Billups names Portland Trail Blazers’ starting lineup for opening night

Blazers’ $160 Million Forward Left Out of Starting Lineup

The Portland Trail Blazers are starting five younger players on opening night, leaving $160 million forward Jerami Grant on the bench as coach Chauncey Billups emphasizes chemistry and defense.

Billups names Portland Trail Blazers’ starting lineup for opening night

The Blazers will start Holiday, Sharpe, Avdija, Camara and Clingan on Wednesday, when they host the Minnesota Timberwolves at 7 p.m. at the Moda Center.

Blazers shock fans with unexpected player in opening night starting lineup

Blazers unveil surprising twist in opening night starting lineup The Portland Trail Blazers have turned heads as they revealed their starting lineup for opening night, featuring a surprising name that few anticipated. As the team gears up for the new season, fans and analysts alike are buzzing over this unexpected choice. A Bold Decision In a move that caught many off guard, the Blazers have included a player in their starting five who has not t…

Shaedon Sharpe Beats Out Jerami Grant For Trail Blazers' Final Opening-Night Starting Spot

Sharpe will start alongside Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, Deni Avdija and Donovan Clingan.

Blazers Announce No Jerami Grant in Opening Night Starting Lineup

A change to Portland’s rotation.

West Notes: Blazers, Jerami Grant, Grizzlies, Rockets, Tari Eason

File photo Trail Blazers The Trail Blazers will roll with a new look when their season tips off Wednesday against the Timberwolves. Per Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report, Portland’s starting five will feature Jrue Holiday and Shaedon Sharpe in the backcourt, with Toumani Camara and Deni Avdija at forward, and Donovan Clingan in the middle. That means Jerami Grant is headed to the bench — something he hasn’t done since the 2019–20 season wit…