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The Portland Trail Blazers are at a crossroads. After finishing third in the Western Conference last season, Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum looked poised to bring the Blazers out of the first round. But things didn’t go as planned. The New Orleans Pelicans swept Portland and there was no answer for Anthony Davis and Jrue […]

The Oakland Raiders and Chicago Bears are finalizing a blockbuster deal that will send superstar defensive end Khalil Mack to The Windy City, according to multiple reports. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is a Raiders fan, and he expressed his displeasure with the move on Saturday morning: Very disappointed raiders fan this morning — […]

Earlier, it was reported that the Phoenix Suns have been kicking the tires on a potential trade that would land them a star point guard. Among the players the Suns are reportedly eyeing in such a deal is Portland Trail Blazers court general Damian Lillard. It’s a bit of a chin-scratching news that must have […]

The Phoenix Suns just made a trade for Ryan Anderson and De’Anthony Melton, but they’re still looking to make a move for a top-notch point guard. In a bid to get back to being a contender in a much stronger Western Conference, the team has reportedly pursued Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, Charlotte Hornets […]

Last season, Lou Williams made headlines after scoring 50 points against the Golden State Warriors. The Los Angeles Clippers entered the game having lost 21 of their last 23 games at Oracle Arena (moreover, they lost 12 games in a row against their Division rivals), so it took a herculean effort to help lead the […]

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers posted a photo of him and his son on social media. His former teammate Gerald Henderson tried to stretch out a jab but got a taste of his own medicine. Check out how Lillard retaliated to Henderson’s comment. Below is a screenshot of their conversation per the Bleacher […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum took time out of his day to poke fun at The Big Lead on Twitter last night, who hilariously spelled his name wrong during a tweet they sent out. McCollum 😂 https://t.co/GfvHlNpiVu — CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) August 22, 2018 McCollum is gearing up for training camp with the […]

Will Damian Lillard one day leave the Portland Trail Blazers to join either of the two biggest NBA franchises, namely the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks? Lillard has not expressed any interest in leaving Portland, a team he’s clearly smitten with, but ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith believes that the point guard is […]

A basketball stat line is a clear barometer on how a player affects the game. Good or bad, a player’s stats will reflect that. Once in a blue moon, stat lines reflect basketball anomalies, a reflection of some of the most bizarre things in NBA basketball. Here are some of the most impressive and bizarre […]

Teams are preparing and gearing up as the new NBA season quickly approaches. Everybody will have eyes on the prize, the chance to be called NBA champion. Although not all teams are on a path to greatness this season, there will be real contenders and some pretenders. I’ll be excluding teams who have made their […]

A Redditor ranked the 20 US state rosters based on the players’ birth state. Guess which state produced the best players? Redditor u/tagless1 sorted out, by his words, “the best states in the country by current (last year) active NBA players.” The Redditor didn’t use any metric or advanced system to come up with the list. […]

While the Portland Trail Blazers have achieved success in the regular season due to their dynamic duo of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum, come playoff time, the team suddenly falters. Are they going to suffer the same fate as other superstar pairings? Will they eventually break up? According to Blazers president Neil Olshey, the tandem […]

Portland Blazers main man Damian Lillard is the latest NBA star to express his support for DeMar DeRozan after his unceremonious departure from the Toronto Raptors. Lillard took to Instagram to share his displeasure on how DeRozan’s trade to the San Antonio Spurs went down. The  6-foot-3 point guard posted a very message-appropriate photo, with […]

The NBA offseason can hit a bit of a lull at times, but nothing can spice it up again like two NBA stars beefing on Twitter. Kevin Durant appeared on CJ McCollum’s podcast earlier this month and the two had what seemed to be friendly back and forth banter. The Portland Trail Blazers star told […]

There’s nothing new in seeing NBA players pick up rapping as a hobby. Big name superstars such as Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal have dropped rap songs in their spare time. Metta World Peace even dropped an entire album in 2006. Recently, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball made headlines by releasing an extravagant […]

Kevin Durant didn’t have to use a burner Twitter account to serve C.J. McCollum a pill that the Portland Trail Blazers guard must have found tough to swallow. During a recent episode of McCollum’s Pull Up podcast, the Golden State Warriors forward sort of played the role of a rude guest by telling the former Lehigh […]

The NBA and rap are both pieces of hip hop culture. You can’t watch a basketball game or commercial without some sort of rap song in the background. Basketball metaphors have always been a part of rap and hip hop too. Recently, Lil’ Pump broke onto the scene with a song titled D-Rose. Remember, when […]

Damian Lillard had a reaction similar to many other NBA players after finding out Kawhi Leonard had been traded to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan in an early morning blockbuster deal: Smh cold game — Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) July 18, 2018 It’s a cold game indeed, Dame. It always has been. DeRozan was arguably […]

Damian Lillard has never been one to not speak his mind. While watching a WNBA game with fellow NBA star and California native DeMar DeRozan, the Portland Trail Blazers star took the opportunity to speak up for the less-recognized players. During his courtside interview, Lillard insisted this point about the female players: “[WNBA players] deserve […]

We’re not quite sure why Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard continues to be a frequent subject of trade rumors this offseason. The Blazers may have been swept in the first round and a large part of that is due to the 6-foot-3 guard consistently performing below standards — but let’s get real, the Blazers […]

Despite a recent stance that he is wanting to stay put, the rumor mill indicates All-Star point guard Damian Lillard could be bound for a move down south. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, rumblings of Lillard wanting a potential move to the Los Angeles Lakers could have some truth to them. “I’ve been hearing that […]

Damian Lillard has been among the names rumored to be a target of the Los Angeles Lakers after the franchise missed out on Paul George and DeMarcus Cousins as a potential sidekick to LeBron James. According to what ESPN’s Steven A. Smith (via Thomas Duffy of Bycycle) said on his radio show, the Portland Trail […]

The Golden State Warriors’ acquisition of DeMarcus Cousins has put the NBA and its players on tilt, as the rich just get richer, further stretching the disparity between some of the elite teams in the league. The Lakers, who are fresh off acquiring LeBron James on a four-year, $154 million deal, have aimed at the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have begun revamping their roster ever since LeBron James made the decision to jump over from Cleveland to LA this past weekend. After James agreed to a four-year deal, displaying his trust in Magic Johnson, Rob Pelinka, and the Lakers organization, they began shifting their attention to role players, adding Lance […]

After signing the biggest free agent in franchise history since Shaquille O’Neal in 1996, the Los Angeles Lakers are putting the pieces together to surround LeBron James with players that will give them the best chance of winning a championship. Just a few days since James’ announcement, the Lakers already have a couple of players […]

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired the biggest fish of free agency in LeBron James, but they may not be done. According to Get More Sports’ Chris Sheridan, the Lakers are exploring their options in regards to other stars, like Damian Lillard and John Wall. “A number of trade options are being considered by Lakers executives […]

Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard just surprised a city park in Portland with free sneakers. From Jeff Gluck’s tweet, below are pictures of Lillard at the back of a U-Haul truck, giving away Adidas shoes: Craziness at a city park in Portland! NBA All-Star @Dame_Lillard posted on social media he was en route to give […]

News broke back in May that superstar power forward/center Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves are “not in a good place internally.” This was reported by ESPN’s Zach Lowe on The Lowe Post. His colleague Brian Windhorst asked Lowe to share his thoughts on Towns and the Timberwolves. Here is what Lowe said via Hoops Hype’s […]

After the Portland Trail Blazers were bounced in the first round by the New Orleans Pelicans, there were some questions about whether or not the Trail Blazers would make some drastic changes this offseason, one of which is trading Damian Lillard. That has led to fans tweeting at Lillard hoping he will get to their […]

Science and forms of analytics have been applied to NBA players in an effort to gain a closer look at their athletic abilities. But for Kyle Kuzma of the Los Angeles Lakers, nothing compares to a player’s actual performance on the court. Kuzma responded via Twitter to a short clip featuring an analysis of top […]

Damian Lillard has been among some of the rumors surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers, after the Western Conference’s third seed proved incapable of dealing with the sixth-seeded New Orleans Pelicans. General manager Neil Olshey is expected to be aggressive this offseason after proving unable to lure key free agents to Portland last offseason, but some […]

The Portland Trail Blazers experienced a few mountaintop peaks this season. The first came on Feb. 14 when Damian Lillard dropped 44 points and Portland defeated the Warriors 123-117, withstanding Kevin Durant’s 50-point onslaught. That victory sparked a 13-game winning streak for the Blazers, catapulting them to third in the West at 44-26. The next […]

The 2017-18 NBA season came abruptly came to a close last Friday night when the Golden State Warriors routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 108-83 at Quicken Loans Arena, which completed a four-game sweep of the Cavs for the Dubs’ second consecutive championship and third title in four years. It was quite an underwhelming end to the season […]

The Portland Trail Blazers may have fallen short in the playoffs after a scintillating run to close off the regular season, but they are not without a rock solid foundation with Damian Lillard at the helm. The All-Star point guard had the best regular season of his career to date, averaging 26.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is denying a report that he requested to meet with team owner Paul Allen to talk about some stuff. The Oregonian‘s John Canzano was the first to report the meeting. That was, well, until Damian Lillard took to the mean streets of Twitter to deny the report as if he […]

The Phoenix Suns were the big winners of last week’s 2018 NBA Draft Lottery when they were announced to have won the right to select the first overall pick. There’s no question that the Suns are the envy of just about every NBA team these days, as they have the luxury of picking the best […]

Shortly after being named to the All-NBA First Team, Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has reportedly sought out another meeting with team owner Paul Allen to assess the future of the franchise. The two have a strong relationship and have met before during the offseason, and most recently during the All-Star break to […]

Damian Lillard was selected on the All-NBA First Team. He was definitely happy about it. To recall, he felt he got snubbed a couple of times before that. However, not everyone agreed with his inclusion in the elite team. Some critics and NBA fans believe that Lillard did not deserve to be part of the […]

The All-NBA teams were finally announced and to no surprise, it featured the usual names such as Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden. However, perhaps the biggest darkhorse to make the first team was Portland Trailblazers point guard Damian Lillard. Needless to say, fans throughout the league have taken […]