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All the options that the New York Knicks are exploring in free agency and via trade continue to fascinate and could shift some of the landscape of the league depending on what moves end up being made. Damian Lillard’s name has been a popular one brought up this offseason as he appeared to be going […]

There’s no way to sugarcoat it. Nobody’s afraid of Team USA in the Tokyo Olympics anymore. Ever since the first exhibition game that went awry against Nigeria, the US’s sheen of invincibility had vanished. That fact was on full display in their opening match against France. The Frenchmen, led by one NBA All-Star in Rudy […]

Ben Simmons has been a name constantly in trade talks ever since his infamous showing, or lack thereof, against the Atlanta Hawks in the second round. But even as the offseason enters full swing, the Philadelphia 76ers haven’t gained any serious momentum towards dealing their star point forward. It appears the reason why has been […]

Damian Lillard’s future with the Portland Trail Blazers is still unknown, but it looks like the team still has a chance to show him they can become title contenders. Recently, it has been rumored that Lillard would be demanding a trade soon from the Blazers. While Dame immediately denied those speculations, he also didn’t provide […]

If the Portland Trail Blazers ever genuinely indulge in trade inquiries for Damian Lillard, the Philadelphia 76ers should be at the front of the line. The 76ers need Damian Lillard more than any other NBA contender. Reality check: the 76ers aren’t winning the NBA Finals with this bunch. They can wish upon a star all […]

It was reported earlier on Thursday that the Golden State Warriors are looking to make a move on Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards, with the potential swoop already receiving the stamp of approval from the trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. This latest bombshell has now cast doubt on the speculation […]

The Tokyo Olympics are set to kick off on Friday, and the Team USA men’s basketball team is doing everything they can to walk away with a gold medal. On Thursday came reports of Kevin Durant and Bam Adebayo having a little beef during practice with the Olympics right around the corner. Then Adebayo tried […]

Rather than trade unsatisfied superstar Damian Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers are looking to upgrade their roster. One possible route for doing that would be to trade guard C.J. McCollum. According to The Athletic’s Jason Quick, Portland general manager Neil Olshey has already turned down a handful of offers for McCollum. The 29-year old — […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard recently shot down a report that claimed he was on the verge of asking for a trade, but the point guard made it clear he doesn’t think the current status quo is acceptable. Lillard wants Blazers general manager Neil Olshey to upgrade the roster after firing Terry Stotts and […]

Damian Lillard‘s supermax contract with the Portland Trail Blazers is about to kick in starting next season, but the superstar guard remains a hot commodity among teams looking for a blockbuster trade. The buzz began after the Blazers’ first-round exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. Lillard played some of the best basketball of […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are set to be one of the most active teams in the trade market and during the NBA free agency period. The questions about Damian Lillard have swirled all offseason. Chauncey Billups being named the head coach raised eyebrows and the future of CJ McCollum even took a hit. Well, On […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard shot down a report that he would be demanding a trade in the near future, but he didn’t exactly make a long-term commitment to the franchise. While it currently seems as if a trade won’t happen this offseason, Lillard has now sent multiple warning shots across the bow of […]

Stephen A. Smith is known for having some pretty outrageous takes at times. He’s also been known over the years as a fan of the New York Knicks who constantly waffles with how invested he wants to be with the franchise year in and year out. After a 41-31 season that landed the Knicks back […]

There was plenty of Damian Lillard drama last week, with one report suggesting a trade demand to the Portland Trail Blazers would be coming soon. While Lillard publicly denied that and said he expects to be in a Blazers uniform to start next season, he made it known that he’s not satisfied with where the […]

Damian Lillard just revealed he has not yet made any decision regarding his future with the Portland Trail Blazers, officially debunking rumors he would be demanding for a trade. However, that doesn’t mean he’s staying. As Lillard emphasized, he wants to compete for and win the Larry O’Brien trophy, and the challenge is on the […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic is having a field day trolling reporters who were pumping up the Damian Lillard trade talks. After Lillard himself denied the speculations that he has decided to ask for a trade, Nurkic took it again to Twitter to fire back at those who made the false reports. His latest […]

Damian Lillard has debunked the rumors that he’d be demanding a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers, but that doesn’t mean he’s happy with the current construction of the team. In fact it’s the total opposite, as Lillard questioned the Blazers’ decision to prioritize hiring a coach instead of looking at the roster and adding […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard addressed the media Friday afternoon after the conclusion of Team USA’s practice. Of course, reports came out that Lillard was planning on requesting a trade, and another that he wasn’t going to request. Well, Lillard answered himself on those reports. "I woke up to those reports, but it's not […]

It has been a wild offseason regarding the status of Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard. Reports have gone around the whole time with trades and things of that nature. Then on Friday, a report came out that Lillard was planning on requesting a trade, followed by another report that Lillard isn’t planning on […]

The Damian Lillard trade drama is hitting new heights on Friday. The day began with TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott reporting that Lillard would be requesting a trade away from the Portland Trail Blazers in the coming days, setting off a frenzy of speculation. Blazers teammate Jusuf Nurkic angrily shot down that rumor, and Yahoo Sports’ Chris […]

A report came out Friday about Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard and a supposed trade request coming over the next few days. Blazers teammate Jusuf Nurkic responded in hilarious fashion by bashing the report of the request. With Lillard practicing for Team USA as they gear up for the Tokyo Olympics, it seems […]

The rumors surrounding Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard have circulated ever since they were eliminated in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. On Friday came a report that Lillard was going to request a trade in the “days to come” and the buzz picked up once […]

With the NBA draft and free agency rapidly approaching, the trade rumors are getting hot and heavier in the NBA. Now, it sounds like Damian Lillard will be officially added to the “disgruntled superstar” list and will request a trade away from the Portland Trail Blazers. According to Henry Abbott of TrueHoop.com, the Blazers’ superstar […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have stormed back to tie the NBA Finals, and one solitary play might have been the biggest difference. Giannis Antetokounmpo rejected Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton at the rim to preserve a 2-point lead, in what might go down as an iconic moment in NBA history. Relive the amazing play in […]

While Team USA won their latest pre-exhibition game against Argentina, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard admitted they are far from reaching their best condition and playing at their full potential. To recall, Team USA lost their first two practice games against Nigeria and Australia, raising concerns if they can win gold in the upcoming […]

Team USA lost their two pre-Olympic exhibition games before winning against Argentina, and for Jayson Tatum and Damian Lillard, that speaks volumes on the talent and increasing level of basketball globally. As Tatum noted, the talent has “really been democratized” with more and more international players thriving in the NBA. “These international players now are […]

Team USA’s loss to Nigeria was definitely a stunner, but perhaps that could have been chalked up to it being some first-game weirdness in an exhibition setting. But Team USA lost another exhibition game on Monday, this time to Australia, and now there’s something of a panic surrounding the team. While several key players are […]

Another exhibition game, another shocking loss for Team USA. For the second straight time, Kevin Durant and company dropped a tuneup contest, losing to Australia, 91-83 on Monday. While it wasn’t as surprising compared to the defeat to Nigeria last Saturday, it still doesn’t bode well for Team USA to struggle against lower-ranked teams heading […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant wasn’t able to watch the second pre-Olympic exhibition of Team USA, which is why he was just as shocked as everyone else to the nation’s loss to Australia. Morant quickly took to Twitter to ask his followers what happened to Team USA and how did they lose to Australia, 91-83, […]

Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, and the rest of Team USA dropped their second straight defeat, this time at the hands of Team Australia. After a surprising defeat against Nigeria on Saturday, the might national team couldn’t bounce back and fell flat against Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, and the rest of the team from down under […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has seen his name involved in numerous trade rumors over the last couple of months. While he has made it clear he wants to stay put, it doesn’t mean teams aren’t exploring the idea of putting together a package for the superstar. Enter, the Golden State Warriors. According to […]

Damian Lillard is still in search of his first NBA title, but according to Ice Cube, it won’t happen with the Portland Trail Blazers. Instead, the famed rapper and actor believes Dame Time should join the Los Angeles Lakers to make that a reality. The Big 3 founder said as much in Stephen A.’s world […]

In this day and age of social media, NBA rumors and trade buzz can spread like wildfire. That’s exactly what’s happening with Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard this offseason, with basically every bit of news being reported and distributed like gospel. But not everything is coming straight from Dame’s mouth, which is reason to […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have already had a busy offseason and free agency hasn’t even come yet. They moved on from Terry Stotts and brought in Chauncey Billups to take the reins and have been filled with endless Damian Lillard trade rumors. Now the Blazers are bringing in former Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder […]

Damian Lillard has had many historic games in his career. He’s well known for his iconic playoff clinching shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who the Blazers defeated in five games in 2019. There’s also his crushing series-ender against the Houston Rockets back in 2014. However, as impressive as those game-winners were, the same energy […]

With the Tokyo Olympics just weeks away, Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is focused on helping Team USA win a gold medal as a first-time Olympian. Lillard, however, has also been followed by trade rumors, especially after the hiring process of new head coach Chauncey Billups and the Blazers’ inability to surround him […]

Draymond Green is never one to take a slight sitting down. That’s why when the Golden State Warriors star reacted with hostility towards a question about defending Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, you’d definitely hold your breath for a second. Green was asked about how it is trying to guard Lillard, emphasis on “trying”. […]

It’s no secret that the New York Knicks are in the market for a superstar this offseason. They’re rumored to have a keen interest on Portland Trail Blazers All-Star point guard Damian Lillard, and based on reports, the Knicks might just be willing to part ways with a key part of their core to get […]

Damian Lillard of the Blazers knows the Orlando Magic opted to “blow it up” in the 2020-21 NBA season by trading away All-Star Nikola Vucevic, talented young wing Aaron Gordon and veteran sharpshooter Evan Fournier to the Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics, respectively – leaving only veteran microwave scorer Terrence Ross as part […]