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Portland Trail Blazers All-Star guard Damian Lillard believes Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is still the best player in the world. During a guest appearance on “The Joe Budden Podcast,” Lillard explained why Russell Westbrook isn’t considered the best player in the league despite averaging a triple-double in the past three seasons. And when […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard has extended his partnership with 2K Sports and NBA 2K by reaching a multi-year agreement which includes in-game activations, advertising, promotions, soundtrack contributions and community engagements, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.  The song “Money Ball” from Lillard’s latest album titled “Big D.O.L.L.A.” will be featured […]

Boston Celtics newcomer Enes Kanter has always been known as an outspoken individual, and he didn’t hold back when asked recently about the team’s tumultuous situation last season. During his appearance on FS1’s “First Things First”, Kanter said he felt “a negative energy” around the Celtics when he played in Boston as a member of […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard admits he was upset people tried to make it seem like he and Russell Westbrook hated each other. The Blazers and Oklahoma City Thunder met in the first round of the 2019 playoffs, and Lillard and Westbrook went at it. Both stars trash-talked each other and made […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard says he naturally plays better on the road because he loves to quiet crowds. Lillard says hitting game-winners at home is great, but that quieting a home crowd on the road is a tremendous feeling as well. “I mean I think I just naturally play better on […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard admits he has a picture on the wall at his house of his face which became a meme following his game-winner against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2019 playoffs. In case you forgot what picture we’re talking about, here’s a friendly reminder: Damian Lillard’s victory face gets the […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard says Game 5 of the 2019 playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder is the best game he’s ever played in his life. Lillard scored 50 points and hit the series-clinching shot at the buzzer over Paul George. “Having 50, hitting the game-winner, series walk-off, I told him (my trainer) […]

Hassan Whiteside wants to have a redemption campaign this upcoming 2019-20 season, and he’s been putting in the work on his free throw shooting. Lethal Shooter, an NBA shooting coach, Tweeted a sneak peak of the Portland Trail Blazers center shooting freethrows, claiming that the big man has been grinding to perfect his mechanics and […]

After the Portland Trail Blazers made their longest playoff run since 2000 this past season, their cap space took a big hit, as they decided to sign star guard CJ McCollum to a 3-year, $100 extension that will kick in after the 2020-21 season. Some are calling this extension risky, as it may not be […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have unveiled their classic edition jerseys for the 2019-20 season. The jerseys have the exact design as that of their 1977 season — the year when they won their lone NBA title. Blazers legendary sports announcer Bill Schonley and Bill Walton, who was one of the key players of the 1977 […]

At 29 years old, Damian Lillard’s career is far from over, yet the Portland Trail Blazers’ star point guard has already recorded multiple unforgettable moments. None of these moments, however, compare to two playoff series-ending triples at the buzzer. Most recently, Lillard waved goodbye to the Russell Westbrook era as he drained a deep 3-pointer […]

Chicago Bulls rookie point guard Coby White says Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard is his favorite player in the NBA. White admits he “might be a little starstruck to be on the same court” as Lillard when the Bulls and Blazers face off next season. “Shoot, I did it at D-Wade’s when I […]

Former NBA guard and current ESPN analyst Jalen Rose appreciates Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard following in Dirk Nowitzki’s footsteps by wanting to stay with one team. Nowitzki spent his entire career with the Dallas Mavericks. Lillard has said multiple times he wants to retire with the Blazers and will not leave […]

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts reportedly has some reservations about Carmelo Anthony being on the team, according to Stephen A. Smith of ESPN. Smith is reporting Anthony’s agent has spoken to the Blazers, along with the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers: “Right now from what I’m hearing, Terry Stotts […]

Zach Collins has beefed up over the course of the summer, cranking up the weights and gaining 20 pounds of muscle while progressing on his ankle rehabilitation. The Portland Trail Blazers center is now at 250 pounds — a weight more fitting for a 7-footer that has a clear size disadvantage against more robust players […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard says just like other players are doing what is best for their careers by changing teams and creating superteams, he’s staying in Portland because it’s what he wants to do for his career. Lillard has consistently said he wants to retire with the Blazers and be the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are coming off of 2018-19 campaign in which they snagged the third seed in the Western Conference and made it all the way to the conference finals for the first time since 2000. Of course, the Blazers were ousted by the Golden State Warriors in a four-game sweep, but it was […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will make a trip down memory lane, commemorating the 42nd anniversary of the 1977 NBA Championship Parade, which the franchise celebrated after taking down the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Finals. Bill Walton, who starred for that team that incited the phenomenon known as “Blazermania,” will ride his bike among the […]

In the midst of all the well-deserved praise he is garnering from the recent release of his third studio album, “Big D.O.L.L.A.,” Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard (aka Dame D.O.L.L.A.) has opened up about his rap beef with fellow NBA player Marvin Bagley III of the Sacramento Kings. The history between these […]

In case you’re wondering if Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has changed his about joining a super team in the future, he hasn’t. He’s making it clear once again that he plans to stay in Portland and that there’s no fun about teaming up with fellow All-Stars. .@Dame_Lillard told us he's never leaving Portland […]

By now, most NBA fans are aware of the Derrick Rose story. After winning the 2010-11 NBA MVP Award, Rose would suffer an ACL injury during the playoffs in the following season, and injury that would nearly ruin his career and totally change his style of play. But do you remember former Portland Trail Blazers […]

JR Smith has long been known for his on-court gaffes and boneheaded mistakes, but he played up that reputation during a pickup game this offseason against the Portland Trail Blazers star guard CJ McCollum. JR accused CJ of traveling so he did this on the next play and J. Cole started laughing. 🤣🤣🤣 (via @cbrickley603) […]

Portland Trail BLazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard has recently opened up about his thoughts on the all-important work-life balance. In a recent tweet, the 29-year-old explained how making music has actually helped make him a better player overall. “Since I started putting out music and taking it seriously I have been better as a […]

After several NBA stars dropped out from Team USA participation, Portland Trail Blazers newcomer Mario Hezonja can’t help but poke fun at USA Basketball’s situation. Following the latest withdrawal of Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox, Hezonja took it to Twitter to joke that he wouldn’t be surprised if Gregg Popovich, the national team’s head coach, […]

Former Portland Trail Blazers big man Greg Oden was among many voicing opinion on the reality of living in the city. In an interview with Jason Wilson of The Guardian, Oden noted how difficult it was to live in Portland as a young African-American male. As described in The Guardian article, Portland has turned into […]

Pau Gasol now plays for one of the many Western Conference teams that considers itself a rival of the Los Angeles Lakers. Just because the future Hall-of-Famer is with the Portland Trail Blazers, though, hardly means he’s forgotten his place in purple-and-gold lore. Gasol confirmed as much on Wednesday, sending a birthday wish to another […]

CJ McCollum is convinced that Damian Lillard is one of the best Portland Trail Blazers players ever; however, he strongly believes that his teammate is on his way to becoming the best player in franchise history. Lillard has been the face of the Portland franchise for the past several seasons, even leading the Blazers to […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard took his fame to new heights last season. He led the Blazers to their first Western Conference Finals appearance since 2000 before running into the Golden State Warriors. In order to get them there, he hit possibly the most cold-blooded buzzer-beater in Portland playoff history. In the offseason, the […]

The Moda Center will rock a new court design this upcoming 2019-20 season when the Portland Trail Blazers celebrate their golden anniversary. The Blazers’ Twitter account unveiled the fresh look with a special nod to their 50th year as a franchise: #RipCity turns 50 pic.twitter.com/1UurHCRZJi — Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) August 13, 2019 Per Blazers.com, […]

Damian Lillard wants to become the best player that has ever suited up for the Portland Trail Blazers, and he believes he needs to accomplish two things in order to achieve that recognition. In an interview with Billboard.com’s Eric Diep, Lillard said that winning the MVP award and an NBA title would put him on […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard just released his second album titled Big D.O.L.L.A, and it has created a lot of social media buzz lately. Lillard, who’s emcee name is Dame D.O.L.L.A, has had a successful career so far. He officially started his rap career two years ago when he released his debut album ‘Confirmed.’ […]

Damian Lillard is aware of Portland Trail Blazers history, an Oregon Trail leading through the past which leads to Brandon Roy. In a time when NBA superstars are joining one another to form a championship team, a dynasty, there’s this question that usually passes through everyone’s head; What if a current NBA star could play […]

For Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard, being an NBA player helps him ‘stay creative as an artist.’ Speaking with Eric Diep of Billboard, Lillard spoke about his career as a hip hop artist under the pseudonym Dame D.O.L.L.A. For the four-time All-Star, music is not just an outlet but a serious craft. “I […]

The NBA has put on a marquee slate of games for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20, 2020, notably including some of the best teams matching up against one another. The Golden State Warriors will take on the Portland Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles Lakers will face the Boston Celtics, and the Houston […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was one of the latest to come out and throw some high praise in the direction of Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (aka Dame D.O.L.L.A.) for what the Dubs forward considers to be the rapper’s best album yet. Green took to Instagram to provide his early review […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has made waves with offseason — not with his ruthless shot-making, but with his punchy delivery on his newest rap album: Big D.O.L.L.A. Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors may have been the cause for his playoff exit, but he’s just as big a fun of Lillard’s mic […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons didn’t see much action in his rookie season. However, the 24th overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft said he still had a productive year despite sitting on the bench for most games. In an interview with Orlando Sentinel’s Stephen Ruiz, Simons said that he used his time on […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard may be one of the more underrated players in the NBA, but that hasn’t stopped the Oakland native from coming up strong in some of the biggest moments. Lillard sunk the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of last season’s playoffs, waving goodbye to a team […]

On the court, it’s business as usual for Damian Lillard. But away from the hardwood, the Portland Trail Blazers star point guard is inclined to make music and produce albums. Lillard, 29, released his third studio album “Big D.O.L.L.A.” on Friday under his alias Dame D.O.L.L.A. Relative to an NBA player diving into the rap […]