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Evan Turner of the Portland Trail Blazers greeted his teammate Jusuf Nurkic for his 24th birthday. But the guard believes that the big man is lying about his age. Turner greeted Nurkic via Twitter and Instagram. He sent him some warm regards but gave him a little ribbing in the process: Happy birthday to the […]

With new and old faces in their respective teams, everything settling in after the NBA free agnecy aftermath, one thing is still on each team mind: How do we make ourselves even better? If the best team in the NBA right now, the Golden State Warriors, did not settle resting on the championship laurels of […]

Have you ever dreamed of a boxing match between a Twitter troll and an NBA player? We may be finally close to witnessing such an event with Portland Trail Blazers swingman Evan Turner looking to be the pioneer in that endeavor. On Tuesday night, Turner was mentioned in a post by a Twitter JakeTheHater, who […]

Portland Trail Blazers will have to make lineup changes as forward Evan Turner has been officially declared out for Game 3 against the New Orleans Pelicans. As reported by Casey Holdahl, beat reporter for the Blazers: Evan Turner (toe contusion) is OUT for Game 3 — Casey Holdahl (@CHold) April 19, 2018 Blazers head coach […]

The Portland Trail Blazers find themselves in a 0-2 hole in the first round of the playoffs against the New Orleans Pelicans, who came into the postseason as the underdogs in this series. The Blazers might have to avoid falling behind 0-3 this Thursday minus small forward Evan Turner. According to the Blazers’ official Twitter […]

There is no doubt that NBA players are one of the most blessed and luckiest people in the world. Though this does not discount that their job is tough as it is a constant battle in achieving the perfect balance between mind and body, playing the sport you love the most for millions is certainly […]

The Portland Trail Blazers caused quite a stir in the summer of 2016 when they decided to extend a four-year, $70 million contract to then-free agent Evan Turner. He has since been playing decent basketball for them, but has received a lot of criticism for being considered as overpaid. However, he recently found out that […]

When it comes to Portland Trail Blazers veteran small forward Evan Turner, one glimpse at his stats in his first two seasons with the team would not convince many people that he is nearly worth a four-year, $70 million contract. However, Turner knows his role with the team and has a stern message for his […]

Draymond Green was stopped in his tracks mid-interview to settle matters with Evan Turner after a 123-117 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. The Blazers sixth man came to collect a payment from the Golden State Warriors forward after his alma matter Ohio State took down Green’s Michigan State 80-64 in early […]

Portland Trail Blazers swingman Evan Turner became part of a lot of headlines recently when it was reported that a truck crashed into his pool. Fortunately, no one from his home was hurt and the driver will be fine despite suffering serious injuries after being taken to a local hospital in southwest Portland. Photos quickly […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Evan Turner had an unexpected visitor at his Portland home last Wednesday, when a truck literally crashed into his property. The said vehicle, which was carrying dirt, landed on Turner’s swimming pool after it hit and went through the metal fence that separates Turner’s home from the road. Although the crash […]

Evan Turner recently proved that he also lends his helping hand outside the court. Although he is used to setting screens and dishing out dimes for his teammates to score on easy baskets, the Portland Trail Blazers forward teamed-up with their sideline reporter, Brooke Olzendam, for a timely assist. While driving on the I-5 freeway […]

The Portland Trail Blazers made a surprising start to their preseason, as they had another player run the point guard duties for them instead of Damian Lillard. The two-time All-Star was on the floor and started their game on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns, but Terry Stotts asked Evan Turner to set up the offense […]

Evan Turner has always been known for his versatility. Throughout his NBA career, he’s able to contribute in a lot of aspects be it passing, scoring, or defending multiple positions. Now with the Blazers, Turner’s multi-faceted ways are set to be utilized again, as the team is already getting used to Turner oscillating between the […]

Golden State Warriors swingman Nick Young was just having one of those moments, sharing some of his random thoughts on Twitter. Young mused on Twitter what life would be like as a dog, which seems like a perfectly innocent random thought to come out of his mind. What would life be like as a dog […]

Choosing to go on a purely vegan diet can be considered a huge change in someone’s lifestyle. While many have already done it, and have been successful in doing so, others can’t even imagine themselves trying it. One of them is Portland Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner, who made it known recently that he wants […]

Despite earlier reports of Isaiah Thomas having an alleged conflictive egotistical personality by Fox Sports 1’s Chris Broussard, former teammate Evan Turner shrugged all those claims, having known Thomas since he was a young kid in high school. “I met IT in high school, we always been tight,” Turner told Jared Weiss of CelticsBlog after […]

Taking after teammate C.J. McCollum, Portland Trail Blazers forward Evan Turner put on his analyst glasses and took on breaking down the Cleveland Cavaliers-Boston Celtics trade on Tuesday, adding to the never-ending offseason hype of new faces in new places. Following a 2016-17 season that saw the best of Isaiah Thomas and his offensive firepower, […]

Evan Turner hasn’t been known for his range. While he can do a little bit of everything on the floor, the absence of a consistent outside shooting has diminished his value in today’s 3-point-heavy landscape in the NBA. Turner, who averaged 9.0 points per game and shot 26.3 percent from the 3-point area last season, […]

Evan Turner’s offseason plans might deviate a bit from the norm, as he plans to go to C.J. McCollum’s radio show and takes his crack at the mic for the first time. I plan on going on @CJMcCollum radio show this year. That'll be my first time on the mic WHOAAAAAAAA 😱😱😱 #pause — Evan […]

In the last couple of weeks of the ongoing Carmelo Anthony saga with the New York Knicks, the Portland Trail Blazers have emerged as a team interested in acquiring the All-Star forward. During a recent interview with Marc Berman of the New York Post, Blazers forward Evan Turner made his plea to the 10-time All-Star […]

Judging by his looks and on-court demeanor, Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Evan Turner doesn’t seem like a player who’s easily ticked off. However, there’s always been a fierce competitive side to the 2010 Naismith College Player of the Year, one that former teammate Lance Stephenson would definitely attest to. On Tuesday, Turner opened up once more […]

Portland is a better fit for Carmelo Anthony than Houston or New York For months, Carmelo Anthony has had a home in NBA trade rumors. With the season a few months away, Carmelo being traded is becoming more likely. Of course, recent reports indicated that the New York Knicks would halt trade talks since they […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have made questionable signings throughout the past few years, so much so that they’ve actually spent just as much in three of their bench players as the Golden State Warriors have spent in their original “Big Three” of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green for the 2016-17 season. As pointed […]

If you think millionaires don’t have a problem with inflated prices of everyday goods, Portland Trail Blazers forward Evan Turner is here to prove that wrong. The 28-year-old was not happy about the price raise of an Egg McMuffin at McDonald’s, letting every one of his Snapchat followers know just what a mockery it is. […]

If Tom Brady has somehow escaped the North Pole that is New England at this time of the year, he might be responsible for getting Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Evan Turner his very own pair of Uggs for Christmas. The team’s new acquisition was delighted with his present when the camera asked: “Tell us about your […]

During last summer’s free agency, many teams splurged with signings that seemed to be overpaying some players due to the increase in the salary cap. However, with only more than a quarter of the games played this season, some franchises might already be regretting overspending on players that have not played to the level of their […]

After agreeing to sign the very lucrative offer the Portland Trail Blazers extended to him last summer, Evan Turner has not quite lived up to the expectations set on him yet. The 28-year-old Ohio State product has produced pedestrian numbers so far this season with averages of 8.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists in […]

During the offseason, many NBA teams were splurging with too much money as the salary cap raised to an all-time high. Offers were made to players who have only produced pedestrian numbers in previous seasons which got them overpaid in the eyes of many. One of them is Portland Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner who agreed […]

Evan Turner‘s transition from being one of the most important pieces for the Boston Celtics to a potential sixth man for the Portland Trail Blazers hasn’t been a smooth one. The Ohio State product is averaging a meager 6.7 points per game while shooting 36.7 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from deep. Turner […]

Portland Trail Blazers‘ Terry Stotts is known to be one of the most calm and relaxed head coaches in the league and rarely gets fired up. But things were not the same during halftime of his team’s game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. Despite playing on a back-to-back set, the Nuggets were the ones […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Evan Turner is happy with his current team, but he wasn’t always like this and once thought about quitting the NBA. It was during the 2013-2014 season which was the worst of his career, and where he thought he might be done. He wondered if he was cut out for the league, and if he […]

New teammates often find different ways to bond with each other before the regular season, whether it’s playing with Team USA like Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant or going abroad to Puerto Rico like Carmelo Anthony and practically his whole team. Some of them take unconventional route like Evan Turner and Ed Davis, as they chose to […]

The versatile new Portland Trail Blazers signing, Evan Turner, could see some minutes at the point guard position, according to head coach Terry Stotts (via RotoWire). While Turner figures to see most of his time at the small forward and shooting guard positions, his vision and playmaking instincts make him a good fit to lead […]

After being selected second overall, just behind John Wall, in 2010, Evan Turner is still looking for consistency and a breakout campaign to end his slumping seasons. But all his NBA woes do not matter in the eyes of Ohio State Athletics, as the former Buckeye was recently enshrined in its Hall of Fame, per […]

Evan Turner has never lived up to being the No. 2 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, but that doesn’t mean he still isn’t a desirable teammate. Boston Celtics’ Kelly Olynyk recently spoke about Turner and how much he’s going to miss him as a teammate. Via ESPN: “Unbelievable guy. It’s too bad that […]

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 […]

Free agent forward Chandler Parsons had an excellent meeting with the Trail Blazers this morning, and reports had him a favorite to land in Portland. However, Parsons has decided to go elsewhere, so the Blazers have since moved on and agreed to a deal with Evan Turner. Turner last played for the Celtics and was […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers finished up their Kobe Bryant farewell tour, their efforts turned directly to rebuilding the franchise. They brought in Golden State Warriors assistant coach Luke Walton to be their new head coach. At the start of free agencythe Lakers made the big move of signing 7’1″ center Timofey Mozgov to a […]