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5 new Trail Blazers you absolutely need to know
Anfernee Simons instructs Deandre Ayton at the Trail Blazers' training camp in Santa Barbara.
Anfernee Simons (now the longest-tenured player on the team) coaches up newcomer Deandre Ayton at training camp. | Photo via Portland Trail Blazers
Who’s got next?

For the first time since 2012, Trail Blazers fans enter the NBA season knowing Damian Lillard won’t be a watch tap away from stepping into a game-saving three-pointer. But following trades that sent Dame to the Milwaukee Bucks and two core players to the Phoenix Suns — bye Nurk, bye Nassir — it’s time to get excited about the players who are on our roster.

Here are five new Blazers you absolutely need to know ahead of the home opener against the Orlando Magic on Friday, Oct. 27.

Scoot Henderson, No. 00

Headline writers can rejoice, Scoot’s only going to be known by one name. The second pick in this year’s draft is poised to contend for rookie of the year honors against an all-time field (just Google “Wemby” and find out). We could be looking at the next great Blazer guard to lace up their sneakers at the Moda Center.

Malcolm Brogdon, No. 92

There has been speculation whether Brogdon would be traded before the season, but (for now) the dependable guard is ready to suit up for his first game in Rip City.


Malcolm Brogdon coaches up Scoot Henderson at the Trail Blazers training camp.

Malcolm Brogdon’s veteran leadership will be invaluable for rookie Scoot Henderson (right).

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Photo via Portland Trail Blazers

Deandre Ayton, No. 2

The first pick in the 2018 draft had an up-and-down start to his career in Phoenix. All we know is that Ayton, at age 25, is already one of the best centers in the league. Oh, and he’s huuuge with a 7-ft-6-inch wingspan.

Robert Williams III, No. 35

Time Lord (a nickname borne from being late to events early in his career) is sure to be an instant hit in Portland after proving himself in front of the hard-to-please Boston fan base.

Toumani Camara, No. 33

We are going out on a limb with this pick, but the bouncy Belgian rookie has shown flashes of brilliance in pre-season games and could work his way into the team’s regular rotation.
 
Events
Monday, Oct. 23
Tuesday, Oct. 24
  • Tuesday Trivia - “Stranger Things” | Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 7 p.m. | The 4th Wall PDX, 1445 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland | $10 | Show off your knowledge of Eleven and the Upside Down in this fun competition where prizes are at stake.
  • Angel Olsen (Night 1) | Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 8 p.m. | Revolution Hall, 1300 SE Stark St., Ste. 110, Portland | $40 | Hear the “Big Time” indie singer/songwriter who brings her dream pop from Asheville, North Carolina.
  • The Portland GrandSLAM | Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 8 p.m. | Aladdin Theater, 3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland | $34 | Join this culmination of The Moth’s storytelling mastery, where people from all walks of life share tales of love and heartbreak, emotion and wit.
Wednesday, Oct. 25
  • Halloween Poetry Slam | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 7 p.m. | Experiment PDX, 1421 SE Stark St., Portland | $10-$15 | Stage fright takes on a new meaning at this poetic event filled with hauntings, horror, and candy corn.
  • Swizzle Chicks | Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 7-9 p.m. | Arrivederci Wine & Jazz, 17023 SE McLoughlin Blvd., Milwaukie | $8 | Dine on delicious Italian fare and tap your feet to the tunes of this talented trio and their band, the Piping Hot Toddies.
Thursday, Oct. 26
  • Pumpkin Carving Party | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 7 p.m. | The Rambler, 4205 N. Mississippi Ave., Portland | Free | The first 20 participants get a free pumpkin to carve, but you can always BYOG (bring your own gourd).
  • Girls Gotta Eat: Snack City Tour | Thursday, Oct. 26 | 8 p.m. | Newmark Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland | $42.50-$109 | Tune in to this live show of the comedy podcast that answers “burning questions about sex, dating, and relationships in a one-of-a-kind interactive experience.”
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News Notes
Edu
  • Wednesday, Nov. 1. That’s the day the Portland Association of Teachers has chosen to begin their strike, the first to ever occur in the district. If no agreement is reached before then, PPS will close all schools with no online or in-person instruction. Information and resources for families are available online. (OPB)
Sports
  • Know your foe. The Portland Thorns will face NJ/NY Gotham FC at home on Sunday, Nov. 5, in the NWSL semifinal. During their two regular season matches, the teams split the fixtures, each home team earning a win. Watch them play at Providence Park for a spot in the final.
Drink
  • Looking for a quirky downtown cocktail bar to quench your thirst? Try Icarus, the recently opened space from local restaurant group Sesame Collective that features eye-catching art (the exploding disco ball is phenomenal). Pick from libations labeled “Rise” — think classic and minimal — or “Fall,” the more over-the-top concoctions. (Eater Portland)
The Word
  • Rucking. It’s the trendy exercise that involves walking with a weighted backpack or vest on. People like Sheri Hollinger, aka Mother Rucker, have taken up the workout with roots in military training for the health benefits and community on the beautiful hiking trails in the Portland area. (Portland Monthly)
Announced
  • Canada soccer legend Christine Sinclair has decided to hang up her cleats for her country. She retires with 190 goals on the world stage — the most by any player, male or female — and a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Don’t worry Thorns fans, she’s coming back next season. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Number
  • $5 million. The Chiles Foundation announced a gift for the University of Portland’s athletics department, specifically earmarked for maintenance and upgrades of the Chiles Center. The domed structure is home to the school’s basketball, volleyball, and indoor track and field programs, and soon, the Rip City Remix. (Portland Business Journal)
State
  • The buzz about Oregon’s newest license plate is building. On Nov. 1, you can purchase the bee design, created by Marek Stanton of Estacada, for your car; the $40 surcharge will go toward research focused on keeping pollinator populations thriving. (The Oregonian/Oregon Live)
Travel
  • Why wait to book your next fall beach getaway to Seabrook? Just three hours from Portland, discover beach bonfires, razor clam digging, hiking, biking, indoor and outdoor heated pools, and award-winning restaurants. Bonus: Book two nights and score the third for free with code EXTRANIGHT23 — a deal if we ever heard one.*
Tech
  • If you’re parting with $80 to $100 every month for phone services, it’s time for a change. Get unlimited data, talk, and text with Boost Mobile for $12.50 for your first month.*
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Culture

Where would you film a scary movie in Portland?
A dull orange sunset shines on Pittock Mansion in Portland, Oregon.
Portland already has its own haunted mansion. | Photo by Geremia
Calling all slasher and horror movie buffs. We want to know what location would be on your must-see list for a scary movie set in Portland.

Whether it’s a shot of fog rising above Oaks Bottom with the protagonist running down the railroad tracks or the harp inside Pittock Mansion playing with no one there — what is your vision?

Imagine outdoor spaces, buildings, or neighborhoods that are built for a scream queen.

Set the scene, and let us know.

Your responses

A used car lot on 82nd

Depending on the type of vehicles being sold, a dead body or bodies in RVs, cars with darkly tinted windows, a voice flowing from vehicles saying “get me out of here” and you can’t. Something happening around the vacant Canton Grill. — Susan J.

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What remains of the minimum security county jail at Edgefield

I think about this every time I’m waiting to get to the gates for an awesome concert. Rundown, overgrown, barely identifiable as a structure... it’s scary just to look at. — Elizabeth R.

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Vista Bridge — Donna M.

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Lone Fir Cemetery, one of Portland’s oldest cemeteries — anonymous
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The Center for Native Arts and Cultures is a place of community and expression, built on the land where Indigenous people hunted, fished, and lived for millennia. Remarkably, a creek runs through the Southeast Portland building’s basement, representing a tangible thread through the past and the future. Check out its upcoming events.
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