Damian Lillard Articles - Page 83

The last time the L.A. Clippers left Portland, guard Chris Paul hadn’t played in the last two games after breaking his right hand while forward Blake Griffin hadn’t played due to the flare up in his quad injury. On top of that, sharpshooter J.J. Redick was playing with a left heel bruise and Austin Rivers […]

During the opening week of the NBA season, players and staff from around the league are paying tribute to TNT sideline reporter Craig Sager. Sager is currently continuing his treatment for cancer in Houston, and while he is unable to work, his spirit is still strong in the hearts and minds of the NBA. The […]

Portland Trail Blazers talisman Damian Lillard is building a strong case for an MVP season from the get go. The Oakland native dropped an eye-catching 39 points during Tuesday’s 113-104 season-opener victory against the Utah Jazz. Lillard’s shot was blazing-hot, hitting on 13 of his 20 attempts from the field, including 4-of-6 from deep and a […]

He may have led the Portland Trail Blazers last season to a playoff run despite a lot of people not expecting them to do so, but Damian Lillard is not satisfied with that at all. The two-time All-Star already has a personal goal set for himself and knows what it takes to achieve it. . @Dame_Lillard's quote […]

With the U.S. presidential elections happening in less than three weeks, a lot of Americans have already been talking about it even more now. One of them is Golden State Warriors head coach, Steve Kerr. Speaking to Sam Amick of USA TODAY, the 51-year-old bench tactician named his MVP contenders this season and likened their […]

For Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, rapping is not just a hobby, but a passion. Over the past few years, he has released a number of singles under his moniker, “Dame Dolla.” Now that he already has enough material, the two-time NBA All-Star announced on Twitter that he will be releasing his debut album, […]

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star guard Damian Lillard has had his share of bold proclamations. Last year, with a depleted roster that saw every starter leave for a different destination – Wesley Matthews to Dallas, Nicolas Batum to Charlotte, LaMarcus Aldridge to San Antonio and Robin Lopez to New York – the 6-foot star said his […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has no regrets about his previous comments on the thought of joining a super team, but clarified that he wasn’t taking shots at Kevin Durant for his decision to join the Golden State Warriors this offseason. In an interview on The Jim Rome Show in CBS Radio, the Oakland native was frank […]

L.A. Clippers All-Star point guard Chris Paul took no prisoners during his fourth game of preseason, giving Damian Lillard the business with a ruthless behind-the-back crossover that left him out of the picture during Thursday’s 109-108 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. While Paul might have gotten a bit of an assist from budding mate […]

Damian Lillard appeared to already be in regular season-form as he led the visiting Portland Trail Blazers to a win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night in their preseason matchup. The two-time All-Star erupted for a game-high 30 points, on 10-of-17 shooting, including 6-of-9 from three-point distance. In only three quarters. The 2013 […]

NBA 2k17 had the Golden State Warriors winning “only” 58 games this season. But that’s just based on a simulation of the entire year by Tony Xypteras of Uproxx.com. Its simulator took care of literally everything. So, all results here are without any human influence. It’s true that everyone with a copy of the game […]

Photos of Adidas athlete and Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard‘s third signature sneaker have been leaked online. The NBA season is not yet underway, and Adidas has yet to make any official announcements, but the images reveal the shoes in different colorways, as well as a new ad. The new model design features a way […]

In his guesting on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Portland Trailblazers point guard Damian Lillard made intriguing comments about forming a “super team.” Many thought of it as a shot to Kevin Durant joining the already-powerhouse Golden State Warriors lineup. The 26-year-old Oakland native pointed out that it’s the player’s right and they are allowed to do it, but also discussed how his pride […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were considered as one of the most surprising teams last season. Despite losing four of their starters from the previous campaign, they still made it to the playoffs and past the first round. The success they had was attributed mostly to their all-star guard and leader, Damian Lillard. Even if they were already counted out at […]

Who isn’t obsessed with rankings? This week, Sports Illustrated began releasing its rankings of the Top 100 NBA players and it’s certainly sparked some controversy and debate. The biggest news perhaps was the absence of New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose on the list. But even with highly respected players like Portland Trail Blazers […]

Portland Trailblazers star Damian Lillard was back gracing the mic as his alter ego “Dame Dolla” put on a show at the fourth annual community picnic in his hometown of Oakland, Calif. The attendees were given free food, haircuts, back-to-school backpacks and gear, all leading to Lillard’s performance. The 6-foot point guard took the mic and performed […]

Damian Lillard is back with another Twitter freestyle rap. The Portland Trail Blazers’ point guard has been keeping busy this offseason as he’s released tracks and freestyles all summer, even performing at a concert in Portland early in July. For those still doubtful of an NBA player rapping after the likes of Shaquille O’Neal and Metta […]

Teams around the NBA have begun to reconvene for offseason workouts as the preseason nears closer and closer. Among others, we’ve already seen Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis putting in work together, James Harden leading his squad in workouts, and the Suns getting back to work. Now it’s time to add the Portland Trail Blazers […]

Ever since the Blazers lost four of the their five starters, every reasonable NBA fan, myself included, expected Portland to fall off the face of the NBA landscape and certainly out of playoff contention. However, the 2015-16 season was the polar opposite for the resilient Blazers. The almost overnight emergence of CJ McCollum, the leadership […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are one of the youngest teams in the NBA, and they are led by superstar Damian Lillard. This offseason, they signed and re-signed a core of younger players, including C.J. McCollum, Evan Turner and Festus Ezeli. With those and other moves, the Blazers spent $290 million this offseason, which shows that […]

Newly re-signed Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard recently appeared on the Bald Faced Truth radio show with John Canzano. He discussed his thoughts on the upcoming 2016-2017 season, his teammate C.J. McCollum‘s new max contract, and why $41 million is more than enough for himself. He was recently signed to a team friendly four-year, $41 million […]

Shortly after celebrating his 26th birthday by hosting his first rap concert, Damian Lillard aka Dame D.O.L.L.A, gave an encore Friday night at Planet Hollywood. Lillard gave fans a show at the Adidas sponsored event,  joined by fellow Adidas star athlete James Harden on stage. Video clip of my performance for the @adidasUprising hoopers at #LVL3 in Vegas on […]

Damian Lillard turned 26 years old on Friday, and to celebrate his birthday he held his first live rap concert. Dame D.O.L.L.A. as he goes by while performing, sold out 1500 tickets in one day, accounting to Fox 12 Oregon. Here’s Dame rapping at the concert: @Dame_Lillard Flow #DameDOLLA pic.twitter.com/UfmVuWePuV — Josh Logan (@WatchVlad) July […]

With all these free agency moves, what was once thought of as impossible has become possible. Derrick Rose was traded to the New York Knicks, Dwayne Wade went to the Chicago Bulls , Kevin Durant left the Oklahoma City Thunder for the Golden State Warriors… and these are only a few of the free agency […]

The Portland Trailblazers announced yesterday that they signed former Golden State Warriors center Festus Ezeli for a 2 year/$16 million deal. He will now join the vastly improved Blazers roster which features the dynamic backcourt of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum. Ezeli spent the last 3 seasons in Oakland and contributed to their Championship in […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have added another piece in their quest to have an even more competitive roster this coming season. As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski, center Festus Ezeli has agreed to move to Oregon on a two-year, $16 million deal with a team option after the first season. Ezeli was a restricted free agent […]

It is no secret that Kevin Durant has joined the Golden State Warriors and reaction around the league is mixed. Some players are happy to see a superstar make a bold decision to evolve as not only a person but also a plaayer, while others are outraged at the ‘death-lineup’ concept in Oakland. One player who […]

Chandler Parsons had to confront a memory he would rather forget at the Moda Centre, the same place where the Houston Rockets went down to the Blazers 4-2 in the 2014 Western Conference playoff series. He trolled himself standing next to a poster of Damian Lillard’s game-winning shot where he is the unfortunate outstretched defender. […]

Just last week Derrick Rose was traded from the Chicago Bulls to the New York Knicks in a move that stunned many fans. Derrick Rose was a Chicago native and became the youngest regular season MVP in NBA History when he received the award in 2011. While Rose looked to have a promising future, nagging […]

After mulling his decision over the past couple of weeks, Damian Lillard has decided to decline his invitation to play in the Olympic games in Rio, due to plantar faciitis. According to The Vertical’s Woj, that decision opened a spot for another invitation which went to the Raptors guard Kyle Lowry who gladly accepted and will […]

The amount of players dropping out from this summers USA qualifying tournament is starting to become alarming. Although injuries play a part in this, some players are choosing not to participate without giving their reasons publicly. There are concerns about Brazil’s Zika virus outbreak, but only a few have stated publicly it is the reason they have […]

We talk a lot about how basketball, and the NBA in particular, has drifted further and further away from the basket to the perimeter. Sometimes, it’s probably a little over-stated; games are still often won in the trenches, especially in the postseason. But, graphs like the one below illustrate not only how much more the […]

Damian Lillard, star point guard of the Portland Trail Blazers, is a great example of what hard work can do, because it has paid off for him big-time. He hasn’t been voted in as an All-Star starter yet, but the more he plays, the more honors he’s receiving. Endorsements have already started to come as Lillard has managed to work his […]

Damian Lillard is a man of many talents, especially draining 3-pointers. You have also probably seen him on the “Meet the Hoopers” State Farm Insurance commercials as the Hoopers’ baby where he drops a rap with a child version Kevin Love. What you might not have known is that Lillard is an aspiring rapper not […]

In what has been expected for a long time, Karl-Anthony Towns will be given the Rookie of the Year award. According to Marc Stein of ESPN, the Minnesota Timberwolves have scheduled a press conference for Monday morning in regard to a “major NBA announcement.” The Wolves announce a Monday morning news conference in which they're […]

Any NBA fan would agree that the Portland Trail Blazers achieved more than anyone thought they would in 2016. Entering the 2015-16 season, the Blazers were pegged to be one of the worst teams in the NBA after losing four of their five starters from the 2014-15 squad. In other words, it was Damian Lillard […]

The Portland Trail Blazers‘ season came to an end last night, but it sure was an incredible ride. Despite losing four of their starting five players through free agency and trades, including franchise cornerstone LaMarcus Aldridge, the Blazers managed to prove the critics wrong and make a run to the second round of the playoffs. Damian […]

There is no doubt LaMarcus Aldridge was a very good player for the Portland Trail Blazers. Before signing with the San Antonio Spurs, Aldridge had spent the first nine years of his career in Portland. Along the way, he became a four-time All-Star and was named to three All-NBA teams while a member of the […]

Stephen Curry who? The Golden State Warriors don’t seem to be missing his three-point shooting as initially thought, at least for the moment. In a competitive matchup on Saturday night, the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Warriors 120-108 at Moda Center, where a little bit of unnoticed history happened. According to ESPN Stats & Info, […]