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Blazers Edge Roundtable: How Will Portland Come Out of the Gate This Season?

Welcome in to the first of a series of seven questions we asked some of the Blazers Edge staff about this upcoming season. It’s been awhile since we’ve held a roundtable discussion, and thought it would be fun to get…

By MaxContract Adrian Bernecich · Blazer's Edge

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Blazer's Edge writers debated whether the Portland Trail Blazers will start strong or struggle early this season.
Josh Fisher and Kevin Lawler highlighted a demanding early schedule with multiple long road trips as a major challenge.
Adrian Bernecich noted an unorthodox backcourt could cause messy play and early losses in winnable games.

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Blazer's Edge writers Josh Fisher, Adrian Bernecich, Max Contract, Kevin Lawler, and Paul Navarre participated in a roundtable discussion evaluating how the Portland Trail Blazers will perform early in the upcoming season. The panel analyzed whether the team will gel quickly or endure growing pains given their difficult opening schedule and new roster dynamics.

Several writers cited a road-heavy calendar and lineup adjustments as significant obstacles, with Fisher and Lawler projecting a tough start against strong Western Conference opponents. Conversely, Max Contract predicted a 17-14 record by the end of the calendar year, suggesting early travel could accelerate team chemistry.

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Blazers Edge Roundtable: How Will Portland Come Out of the Gate This Season?

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