “everyone belongs.” But when I visited, the contrast between the image and the reality felt impossible to ignore. I saw activists holding signs about equality while stepping around homeless camps like they were trash. I watched a man overdose outside a vegan cafe while everyone kept sipping lattes like it was normal background noise. Then a local told me, “What you see on Instagram isn’t Portland. This is.” It made me wonder: How can a city preach compassion yet coexist so comfortably with visible suffering? And why do tourists get blamed for “not understanding Portland,” when maybe the city doesn’t understand itself? #Travel #Portland #RealAmerica887382Share
David Howard+FollowBlazers erase 22-point deficit to hand Thunder their first loss of the seasonThe Portland Trail Blazers pulled off a stunning 121–119 comeback win over the defending champs, snapping their 16-game losing streak against OKC. Down by 22 points, Portland stormed back to secure their 7th-biggest comeback since the 1996–97 season — and the second-largest comeback in the NBA this year. Deni Avdija led the charge, going 15-for-16 from the free-throw line, both career highs. #RipCity #TrailBlazers #Portland #NBA 321Share
Steve Francis+FollowHall of Famer Lenny Wilkens Passes Away at 88Sad news for the basketball world — Lenny Wilkens, one of only five people ever inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach, has passed away at 88. A nine-time All-Star and a member of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team, Wilkens also became a legendary coach, leading six franchises and winning a championship with the Seattle SuperSonics, forever etching his name into the city’s basketball history. Beyond the court, Wilkens was known for his leadership and decades of community work in Seattle. A true pioneer and ambassador of the game. Rest in peace to one of the greats. 🙏 #LennyWilkens #NBA #RIP #Seattle #HallOfFame #BasketballLegend #Portland 441Share
Nicholas Buchanan+FollowYang HanSen Shows Career-Best Performance vs OKCRough night for the Blazers, but a bright spot for rookie Yang HanSen. In Portland’s blowout loss to the Thunder, Yang logged the most minutes and most shot attempts of his NBA career so far — and made the first three-pointer of his career. He finished with: 8 PTS | 4 REB | 3 AST | 1 STL | 1 BLK 3/11 FG | 1/6 3PT in 17:36 of action. Despite early-season struggles, Yang looked noticeably more comfortable and decisive tonight. A small step in the box score, but a big step in confidence. #YangHanSen #RipCity #Blazers #NBA #NBARookies #Portland 20Share
Andrew Anderson+FollowCaleb Love exploded off the Blazers bench tonight and lifted Portland to a comeback winFrom the bench, rookie guard Caleb Love delivered the best performance of his NBA career, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a thrilling road victory. Love dropped 26 points, shot 6-14 from three, and buried clutch fourth-quarter shots to rally the team. In a game where Portland lacked key starters, Love’s bench explosion was the spark the team needed. When Dame came back from injury, do you expect the TrailBlazers to make some noise? #NBA #TrailBlazers #CalebLove #NBANews #Portland 20Share
Beth Holland+FollowWarriors awful rebounding night vs. Blazers sealed their fateThe Golden State Warriors were absolutely dominated on the boards by the Portland Trail Blazers — giving up a 52-32 rebound margin including 21 offensive boards. That kind of margin killed their chance to win, even with Stephen Curry’s 38-point effort. When you're getting outrebounded that badly, you're out of the game before the final buzzer. What do you think went wrong with the Warriors? #NBA #Warriors #Blazers #Rebounding #DubNation #Portland 41Share
Edwin French+FollowBlazers' Yang Hansen Posts Career Highs in Return to NBA ActionChinese center Yang Hansen made a strong return to the NBA stage, logging his first double-digit minutes after being recalled by the Trail Blazers. In Portland’s 110–127 loss to the Suns, Yang played 13:08 and delivered his best NBA performance to date: 9 points (4-for-7 FG) 5 rebounds 3 assists 1 block All three major categories — points, rebounds, assists — were career highs, and he looked noticeably more confident and composed on the floor, with several impressive scoring moments. Yang had been sent to the G-League during Portland’s five-game road trip, where he rediscovered his rhythm with two strong outings for the Rip City Remix: 8/13/4 in one game and 21/9/3 in the next. Now back with the Blazers, Yang is earning another opportunity to carve out a role in the NBA — and this performance is a promising step. #NBA #YangHansen #TrailBlazers #Portland #RisingStar 30Share
David Howard+FollowAyton put up 29 points and 10 rebounds without Bron and LukaDespite missing star players, the Lakers picked up a gritty 123-115 win over the Blazers. Deandre Ayton put up 29 points and 10 rebounds on 14-of-19 shooting. Rui Hachimura chipped in 28 points on 10-of-15 from the floor. Blazers rookie Yang Hansen again did not record minutes in this matchup. This was a statement win: the Lakers showed depth and resilience, reminding the league they don’t need all their stars firing to move forward. Ayton’s dominance inside was a highlight, he looked both efficient and aggressive than he used to be. #NBA #Lakers #TrailBlazers #Ayton #LosAngeles #Portland 110Share
pbrewer+FollowPortland Isn’t “Weird” Anymore — It’s Just Broken 💔 People told me Portland was the land of artists and dreamers. But walking downtown, I saw boarded-up shops, graffiti that wasn’t art anymore, and tents stretching for blocks. Locals blamed politics, tourists blamed drugs, and no one seemed to care enough to fix anything. Everyone just filmed it for TikTok — “Portland aesthetic.” The weirdness used to be charming. Now it’s exhaustion dressed as rebellion. Maybe cities don’t die all at once — maybe they fade when no one’s proud to call them home. #Travel #Portland #UrbanDecay31139Share
Pamela Owens+FollowOne of the greatest excuses in NBA history 😭“Deandre Ayton out tonight due to icy roads in his neighborhood.” Legendary. #NBA #DeandreAyton #Memes #NBAHistory #Portland #Sports 51Share
