CJ McCollum Articles - Page 25

The Portland Blazers backcourt of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum have done a good job of recruiting New York Knicks star forward Carmelo Anthony, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, via colleague Ryen Russillo. “They’ve been on him,” said Wojnarowski of the constant efforts by the northwest tandem to bring him to Portland. The two guards […]

New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony and his hoodie have been inseparable from each other this summer. But there’s another tandem involving Anthony that has piqued the interest of the always rumor-thirsty basketball universe. And that’s Anthony and Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum, who teamed up in Academy Basketball’s “M7 Blackout Sessions” that was […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is widely considered to be one of the most, if not the most, open-minded authority figure that the league has ever had. He even went on record early in his tenure that sports betting is actually “good for business“. However, Silver is still adamant that the use of marijuana remains intolerable […]

It’s been a while since Seattle folks last saw an NBA basketball game played in their city. After the Seattle Supersonics relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008, Seattle’s sports fans have lobbied to get a team of their own again. Some nine years later, there seems to be a glimmer of hope with regards to their […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum is one of the latest to join Banana Republic as one of the brand’s ambassadors along with fellow NBA star Kevin Love, Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius. The four athletes will form the “Men’s Style Council” for the brand, one of many […]

Coming at the heels of Carmelo Anthony‘s ultimatum to the New York Knicks organization, asking to be traded for good, the Portland Trail Blazers have swooped in as a potential second team that could ensnare his services. Despite Anthony denying any interest in the Blazers prior to his request to be moved, the Rip City […]

C.J. McCollum hasn’t only been keeping his eyes on the free agent wire, but also making strides to avenge a first-round sweep at the hands of the Golden State Warriors — taking it upon himself to take his offseason workouts to the next level. The Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard was spotted doing an arsenal […]

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 […]

Saturday, July 8 marks a new point in NBA history.  Houston Rockets star James Harden agreed to the most lucrative contract in league history by signing a four-year, $170 million extension which guarantees him a full $228 million through the 2022-23  season. Prior to this deal,  Warriors guard Steph Curry boasted of that honor by […]

Add Portland Trail Blazers backcourt of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum to the endless list of NBA talent that thinks Boston Celtics shooting guard Avery Bradley should have made the NBA’s All-Defensive team. Bradley was ways away from Second Team mention Danny Green of the San Antonio Spurs from making the cut at the off-guard position, garnering […]

Things have picked up drastically over the last few days concerning Paul George‘s future with the Indiana Pacers after he informed the organization over the weekend that he would hit the free agent market next summer. This has put him front and center in the trade rumor mill with several landing spots arising in the […]

Since the Golden State Warriors made the acquisition of Kevin Durant last summer, they have received the brunt of the criticism for unfairly putting a powerhouse team that has dominated the league. However, that is not an opinion shared by Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum regarding the formation of the Warriors as he stated […]

It has often been the case over the years that NBA players enter the league without a plan in place for once their playing days are finished. In light of that, Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum recently revealed via Instagram that he is taking some major steps toward stabilizing his post-NBA life by enrolling at Harvard […]

Rapper Joey Bada$$ dropped his latest single “Victory,” recently. And since the song, has a lot of lyrics relating to basketball, the Brooklyn rapper got NBA stars like Russell Westbrook, Devin Booker, Emmanuel Mudiay, and C.J. McCollum to star in the single’s music video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uixBJ97t8uk Maybe for his next song, Bada$$ will let Westbrook drop a few […]

After a rather quick exit from the playoffs, Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum is continuing his friendly pursuit of soon-to-be free agent swingman Paul George, who has been rumored to want out of Indiana after underachieving for several seasons. The Lehigh standout previously mentioned on Twitter that he would like George to join him in […]

C.J. McCollum is widely considered as one of the top rising stars of the NBA today. After winning the Most Improved Player award last season, he has followed it up with another solid campaign, which only increases his confidence. That said, the Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard recently claimed that nobody in the league can […]

The Portland Trail Blazers backcourt of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum put on a fireworks show in the first half of Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors, scoring 48 of their team’s 56 points in the first half. A constant barrage of buckets had the two guards exchanging words with the Warriors’ best all-around […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum had a jaw-dropping first half against the Golden State Warriors, pouring in 27 points in 11-of-15 shooting from the floor and 3-of-4 from deep, keeping his team knotted at 56 at the half. His 27 points in a half tie the team’s playoff record high, previously set by LaMarcus […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are currently at the bottom of the NBA’s defensive ranking, and one of their biggest issues is their inability to protect the inside. They desperately need help on the inside if they plan on competing in the playoffs, and they have their sights set on Phoenix Suns center, Tyson Chandler. There […]

Last season, the Portland Trail Blazers surprised many as they finished with a winning record and went all the way to the second round of the playoffs. However, it has been different this year with the team struggling to win games with some of their key players battling injuries. One of their signings last summer, […]

There’s one word that should get under every athlete’s skin: soft. C.J. McCollum used it to describe how the Portland Trail Blazers were playing before they came back to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves Sunday night behind his career-high 43 points. Via USA Today: “We were being soft as a team and I think it showed […]

Since entering the league in 2013, C.J. McCollum has helped the Portland Trail Blazers reach the playoffs in three consecutive seasons including two trips to the Western Conference Semifinals. However, he believes they’re still lacking something to make it over the hump and be a top contender. The 25-year-old Lehigh product recently shared what he […]

Now playing in his second year in the NBA, Phoenix Suns shooter Devin Booker has already tested his mettle against James Harden, Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Russell Westbrook, and the best guards in the league. However, when asked who he thinks has been the toughest matchup for him is, Booker gave a surprising answer. “Sheesh. There’s a lot. I’ll say… Dame [Damian Lillard] […]

Unlike in years past, the MVP winner for this season will be announced through the NBA Awards Show in New York City on June 26, 2017. As part of the broadcast deal with TNT, the league will acknowledge the winners through a program instead of awarding the individuals before the start of a game, usually […]

Two floaters by the two best players the Portland Trail Blazers had to offer and a bank of lights going out at the venue was all it took for Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum to come away with a 115-113 overtime win against the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets led 90-85 in the fourth quarter when a bank of lights […]

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 […]

Even if you’re an NBA player, it doesn’t always make up for being a Cleveland Browns fan. Just ask C.J. McCollum. The Portland Trail Blazers guard wondered something more Browns fans probably have while watching NFL over the weekend. I wonder what it's like to be a fan of a great football team like the […]

The NBA’s Most Improved Player from 2016 just took some shots towards the reigning back-to-back MVP. CJ McCollum was doing a Q&A on his Twitter and one fan had a very specific question: Can Stephen Curry guard him? According to CJ, it is not even a question. It is a straight up “Nope.” @CJMcCollum can […]

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 […]

NBA 2K17 is definitely a hot trending topic currently. With the release date closing up, the heat rises and so are the discussions around it. A Twitter frenzy began few days ago with players asking and receiving their ratings. Most went ahead and let their fans know of it and others would keep it to themselves. […]

Last season, Seth Curry should signs that he could establish himself as a key role player on an NBA team. This summer, he was afforded a fresh start by the Dallas Mavericks. The lesser known Curry sibling has been doing his homework, studying film of other NBA guards in order to improve his performance. He […]

Portland Trailblazers guard C.J. McCollum is not the type that anyone can just talk trash to. He fires back. And a critic on Twitter just found out how he does it. The man who goes by the name “Richie” tweeted the 24-year-old shooting guard last Sunday in an attempt to warn him on supposedly the […]

After being named the Most Improved Player for the 2015-16 season, C.J. McCollum signed a four-year $106 million contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers. This past season, McCollum improved from an average of 6.8 points in 15.7 minutes to 20.8 points in 34.8 and has become a key element for the team. Though he […]

Not all NBA players were stars their entire lives. Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum was a late bloomer. Even as late as his sophomore year of high school, he was yet to show he had what it takes to play at the next level, let alone eventually the NBA. From forwardcenter.net: “My sophomore year […]

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 […]

After a surprisingly successful season for the Portland Trail Blazers, the franchise’s top talents will remain there long-term. A year after giving a maximum deal to superstar point guard Damian Lillard, the Blazers have locked up C.J. McCollum for the next four years. As reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical, McCollum and Portland have […]

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 […]

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 […]