Due to the 2011 NBA lockout the regular season was shortened to 66 games.
The Trail Blazers finished the season in 11th place in the Western Conference with a 28–38 record.
It was the last season with head coach Nate McMillan, who was fired on March[1] and with starting shooting guard Brandon Roy, who announced his retirement.
[2] The Trail Blazers also parted ways with their number one pick from the 2007 NBA draft Greg Oden after an injury-marred short career with the team.
[10] The Chinese Basketball Association, however, only allows its clubs to sign foreign free agents who could play for at least the entire season.