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Damian Lillard survived a scary tweak of the knee early in the game to pull through for a key 100-94 win against the Boston Celtics on Sunday night. The Portland Trail Blazers star later admitted to tweaking his right knee while battling for position against Gordon Hayward, a bothersome injury that “kind of limited” him […]

Everyone knows Blazers guard Damian Lillard is a great guy, and he recently recounted one instance where he helped his teammate Luis Montero. Montero was an undrafted rookie that signed with the team in 2015. He was at the end of the bench, so he only played 42 minutes in the entirety of the 2015-16 […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard is unquestionably one of the best point guards of his generation. As it turns out, though, he is not only an outstanding basketball player, but is also a great human being — a straight shooter who is not afraid to call out those who he believes to be in […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have fallen short of reaching championship potential in recent years and many have looked to snatch away franchise star Damian Lillard, but the First Team All-NBA point man isn’t looking for better opportunities. Lillard has been outspoken about his desire to remain with the team and the bond with the city […]

Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has established himself as one of the best players in today’s NBA. The former No. 6 overall pick has a plethora of tricks in his proverbial bag, including excellent court vision, crafty ball handling skills, and a deadly shot from range. He’s not just a one-man band, though. In fact, […]

“Don’t poke the Bear.” It’s a message someone at the Amway Center should have told the Orlando Magic fan who was heckling Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard during the first half of Thursday’s game. The Magic fan who was heckling Lillard throughout the first half of the Blazers-Magic game made a big, […]

Damian Lillard rode a heckler’s taunting chants to a 34-point half against the Orlando Magic, as the Portland Trail Blazers guard drained shot after shot to silence him. Lillard shared the experience during his post-game interview, recalling what was said to him after scoring only seven points in the first half. “He just kept hollering […]

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers exploded for 34 points in the second half alone. After the game, he revealed that a heckler who kept on yapping motivated him to elevate his game. Lillard finished with 41 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. His 34-point 2nd half is the new franchise record for most […]

NBA players have swear words and other hurtful things said to them all the time when they’re playing on the road, and Thursday night in Orlando, Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard had enough of it. Apparently, a Magic fan was heckling Damian Lillard throughout the first half of the Blazers-Magic game. Lillard, […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard came into the team’s game against the Washington Wizards in a Stone Cold Steve Austin costume. The man himself, Stone Cold, responded on Twitter. Oh Hell Yeah!!! RT @BleacherReport: Dame pulled up to the game as Stone Cold 🍻 (via @trailblazers) pic.twitter.com/yfhbeLIRlE — Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) October 23, 2018 […]

During the Los Angeles Lakers-Houston Rockets game Saturday night at Staples Center, Chris Paul, Rajon Rondo and Brandon Ingram got into a serious fight in the fourth quarter. Lakers star LeBron James pulled his best friend, Paul, out of the scrum instead of Rondo, who is his teammate on the Lakers. After the game, many […]

The shortcomings of the Portland Trailblazers in recent years have been largely pinned on the backcourt pairing of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. However, center Jusuf Nurkic thinks trying to split them up would be the worst thing Portland can do. Both Lillard and McCollum have taken plenty of flak for their lackluster postseason performances. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar small forward LeBron James reportedly wants to play with Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Lillard signed a five-year extension with the Blazers in 2015 and can’t become a free agent until 2021. If the Lakers were to trade for Lillard, they would […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard hears the noise. After the Blazers were swept in the 2018 playoffs by the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round, the prevailing thought was the Blazers had reached their end and it was time for the front office to blow up the roster and embark on […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have shown no indication of a willingness to shift gears and move one of their two main cogs in Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum, but if they ever decided to, the latter is more likely to be the one heading out the door. Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer explained this sentiment […]

Second-year man Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz aims to follow in the footsteps of his idol Damian Lillard. And by footsteps, Mitchell means that he wants to own an Adidas signature shoe one day. As reported by Eric Woodyard of Deseret News, Mitchell revealed his desire to have signature shoes of his own just […]

Damian Lillard is more than just a top point guard in the NBA. He’s also a rapper. I know what you’re thinking, but Lillard is different from guys like Shaq and Kobe. Lillard has worked with big-time names in hip hop, most notably Lil Wayne. Lillard even admitted that he was supposed to be on […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard could join the shortlist of elite point guards to warrant the eligibility for a supermax contract, much like his counterparts Stephen Curry and Russell Westbrook. Lillard will enter his third of five seasons under his current five-year, $140 million max deal and if he makes the All-NBA team […]

The diagnosis of Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen’s non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma cancer was one that shook the franchise to its core, making this the second time in nine years in which the longtime owner and successful entrepreneur has had to battle this fatal illness. Damian Lillard has shown his support. “It’s the kind of news […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum are great friends and have excellent chemistry on and off the court. However, all friendship was laid aside when the star guards’ hometown football teams faced off. Lillard was born and raised in Oakland, while McCollum is from Ohio. When the Oakland Raiders […]

Damian Lillard is one of the most underrated stars in the NBA and has been for years. Playing for the Portland Trail Blazers is not an extremely flashy position for the star point guard to be in, but despite all of the rumors about him possibly wanting to head elsewhere, he continues showing allegiance to […]

Being an NBA player comes with fame and a multitude of perks. Fans recognize the stars and usually give them preferential treatment for their on-court feats.  Unfortunately, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard did not get this reaction when he chose to dine at a restaurant in Portland and wasn’t even seated, leading to a […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum may be one of the best players in the league without the All-star tag attached to his name. A dynamic scorer, he can hit buckets in any manner possible. A day before training camp, McCollum took a different kind of shot that could change his life forever. According […]

Both Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to an endorsement deal with Biofreeze, as first reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sources: Portland star Damian Lillard has signed a multiyear endorsement deal with Biofreeze — which also has become the logo patch of the Trail Blazers. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September […]

Is Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard thinking of a career switch? In a recent tweet, Lillard shared yet another breaking news of a reporter joining The Athletic: Sources are telling me… Jabari Young to the Athletic as well… 🤷🏽‍♂️ — Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) September 17, 2018 This is the second time he’s done […]

Damian Lillard’s reaction to the news of the Patriots acquiring troubled wide receiver, Josh Gordon is relatable. For anyone who is tired of watching the Patriots dominate the NFL, the news could only be met with one response. Uh oh. Uh oh https://t.co/4EZcCiP4ne — Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) September 17, 2018 But Lillard wasn’t the only […]

When Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum exasperated, “I’m trying, Jennifer,” no one doubted his work ethic; just his ability to beat the Golden State Warriors. Now, teammate Damian Lillard may have inadvertently stumbled upon the source of Stephen Curry’s power: But wait…that’s my whole workout routine for real https://t.co/V7kK0gav7a — Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) […]

With training camp right around the corner, Dwyane Wade has yet to sign a deal to return to the Miami Heat next season. At 36 years old, a body requires more training and maintenance to make it through 82 games. Recently, Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard gave a peek at his own rigorous workout, […]

The NBA is living in a golden age of point guards, from Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors to Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder. In a recent interview with CGTN, Portland Trail Blazers’ superstar Damian Lillard opened up about his place among his peers and the apparent disrespect he seems to be receiving: […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard recently sat down to talk about how is so effective in clutch moments. Lillard has already established himself as one of the best players in the NBA at performing under pressure. His late-game efforts have flown under the radar in his six-year career, regardless of his success. Lillard […]

After seemingly spending the summer focusing on his music and enjoying his time off the court, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has finally revealed his workout regimen. The three-time All-Star posted a one-minute video where he was initially seen wearing a cape and a mask. His apparent routine included dribbling one-handed while swatting away […]

A fan criticized Damian Lillard for not posting some workout videos over the long summer. Lillard responded to the fan and Lou Williams of the L.A. Clippers backed him up. On Twitter, a fan was wondering why Lillard hasn’t posted a single workout in the offseason, unlike most NBA players. Lillard quickly responded: My workouts […]

Damian Lillard spoke up for everyone who rolls their eyes at offseason workout videos that seem inescapable during the summer. One fan questioned Lillard’s dedication and accused him of not working out this summer because there is no video of him in the gym. Lillard clapped back with the perfect response to this anonymous hater on […]

Isaiah Thomas enters his first season with the Denver Nuggets after a disappointing year split between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers. He was an MVP candidate with the Boston Celtics in 2016, but he was forced to sign a contract for the minimum this offseason. Thomas sat down — or better yet […]

We live in an era of the NBA in which players rarely play out their entire careers for one organization. Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is looking to buck that trend and has publicly announced he would like to play for the Blazers throughout the rest of his career. The announcement has come at […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has been dropping media bombs since revealing the departure of ESPN’s Chris Haynes for Yahoo Sports just a couple of days ago, and this latest one is definitely #DameBomb quality, as he has revealed that longtime USA TODAY Sports insider Sam Amick is joining The Athletic: Sources: @sam_amick leaving USA […]

Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard has had to fight for each and every one of his three All-Star appearances in a talent-loaded Western Conference, and while he was “snubbed” in the 2016 and 2017 iterations of the February weekend festivities, he’s hoping backcourt partner CJ McCollum doesn’t suffer the same fate. “CJ is […]

The Portland Trail Blazers boast one of the strongest backcourts in the league, but despite the strong link between Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, the first-team All-NBA point man knows it’ll take more than a tight friendship to elevate his team into championship aspirations, according to Michael Scotto of The Athletic. “I think as far as […]

Three-time All-Star Damian Lillard has been a fixture in Portland for quite a while. In fact, the Trail Blazers selected the Oakland, California native with the sixth overall pick in the 2012 Draft. Since then, he’s captured the hearts of Blazers Nation. And though his name is often mentioned in trade rumors, Lillard says it […]