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James Harden knows what this story means: Buckle up, Portland Trail Blazers fans, because Friday’s tilt against the San Antonio Spurs could get a bit dicey after some late-breaking injury news about Damian Lillard. Damian Lillard (right hamstring tendinopathy) is out for tonight’s game in San Antonio. — Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) April 16, 2021 […]

There is a popular saying that goes: “two things are certain in life: death and taxes”. Well, at least for NBA fans, there is most likely a third item that can be added to that list, which should go: death, taxes, and Blazers star Damian Lillard getting forgotten. Well, it looks like Lillard is starting […]

For the first three seasons of his career, Portland Trail Blazers All-Star guard Damian Lillard was teammates with LaMarcus Aldridge, who announced his retirement after dealing with an irregular heartbeat in his most recent game. Lillard has seen up close how good a player Aldridge was during their time together with the Trail Blazers. So […]

In a thriller on Wednesday night, the Dallas Mavericks edged the Memphis Grizzlies by just one point. In the closing 1.8 seconds remaining in the game, Luka Doncic was given the ball and made an acrobatic 3-pointer to give the Mavs a 114-113 win. It was a shot heard ’round the world, as NBA players […]

Damian Lillard has indicated several times that he intends to remain with the Portland Trail Blazers no matter what. Dame’s unwavering loyalty has placed pressure on the team to try and bring in as much talent as they can to Portland with the hopes of building a true contender around Lillard. As it turns out, […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray received support from players around the NBA following his knee injury on Monday night. The Nuggets then announced Tuesday that Murray had been diagnosed with a torn left ACL. Among those who offered their thoughts and prayers for Murray after the official diagnosis were Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry […]

Damian Lillard just punched his ticket to NBA history on Sunday as the Portland Trail Blazers superstar notched 1,983 three-pointers to put him as the 11th all-time in league history. With Dame’s third three-pointer against the Miami Heat, Lillard passed Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki and is slowly climbing up to the top-1o spot for […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ duo of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum has been one of the best backcourts in the NBA for years. The pair of professional bucket-getters got it going against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Around the seven-minute mark of the second quarter, McCollum made a terrific read and cut to the […]

In tragic news from the world of music, legendary rapper DMX (short for “Dark Man X”) passed away at the age of 50 from a heart attack. The artist was a fixture in the hip-hop community, and was seen as one of the great voices of New York City, as Ja Morant and other NBA […]

Upon hearing the phrase “NBA merchandise,” fans probably think of team memorabilia like a jersey, other gear, or even a specialized ticket. But lately, the most trending commodity in the world of NBA merch is NFT, enabling fans to not just own keepsakes but actual moments from their favorite players and teams. The latest player […]

With the playoffs quickly approaching, now is the time for the Portland Trail Blazers to separate themselves from the bottom half of the league and make a strong closing push to the regular season. Much easier said than done, as the top five seeds in the Western Conference are juggernauts in the league. Portland currently […]

The NBA MVP race has been a roller-coaster affair since the start of the season. Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic opened as the favorite to hoist the trophy, but quickly gave way to more established names like LeBron James and Stephen Curry. Sixers big man Joel Embiid was a fairly heavy favorite just weeks ago, […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has spoken out about Kyrie Irving’s now-viral rendition of Lillard’s famed “Dame Time” celebration. As it turns out, Lillard wasn’t too impressed with Irving’s version of his trademark celebratory gesture. Irving busted out the “Dame Time” celebration during Brooklyn’s 114-112 win over the New York Knicks on Monday, and […]

NBA players were glued to their TV screens on Monday watching the NCAA Championship game between Baylor and Gonzaga. As die-hard basketball fans themselves, NBA players couldn’t help but express their excitement on Twitter. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard commended Baylor’s performance after leading early, noting that all they had to do is close […]

Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard is still keeping an eye on former teammate Gary Trent Jr. After the Toronto Raptors guard knocked down the game-winning three-pointer against the Washington Wizards on Monday, Lillard heaped praise on Trent with a series of tweets. In just his sixth gaming donning the Raptors jersey, Trent already […]

A hater decided to troll Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard on the lack of milestones in his career. NBA players get a lot of hate mail every single day. They know this is par for the course of being a public figure and so responding to every single basher is a waste of time. […]

At long last, the trailer for “Space Jam: A New Legacy”, starring LeBron James, dropped on Saturday morning. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar shared the Spring Hill Co. production on Twitter: Welcome to the Space Jam!! 🥕👑🐰What in the matrix hell did I get myself into?!?! @TheSpringhillCo @spacejammovie #SpaceJamMovie pic.twitter.com/24fKHPlLNW — LeBron James (@KingJames) April […]

On each side of Friday night’s Milwaukee Bucks-Portland  Trail Blazers matchup featured an MVP-caliber talent. Forward Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 47 points, 12 rebounds and 18-for-21 shooting for the Bucks. Point guard Damian Lillard ended with 32 points, five assists and five 3-pointers for the Blazers. In the end, Giannis and company would win, 127-109, […]

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers have a new reinforcement coming, as they will reportedly give free agent Rondae Hollis-Jefferson a shot, per Sham Charania of The Athletic. The Portland Trail Blazers are planning to sign forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Hollis-Jefferson spent training camp with the Timberwolves. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) […]

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers are right in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race, currently residing in sixth place with a 29-18 record. Lillard has been red hot this season, carrying his team throughout most of the year as CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic dealt with injuries. Lillard is averaging 29.8 […]

Damian Lillard is one of the few remaining lifers in the NBA. He’s been with the Portland Trail Blazers from the get-go, and he simply has no intention of leaving. Lillard recently reiterated (again) his unwavering loyalty to Portland while also taking a shot at the current state of the NBA (h/t Blazers Nation on […]

With Damian Lillard returning from an injury that had him briefly sidelined and the acquisition of Norman Powell at the trade deadline, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts is faced with an overflow of options to roll out with his starting lineup for the remainder of the season. Add on that CJ McCollum and […]

The NBA trade deadline is over. This means that, for the most part, how teams look now is likely how they’ll look entering the postseason. Because of this, sorting out who will be where once the postseason rolls around has started to gain focus and plenty of hype. Last year, the Miami Heat made an […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard shows his support for the Asian-American community amid the controversy surrounding the minority group as of late. Lillard came into Friday’s bout against the Orlando Magic wearing a shirt with the message: “Stop Asian Hate” (h/t NBA on ESPN on Twitter): Dame wearing a #StopAsianHate shirt on the bench […]

CJ McCollum wants to make it clear that crunch time always means Dame Time. The Portland Trail Blazers swingman admitted as much after their huge 125-122 away win over the Miami Heat. He didn’t mind that the ball was in Damian Lillard’s hands down the stretch. Damian Lillard is, after all, one of the most […]

In a back and forth matchup in South Beach, the Portland Trailblazers snuck out of Miami with a 125-122 victory over the Miami Heat. The game was iced off of clutch free throws from Damian Lillard after being fouled at the top of the key. Portland’s three-point victory has given them their fourth win in […]

NBA fashion has long been a deep discussion among its most ardent fans. On Monday afternoon, Brooklyn Nets point guard James Harden and Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard added to that conversation. Lillard opted to wear Harden’s signature Vol. 5 in Sunday’s 132-92 loss to Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, and his […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard took to the floor in a pair of James Harden’s Volume 5 sneakers Sunday night against the Dallas Mavericks. Lillard himself has a signature line with Adidas. But he felt compelled to rock Harden’s line on Sunday, simply because he thinks they look good. James shit 🔥✊🏽 https://t.co/Hqx6qOn0sr […]

An MVP candidate in Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard absorbed a hit to his left knee in the third quarter of their game against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night. His injury situation led him to finish the game early as he watched his team get clobbered by the visiting Mavericks in a 132-92 […]

Sunday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks turned ugly real quick for Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers. After all, they were on a receiving end of a humiliating 40-point home thrashing as the Mavericks completely outplayed them, 132-92. A debilitating defeat like this one is simply unacceptable for a competitor of Lillard’s caliber, as […]

It appears Damian Lillard has taken notice of something that has fooled people multiple times throughout this season. And that is Davion Mitchell of Baylor. Many assume he and Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz are brothers, which they are not. In fact, the two are not related. On top of having similar game styles […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James suffered a high ankle sprain on Saturday in their game against the Atlanta Hawks and is reportedly out indefinitely. James’ ankle injury is going to drive the wedge even further into the MVP conversation this season, especially after fellow MVP candidate Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers went down […]

NBA Trade Season is upon is as the trade deadline is a week away and many teams are in the hunt for a boost in talent. The Portland Trail Blazers are one such team. The Blazers currently sit at 6th in the West with a 23-16 record and are half a game back from the […]

Anyone who follows the NBA is aware of how much the game has changed in recent years. The game is played on the perimeter, and it has become a game where everyone on the court has to be capable of shooting the ball. There have been debates about who is the best 3-point shooter. Some […]

After his epic 50-point outburst on Tuesday, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard shared what he’s been through to develop his killer mindset. Speaking with NBA on TNT host Dwyane Wade after their win one-point win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Lillard opened up about his journey from a not-so-promising middle school player to one […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have had a knack for the late game theater this year, and often times they’ve ended up on the wrong side of the coin. Last night was no exception, as the Pelicans were coasting through three quarters before the Portland Trail Blazers outscored them 43-29 in the 4th frame to edge […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard once again proved why he deserves to be mentioned in the MVP conversation this season after his performance on Tuesday night. Lillard led the Blazers to a 125-124 come-from-behind victory over the New Orleans Pelicans by dropping a 50-piece and calmly sank the clutch go-ahead free throws with 1.4 […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard needed some cooling down after he torched the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic did the honors by drenching Lillard with a cold bottle of water during his mid-game interview, which almost made the 6-time All-Star cuss on live television. Watch the interview below, per […]

Damian Lillard has been a dominant force for the Portland Trail Blazers this season, averaging 29.9 points, 7.9 assists, 4.4 rebounds, with shooting splits of 44.6 percent from the field, 38.6 percent from deep, and 93.2 percent from the line. These impressive numbers have led to MVP rumblings from the media and fans alike. One […]