After Getting Trail Blazers Back to the Playoffs, Tiago Splitter Has Made Himself the Obvious Choice to Stay the Head Coach
Splitter took over amid scandal and has the Blazers in the playoffs for the first time since 2021.
Fire/WNBA
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Iyana Martín is Fire GM Vanja Černivec's Biggest Ask of 'Trust' Yet
The Fire took the 20-year-old Spanish point guard with the No. 7 overall pick. She is not expected to play in the WNBA this season.
Fire Sign Megan Gustafson to 2-Year, $1.25 Million Contract to Address Frontcourt Hole
Gustafson played the last two seasons with the Las Vegas Aces and won last season's championship.
Fire Sign Bridget Carleton, Karlie Samuelson in Opening Free Agency Moves
Carleton was the Fire's top overall pick in last week's WNBA expansion draft.
Portland Fire Finally Have Basketball Players Ahead of Inaugural WNBA Season
Bridget Carleton and Nika Mühl headlined Portland's haul in the WNBA expansion draft
What the WNBA's New CBA Means for the Portland Fire's Inaugural Roster
The Fire have 47 days to assemble a roster completely from scratch before their expansion season begins.
Portland Fire Announce Schedule for Inaugural WNBA Season
The Fire will play their first game on May 9 against the Chicago Sky.
Sylvia Fowles Expected to Join Portland Fire as Assistant Coach
Fowles won four Defensive Player of the Year awards and and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2025.
Portland Fire Add Brittni Donaldson in Dual Coaching, Front Office Roles
Donaldson has worked in the NBA since 2017 in various roles with the Hawks, Pistons and Raptors.
Portland Fire Name Alex Sarama Franchise's First-Ever Head Coach
Sarama spent a year with the Rip City Remix before joining the Cleveland Cavaliers as director of player development.
Ashley Battle Joins Portland Fire's Front Office as VP of Basketball Operations
Battle, a former WNBA player, most recently worked as a TV commentator for the Connecticut Sun and as a scout for the Boston Celtics.
Portland Fire Nail Their Most Important Hire With New GM Vanja Černivec
The Bhathals prioritized the right things in finding their first leader of basketball operations.
Portland Fire Name Vanja Černivec Franchise's First General Manager
Černivec has extensive international scouting experience and currently serves as VP of basketball operations for the Golden State Valkyries.