The Portland Trail Blazers are riding a four-game winning streak as they prepare to open training camp later this month. Their last outing was a solid 118-106 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on April 3, 2026, capping a recent run of strong form.
Everything is changing in Portland. Tom Dundon took over as the team's new owner back in April, bringing a fresh perspective to the franchise. Then in July, the Blazers hired Micah Nori as their new head coach. Nori has reportedly been working non-stop since his appointment, getting ready for his first camp in charge. This complete overhaul at the top signals a clear break from the past and sets the stage for a rebuilt identity on the court.
Joe Freeman of The Oregonian/OregonLive reported on the upcoming changes. The team's recent results provide a positive foundation. Before beating the Pelicans, they dominated the Milwaukee Bucks 130-99 on March 26 and won a high-scoring affair against the Indiana Pacers 127-119 on March 18.
Portland's form has been impressive. Their last five games show a record of 4 wins and 1 loss (WWWWL), with that single defeat coming back in April 2025. The current four-game win streak features some explosive offensive performances. They put up 130 points against the Bucks and 127 on the road in Indiana. Defense was key in their most recent win, holding the Pelicans to 106 points.
Earlier results from last April show a mixed bag, with a 109-81 win over the Los Angeles Lakers followed by a 103-86 loss to the Golden State Warriors the next day. A 133-126 loss to the Utah Jazz on April 10, 2025, rounds out their recent scorelines. This blend of high-scoring games and defensive stands gives Coach Nori plenty of film to review before camp.
The immediate focus is entirely on training camp. It's the first chance for Nori to implement his systems and for the players to adapt to new leadership. With a new owner watching closely, expectations will be different. The camp will set the tone for the preseason and the long NBA campaign ahead. Every drill, every scrimmage, and every meeting will be part of building a new team culture.
Players will need to buy into the new philosophy quickly. The roster, which fans can explore on our roster page, has shown it can score in bunches. Refining their defensive consistency and executing under a new coach's game plan will be the big tasks. The energy from a strong finish to the previous season should provide a good starting point. But camp is where the real work begins for this reinvented Trail Blazers squad.
