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Damian Lillard has only been in the NBA since 2012. However, the superstar point guard has made $122,106,658 already through his NBA contracts, per Spotrac. The Portland Trail Blazers selected Lillard with the sixth overall pick in the 2012 draft. Dame signed a two-year, $6.3 million entry-level contract with Portland. He made $3,065,040 as a […]

There were well over 200 “game-winning” shots throughout the course of the 2018-19 NBA season, and many more in 2019-20. You probably cannot remember all of them, but you surely remember the incredible buzzer-beating shots by Damian Lillard and Kawhi Leonard in the playoffs. Indeed, the playoffs have given basketball fans some of the most […]

A number of NBA teams resumed practice on Friday for the first time in months, which appears to be a right step towards the reopening of the current season. While this is indeed something to look forward to, we also cannot help but get excited about Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard’s social media activity. […]

The 2019-20 NBA season had a Western Conference finalist in the Portland Trail Blazers reassessing the strength of its roster after soon finding themselves out of the playoff picture. Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum helped the team rally back to contention, but the Blazers could still fall short of the postseason, 3.5 games behind the […]

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts has seen his offense transform from a dynamic two-guard attack to a wild card full of surprises. Damian Lillard’s improved range and willingness to take jumpers well-behind the 3-point line has been a welcome addition, but he could take that even further to stay true to his Logo […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams had a very important decision to make: the veteran was asked which NBA player on double duty as rappers “gotta go.” Between Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard, New Orleans Pelicans third-year point guard Lonzo Ball, and NBA free agent shooting guard Iman Shumpert, Williams was given […]

LaMarcus Aldridge’s recent eye-emoji response to Damian Lillard shook up San Antonio Spurs fans. The Spurs veteran insisted that he was just bored in quarantine. In an interview with Michael C. Wright of NBA.com, Aldridge said that he merely acknowledged Lillard’s response to a fan’s question. I did it. So, I don’t regret it … […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard, taking the reins of his team’s official social-media account on Tuesday evening, answered a fan’s question about the toughest opponents he’s faced. “Kobe my rookie year and [LeBron] my first few years,” Lillard, 29, answered on Twitter. “They different,” the five-time All-Star floor general also added. Kobe […]

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star point guard Damian Lillard had a very endearing response when asked about who he would want to add to the current Blazers squad. While some may have expected the 29-year-old to name drop one of the biggest superstars in the NBA today, Lillard instead opted to go for one of his […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is in dire need of a fresh cut. The All-Star guard joked about feeling “ugly” during an Instagram live chat with LeBron James, where James also noticed Lillard was without his patented fade. Lillard is looking to a number of people for advice, including Golden State Warriors point guard […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard had Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James on his Instagram Live, where the two NBA stars traded barbs about their respective hairlines. James called the two the “ugly twins,” with Lillard also adding James had no choice but to “be ugly” with him as the pair lamented not […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard revealed his thought process in the clutch, a time all too familiar to the All-Star, which has been dubbed as “Dame Time” for the last few seasons. “Usually when I’m in those moments, I’m like telling myself I’m about to come up big,” Damian Lillard told TNT’s Ernie Johnson […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard is still holding out hope that the league could return in time to offer him an opportunity to lead his team into the postseason, especially if the extended layoff allows bigs Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins to return from long-term injuries. “I think it’s only right to play it […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has become a man of many nicknames, one of which being “Logo Lillard,” which was popularized after he hit a number of deep threes during the 2019 All-Star Game. Naturally, Lillard’s reputation for hitting bombs grew exponentially after his series-winning triple to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter says the game-winner of Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard over Paul George and the Oklahoma City Thunder is the craziest shot he’s ever seen live. Kanter played for the Blazers last season. Lillard scored 50 points in Game 5 against the Thunder and sent OKC home with that […]

The NBA and ESPN are reportedly working on setting up a H-O-R-S-E competition since there are no sports on right now and the idea could generate some buzz. Discussions have been ongoing among the NBA, NBPA and ESPN about a competition among several players in isolation — presumably using home gyms — that would include […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard had the opportunity to relive one of the fondest memories of his career on Sunday. Lillard dissected his thought process during his staggering buzzer-beater to send the Oklahoma City Thunder packing during the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. He also reflected on the aftermath of the […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard reacted to plenty of alarmed fans in his social media mentions after a Los Angeles Lakers fan account “reported” he was considering joining the Lakers. This was just one of the many April Fools’ Day pranks on Twitter, with even more of them sprouting up now that the NBA […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard is trying to connect with people and unite everyone through his social media platform while the world goes through the COVID-19 pandemic. During a conference call with Blazers reporters on Tuesday, Lillard expanded on what he’s trying to accomplish when he goes on these IG lives: “I’m […]

If the 2019-20 season is canceled altogether, Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard wouldn’t be upset. Why? Because the Blazers star understands that the NBA is going to make the smartest decision possible: “I’m definitely a little worried that (canceling the 2019-20 season) is a possibility, but I’m encouraged because I know that […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard contributed $100,000 to help Moda Center employees during the NBA hiatus. The Blazers committed more than $1.4 million towards a COVID-19 relief effort. It included paying part-time Rose Quarter employees for nine postponed games. https://twitter.com/highkin/status/1245081272952578048?s=20 The NBA suspended the 2019-20 season after Utah Jazz All-Star center Rudy […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard says he recorded a song with Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal that will be released on a new mixtape soon. The Blazers guard revealed the big news during a conference call with Portland reporters on Tuesday: https://twitter.com/highkin/status/1245084155227979776 Damian Lillard and Shaquille O’Neal had a friendly rap battle back in […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard doesn’t think guys in the NBA would be in favor of shifting the league calendar. NBA commissioner Adam Silver admitted the current COVID-19 pandemic could shift the NBA calendar permanently, something Lillard is hoping doesn’t happen: https://twitter.com/highkin/status/1245084086693027840?s=20 Even though a new NBA schedule does make sense since […]

In this time of uncertainty, the NBA (along with fans) are considering a bevy of options for how it could finish the 2019-20 season and crown a champion. Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard hopes the league can find a creative solution to resume the season. “If there’s any time for the NBA to get […]

Damian Lillard and Kyrie Irving are two of the most electrifying players to see on an NBA court. They’re both outstanding scoring guards who can keep up with the best the league has to offer. It’s not far-fetched to say that both of them are competing for the title of being the best point guard […]

In November 2018, the Portland Trail Blazers introduced (and have since updated) their “City Edition” jerseys. The designs clearly aesthetically referenced the classic uniforms of the franchise’s late ’70s look, but the text also presented a less-obvious reference to the early Blazer days: the words “Rip City.” Longtime NBA followers may be familiar with the […]

During an IG live segment, Brooklyn Nets superstar point guard Kyrie Irving talked about his love and appreciation for Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. Both Irving and Lillard are universally recognized as two of the best point guards in the game. Kyrie says Lillard is a “killa.” He also spoke about the Blazers superstar’s […]

Even with sports dragging to a standstill due to the current pandemic that is sweeping across the entire world, athletes everywhere still are keeping in shape for that time when sports is actually back on schedule. For the NBA, their season was stopped with around 20 games to go in the regular season, and teams […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard and his family took part in the Something New Challenge recently. With the NBA suspended because of the coronavirus, the Blazers star has more time to spend with his family now and do fun viral stuff like this: https://twitter.com/trailblazers/status/1242507722458828801 The NBA was forced to suspend the season […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie made his desire for a video of recent NBA game-winners repeatedly known . Figured I’d just revisit this since I didn’t get a response yet @NBA @NBATV https://t.co/W2hcfZIryW — Spencer Dinwiddie (@SDinwiddie_25) March 21, 2020 Finally, he got his wish. After initially saying they would look into it, NBA TV’s […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard has established himself as one of the best scorers in the game. The Blazers star earned that title by working on his craft for countless hours and putting up performances which made fans lose their minds. However, Lillard also has his teammates to thank. The five-time All-Star […]

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard joined Chiney Ogwumike on Instagram Live on Saturday for a coronavirus quarantine stream. The two hit on a bunch of topics, including how Lillard is keeping busy and his initial reaction to the prospect of playing games without fans in attendance. Lillard said it’s “kind of weird” being at […]

The contracts of several prominent players around the NBA could be affected by the league’s coronavirus hiatus, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Ben Simmons. Last week, the NBA announced that it would be suspending the 2019-20 regular season until health officials deem it safe enough to resume play. At this point, it’s not clear […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard gave a message to NBA fans in light of the coronavirus outbreak that has affected not just the league, but the lives people across the globe. The five-time All-Star made sure to remind everybody to practice proper hygiene and avoid large crowds to prevent the further spread of the […]

Recently, the NBA announced that they are currently looking to suspend play for about a month in order to properly address the coronavirus pandemic. There is indeed hope that we will all get to enjoy the spectacle that is the NBA again soon, but the stark reality is that there are no guarantees at this […]

Carmelo Anthony spoke with Damian Lillard before officially signing with the Portland Trail Blazers earlier in the season. Anthony’s conversation with Lillard was short and quick to the point: Melo called Dame before signing with the Blazers. And that, as they say, was that! 🌹🌹🌹@CJMcCollum @PullUpPod @carmeloanthony @Dame_Lillard @trailblazers pic.twitter.com/001PRlycHk — Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard had a confident stance following Tuesday night’s 121-105 victory over the Phoenix Suns. As part of his postgame media availability, Lillard declared that it’s time for Portland to make a “final push” for the playoffs. With Tuesday’s win, the Blazers improved to 29-37 overall, which is currently good for […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard and big man Jusuf Nurkic are very close teammates. Lillard has been watching Nurkic rehab his horrific leg injury closely and providing tips whenever he can. The Blazers superstar says it’s been “weird” watching Nurkic rehab the injury because you never really know how someone is truly feeling. […]

Fans love flocking to NBA games,  but the latest coronavirus outbreak has put a question mark on whether players should even play in front of large crowds or not. Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is one of the players concerned about the health of everyone if the league doesn’t decide to do something about […]