Before one of the signature wins of the Portland Trail Blazers’ unexpected, absurd and, yes, entertaining run of success, I had a conversation with Joe Cronin about the ambiguities of this tanking ...

The Blazers have won eight of their last nine games to change the narrative of their season with trade deadline looming.

Portland is looking to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Indiana. The teams play Tuesday for the first time this season.