Kelly Doyle

Sports Audience Editor @oregonian | @KOINNews @Cronkite_ASU @sportscronkite & @statepress alum

[Joe Freeman @BlazerFreeman]

I spent some time last night with Tom Dundon at the end of a marathon day, and the Blazers' new owner made it clear he wants "more winning, less losing."

What does he have to say about the status of his coach, GM, president and the roster? Read more:

https://t.co/iuXv2Hz7dT

[Joe Freeman @BlazerFreeman]

The official charges against Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups are money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy.

He will appear in Federal Court in Portland later this afternoon and be arraigned on his indictment in Brooklyn at a future date, according to the FBI.

[Ryan Clarke @RyanTClarke]

FWIW: Sabrina Ionescu is a free agent in 2026.

[Bill Oram @billoram]

Portland gets its WNBA team. https://t.co/TURgnaA6pr

[Ryan Clarke @RyanTClarke]

Dan Lanning got his start as a QC intern for Todd Graham at Pittsburgh. When he followed Graham to Arizona State, he met/befriended future assistants Joe Lorig and Brian Michalowski.

Their paths from Tempe to Eugene are defined by relationships. #GoDucks https://t.co/isRc1q3Xhw

[Paola Boivin @PaolaBoivin]

I couldn’t help it. I’ve weaseled my way back into ⁦@azcsports⁩ with an occasional column https://t.co/LwxBjDOf61

[Bill Oram @billoram]

It’s not just about a spring game.

Wounded Oregon State needs to put its pride aside and starting thinking more like — gulp — Oregon.

Part 2 of what is turning into an occasional series:

https://t.co/7lYvXXxwt5

[The Oregonian @Oregonian]

A party in Ashland, Oregon, spirals out of control. Basketball player Brett Hollins lands in prison. Nearly 8 years later, Hollins wants to be proof that people can and do change.

📹 @Sean2M & Dave Killen
📝 @billoram

Read the full series here:
https://t.co/I8mmtq4Mae

[The Oregonian @Oregonian]

Anfernee Simons clutch late as Trail Blazers beat Bucks, spoil Damian Lillard’s return https://t.co/WYe05j4uNk

[Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress]

For the doubters: Multiple Blazers sources saying that the Deandre Ayton ice age situation was absolutely real. Where he lives received heavy snow and ice. He was unable to get out. People were unable to get to him.

[Kelly Doyle @kelly_doyle_]

@RyanTClarke @NikStreng 🫣

[Bill Oram @billoram]

New: I'm told the Blazers were caught off guard by Cathy Engelbert's letter. Owner Jody Allen had pushed back planned Moda Center renovations to 2027 to give WNBA franchise multiple seasons at Moda before being displaced to Memorial Coliseum for a season. https://t.co/iuOvsOPttJ

[Bill Oram @billoram]

UPDATE: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert sends letter to @RonWyden saying plans for a team have been "deferred" despite Portland being an "ideal destination" for expansion. Cites planned Moda Center renovations in consecutive summers as sticking point. https://t.co/iuOvsOPttJ

[The Oregonian @Oregonian]

The WNBA has shelved plans to bring an expansion team to Portland after discussions with local entrepreneur Kirk Brown broke down at the 11th hour.

Read more here: https://t.co/dDCBk0BjBT

[Kelly Doyle @kelly_doyle_]

At least we have one thing to look forward to

[Bill Oram @billoram]

BREAKING: Plans to bring a WNBA team to Portland have fallen through, sources say, and it is unclear whether millionaire entrepreneur Kirk Brown remains involved with the city's bid. https://t.co/iuOvsOPttJ

[Ryan Clarke @RyanTClarke]

At the Regence Boys & Girls Club in Portland, where former Oregon Ducks and current NY Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu is set to unveil a new basketball court alongside the Mamba & Mambacita Foundation and BODYARMOR. #GoDucks #WNBA

[Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress]

“I'm at an organization that wants me and wants me to succeed. So, there's a lot more passion when you feel that mentally and you know you've seen that physically as well. So, there'll be a lot more grit and a lot more domination.” - Deandre Ayton on his motor.

[Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress]

“I’m not here to be the new Dame. It’s a new era for a reason. So, I’m here to be Scoot Henderson.”

[Aaron J. Fentress @AaronJFentress]

Damian Lillard’s legacy in Rip City runs deeper than basketball

“He essentially carried the mantle for so long. Over a decade of consistent, sustained greatness. I think his body of work speaks for itself.” - CJ McCollum

https://t.co/4udXUcCvAt

[The Oregonian @Oregonian]

Sophia Smith’s boyfriend catches two touchdowns for Arizona Cardinals https://t.co/Jl4SAkg55d