A new head coach will roam the sidelines. A franchise icon will make his long-awaited return. An All-Star will begin his redemption tour. And a new ownership group will watch its first season opener from Paul Allen’s former seats along the Moda Center baseline. The Blazers open the 2026-27 NBA season Wednesday night against the Phoenix Suns — a team they upset in April in the play-in tournament — and if you’re just now tuning in for the start of the regular season, well, there’s a lot you missed. Read more at the link in our bio. 📷: Joe Freeman #blazers #portlandtrailblazers #trailblazers #nba #basketball #portland #portlandoregon #theoregonian