The Trail Blazers' home venue before the Moda Center was the Memorial Coliseum, which opened in 1960. It was renamed the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in 2011.

Steve Johnson was linked to the Portland Trail Blazers in 1968.

The Portland Trail Blazers were established in 1969 as a professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon.

On February 6, 1970, the NBA board of governors granted Portland the rights to a franchise, leading to the inception of the Trail Blazers in the NBA.

On February 24, 1970, the Trail Blazers team management held a contest to select the team's name, with 'Trail Blazers' being ultimately chosen from over 10,000 entries.

The Portland Trail Blazers played their first NBA game on October 16, 1970, as an expansion team.

In 1971, the Portland Trail Blazers drafted Sidney Wicks from UCLA with the second pick in the NBA draft, aiming for a high-scoring tandem with Geoff Petrie. However, Wicks turned out to be a disruptive force, leading to a challenging season.

In 1972, the Trail Blazers drafted LaRue Martin as the number one pick in the NBA draft.

In 1974, the Portland Trail Blazers drafted Bill Walton and hired Lenny Wilkens as the coach, aiming to build a strong team with Petrie and Wicks. The team had high hopes as they entered the 1974-1975 season.

Before the 1976-1977 season, the Portland Trail Blazers acquired key players like Maurice Lucas, Johnny Davis, and others to strengthen the team. This move was crucial in building the championship team.

On April 5, 1977, the Portland Trail Blazers began a sellout streak of 814 straight games, the longest in American major professional sports history.

The Portland Trail Blazers won the 1977 NBA Championship after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Finals. Maurice Lucas, Gross, Hollins, Davis, and Walton played key roles in the victory, with Walton delivering a classic performance in Game 6.

In 1978, Bill Walton became the only player from the Portland Trail Blazers to win the NBA Most Valuable Player award. His exceptional performance contributed significantly to the team's success.

In 1980, Maurice Lucas left the Portland Trail Blazers.

A photo of Stu Inman from 1982.

In 1983, the Portland Trail Blazers selected Clyde Drexler in the NBA draft, marking the beginning of a successful era for the team. Drexler would later have a Hall of Fame career and win an NBA title with the Houston Rockets.

During the summer of 1984, the Portland Trail Blazers participated in the NBA draft and selected Sam Bowie as the second overall pick. This draft choice would later become a subject of controversy due to Bowie's injury-prone career and being chosen before Michael Jordan.

The year 1985 was considered as 'The Lost Years' in the history of the Portland Trail Blazers. It was a period of struggle and challenges for the team.

In the spring of 1986, Jack Ramsay's tenure as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers came to an end. Ramsay had a significant impact on the team during his time as coach.

Larry Weinberg, Harley Frankel, and Morris Buckwalter were present at the 1987 draft representing the Portland Trail Blazers.

During the 1988-89 NBA season, the Portland Trail Blazers had a 39-43 record, finishing 8th in the Western Conference with a winning percentage of .476.

35 years ago, the Portland Trail Blazers made a coaching change by firing Mike Schuler and naming Rick Adelman as the interim head coach.

Led by Clyde Drexler, the Portland Trail Blazers reached the NBA Finals in 1990 but lost to the Detroit Pistons.

In 1991, the Blazers made it to the NBA Finals but lost to the Detroit Pistons with a 4-1 series result.

In the 1991–92 season, the Portland Trail Blazers repeated as Pacific champions and advanced to the NBA Finals where they faced the Chicago Bulls. The Blazers lost the series 4–2, solidifying the reputations of both Michael Jordan and Clyde Drexler.

In 1993, the Portland Trail Blazers bid farewell to the season with a focus on the Finals. This period marked a significant moment in the team's history.

In July 1994, the Trail Blazers appointed Bob Whitsitt as the new team president, known for his active involvement in player transactions.

In November 1995, the Portland Trail Blazers moved into the new Rose Garden arena before a record crowd of 21,398 spectators, marking their 814th consecutive sell-out.

In the 1996 off-season, the Trail Blazers made significant changes to their roster. They traded Strickland for Rasheed Wallace, acquired Isaiah Rider, signed Kenny Anderson, and drafted Jermaine O'Neal.

In the spring of 1997, Mike Dunleavy replaced P.J. Carlesimo as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers amid player-coach controversies.

In February 1998, the Portland Trail Blazers traded Kenny Anderson, Gary Trent, and Alvin Williams to the Toronto Raptors for Damon Stoudamire, Walt Williams, and Carlos Rogers.

The Memorial Day Miracle refers to a memorable game-winning shot by the Portland Trail Blazers' player, which took place on May 31, 1999.

During the 2000-01 season, General Manager Bob Whitsitt's trades had a negative impact on the team, leading them towards a period of struggle and disappointment. Key players like Shawn Kemp, Dale Davis, Rod Strickland, and Damon Stoudamire were prominently involved.

During the 2001-2002 NBA season, the Portland Trail Blazers had a 49-33 record with a .598 winning percentage, finishing 6th in the Western Conference.

During the 2001 NBA season, the Portland Trail Blazers faced criticism from the media and fans, being labeled as the 'Jail Blazers' due to off-court problems of many players.

The Portland Trail Blazers had a successful season in 2002-03, finishing with a record of 50-32. They secured the 3rd position out of 72 teams with a strong performance. Despite their efforts, they lost in the Western Conference 1st Round.

In the 2003–04 season, the team faced a significant decline in attendance due to image problems and lack of competitiveness on the court.

The Portland Trail Blazers had a challenging season in 2004-05, finishing 4th out of 5 with a record of 27 wins and 55 losses. The team struggled with a negative point differential and changes in coaching staff.

Maurice Cheeks was fired as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers on March 2, 2005, due to ongoing frustrations and poor performance of the team. He was replaced on an interim basis by Kevin Pritchard.

In May 2006, the team implemented a new policy requiring permission to record all interviews with team players and staff, allowing transcripts or recordings to be posted on the team website.

The 2006-07 season for the Portland Trail Blazers was marked by significant events such as a memorable draft, a Rookie of the Year celebration, and changes in the front office. Key figures during this period included Brandon Roy, Lamarcus Aldridge, Kevin Pritchard, Steve Patterson, Zach Randolph, and Paul Allen.

In November 2006, The Oregonian commissioned an outside editor to investigate the deteriorating relationship between the newspaper and the team. The investigation was considered unusual by rival publications, and the report criticized both sides without revealing any unexpected revelations.

The 2007-08 season of the Portland Trail Blazers featured prominent players such as Greg Oden, Brandon Roy, LaMarcus Aldridge, Kevin Pritchard, Travis Outlaw, and Rudy Fernandez.

Starting from the 2008-09 season, the Portland Trail Blazers made a comeback to the postseason for three consecutive years led by All-Star guard Brandon Roy.

On July 24, 2009, the Trail Blazers signed point guard Andre Miller to strengthen their roster for the upcoming season.

On July 21, 2010, Wesley Matthews signed a five-year deal with the Blazers after the Utah Jazz declined to match their offer, strengthening the team's roster for the upcoming season.

On August 12, 2010, the Trail Blazers signed new assistant general managers Bill Branch and Steve Rosenberry, and made changes to Nate McMillan's coaching staff by hiring Bernie Bickerstaff, Bob Ociepka, and Buck Williams.

Portland Trail Blazers executed a major trade on February 24, 2011, acquiring former All-Star and All-Defensive forward Gerald Wallace from the Charlotte Bobcats in exchange for Dante Cunningham, Joel Przybilla, and Sean Marks.

On June 23, 2011, in the NBA Draft, the Trail Blazers selected guards Nolan Smith and Jon Diebler from Duke University and Ohio State University respectively.

The first installment of a running history of the Portland Trail Blazers, focusing on key historical events and personal memories from individuals involved. This segment delves into the establishment of the franchise in 1970 up to the spring of 1976, before the Blazers' championship-winning season.

On July 7, 2011, the writer reflects on the 1977-78 season of the Portland Trail Blazers, highlighting the moment when Bill Walton got injured, leading to the end of the team's first championship era.

On July 13, 2011, the Portland Trail Blazers made a comeback to the NBA Finals during the 1989-90 season led by Clyde Drexler, with remarkable post-season performances.

The Bob Whitsitt Era at the Portland Trail Blazers comes to an end in 2002. Notable figures during this period include Rasheed Wallace, Bonzi Wells, Zach Randolph, Arvydas Sabonis, and Maurice Cheeks.

On August 16, 2011, Dave Deckard delved into the history of the Portland Trail Blazers in 2004, highlighting the significant regime change that took place. The article mentioned key figures like Rasheed Wallace, Bonzi Wells, Zach Randolph, and owner Paul Allen.

On December 9, 2011, Portland's three-time All-Star guard Brandon Roy announced his retirement due to chronic knee problems.

On December 15, 2011, the Blazers signed Jamal Crawford and Craig Smith to strengthen the team after the departure of key players like Brandon Roy.

On March 15, 2012, the Portland Trail Blazers made several moves before the 3 pm EST deadline. They traded Marcus Camby to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Hasheem Thabeet and Jonny Flynn, and also traded Gerald Wallace to the New Jersey Nets for Mehmet Okur, Shawne Williams, and a first-round draft pick.

On May 30, 2012, the Portland Trail Blazers secured the number 6 and number 11 picks in the NBA draft lottery. The number 6 pick was acquired via a trade with the Brooklyn Nets involving Gerald Wallace.

On June 28, 2012, the Portland Trail Blazers selected Damian Lillard with the 6th overall pick in the NBA draft. This marked the beginning of the Damian Lillard era for the team.

On August 7, 2012, Terry Stotts was hired as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers. This decision was made as part of the team's restructuring under new management.

On January 11, 2013, Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers was unanimously named Rookie of the Year after an impressive season.

Eight years ago, Damian Lillard played a crucial role in a significant win for the Portland Trail Blazers against the Golden State Warriors.

The ongoing history of the Portland Trail Blazers focuses on the 2010-11 season, highlighting key players such as LaMarcus Aldridge, Brandon Roy, Gerald Wallace, Greg Oden, Andre Miller, and Wesley Matthews.

On December 12, 2013, LaMarcus Aldridge scored 31 points and grabbed 25 rebounds in a game against the Rockets, marking the first time a Trail Blazers' player achieved a 30-point, 25-rebound game.

On December 14, 2013, the Blazers set a franchise record by making 21 three-pointers in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

On October 29, 2014, the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 106–89 in their season opener at home, setting a positive tone for the season.

The Blazers won 11 straight games in November 2014, contributing to their successful season.

On December 15, 2014, Blazers' starting center Robin Lopez fractured his right hand in a game against the Spurs, causing him to miss the next 23 games.

On December 19, 2014, the Blazers won 129–119 in triple overtime against the Spurs, with Damian Lillard and LaMarcus Aldridge combining for 75 points.

On December 23, 2014, the Blazers tied their own record by making 21 three-pointers in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats, becoming the first NBA team to achieve this feat more than once in a season.

Damian Lillard was voted in as a reserve to his first All-Star game in 2014, joining LaMarcus Aldridge to represent Portland at the event.

On December 30, 2014, the Blazers tied their own record by making 21 three-pointers in a game against the Charlotte Bobcats, becoming the first NBA team to achieve this feat more than once in a season.

Wesley Matthews suffered a season-ending Achilles tendon tear on March 5, 2015, during a game. He was considered the 'heart and soul' of the team by his teammates.

On March 30, 2015, the Blazers defeated the Phoenix Suns, 109–86, securing their first Northwest Division title since 1999.

The Trail Blazers released Barrett, Rice, and analyst Antonio Harvey. Kevin Calabro was announced as the new lead commentator for the 2016–17 season.

The Portland Trail Blazers renewed their contract with CSN Northwest through the 2020–2021 season, granting exclusive rights to all Trail Blazers games starting in the 2017–18 season.

NBC Sports Northwest launched a paid over-the-top service called Blazers Plus, offering access to 15 games for the remainder of the season.

An unknown team played against Portland Trail Blazers and won with a score of 108-120.

An unknown team played against Portland Trail Blazers and won with a score of 103-112.

On April 21, 2018, the Portland Trail Blazers were swept 4-0 by the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the playoffs, ending their postseason run.

In the 2019 season, the Portland Trail Blazers advanced to the conference finals for the first time in nearly two decades, propelled by standout performances from Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum.

Kevin Calabro announced his departure as TV play-by-play broadcaster for the Trail Blazers. Jordan Kent was named interim TV play-by-play broadcaster.

Carmelo Anthony joined the Portland Trail Blazers, marking his debut with the team.

On June 4, 2021, the Portland Trail Blazers mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Stotts and appointed Chauncey Billups as the new head coach of the franchise.

The Blazers were once a contender, but off the court issues got in the way of their greatness.

Amid a challenging season, the Blazers decided to trade CJ McCollum to the New Orleans Pelicans, creating an opportunity for Anfernee Simons to step up in leading the team's offense.

The Blazers made a trade with the Detroit Pistons, receiving Jerami Grant in exchange for future draft picks in 2023 and 2025.

During the 2022 NBA draft, the Blazers selected Shaedon Sharpe and Jabari Walker with the 7th and 57th picks respectively, aiming to strengthen their roster.

On August 11, 2022, the NBA retired Bill Russell's No. 6 jersey for all its member teams.

In a significant move, the Blazers traded Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, acquiring Jrue Holiday, Deandre Ayton, and Toumani Camara in return, along with future draft picks.

Brandon Roy, a beloved figure in Portland Trail Blazers history, was recognized by the team and fans during a special event at the Moda Center.