{
  "id": 19705230,
  "title": "Dame Time is back in Portland — and the Blazers look dangerous",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/dame-time-is-back-in-portland-and-the-blazers-look-dangerous",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T20:50:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dame-time-back-portland-blazers-132904797.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Portland's basketball team, the Blazers, is set to make a strong start to the 2026-27 NBA season. New head coach Micah Nori, a long-time NBA assistant, will lead the team as they welcome back several key players and welcome two high-profile additions: Damian Lillard and Ja Morant. The starting lineup will consist of five All-Stars, a former All-Defensive Second Team member, an elite young center, and abundant scoring potential. The team will utilize a 10-man rotation, allowing them to make the most of their depth and versatility. With a focus on offense, the Blazers are expected to play an aggressive, fast-paced style, taking advantage of their star-studded backcourt duo's exceptional scoring ability. The team's coaching staff, led by Nori, is praised for their positive approach and effective communication with the players. The Blazers aim to build on their strong start last season, securing a spot in the play-in tournament and earning a seventh seed in the Western Conference.",
  "summary": "A new Blazers season brings a new starting lineup, a new coach, a new ownership group and a new set of expectations.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}