Portland Trail Blazers Articles - Page 131

Last summer, a disgruntled All-Star forward requested a trade. A small-market team with a franchise-caliber point guard swooped in and unexpectedly acquired him, undeterred by persistent chatter about his interest in heading to Los Angeles as a free agent the following summer. That worked out brilliantly for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who won Paul George […]

The 27-year old CJ McCollum has risen to the ranks of the top combo guards in the league since he was voted as the Most Improved Player in 2016. But people don’t know that the Portland Trail Blazers star guard has already received a degree in Journalism, and he says that watching ESPN inspired him […]

After more than a year of wait, the Cleveland Browns can be called winners again after taking down the New York Jets at home on Thursday, 21-17. That means there are a lot of emotional folks in Cleveland reaching for a box of Kleenex, including Portland Trail Blazers guard and proud Browns fan C.J. McCollum, […]

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 […]

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts may want scratch some of those late-game go-to plays for Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum to get Jusuf Nurkic into the mix. During a FIBA World Cup qualifier on Sunday against Czech Republic, Nurkic showed off some new and improved ball handles as he went coast to coast […]

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 […]

The last time the Orlando Magic finished a season with a winning record — yes, it happened — Tracy McGrady was still around the league and Grant Hill was still revving it up. That was in the 2011-12 campaign when Ryan Anderson was still the team’s best player (based on win shares). Since then, the […]

Jamal Crawford is by far the most decorated free agent in today’s market and somehow teams have yet to put pen to paper with the three-time Sixth Man of the Year and strike out a deal. According to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated, the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, and the defending champion Golden […]

Nothing lasts forever in the NBA. Even the seemingly immortal San Antonio Spurs have seen their Big Three scatter to the winds. The Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and more are here for their turn atop the NBA. But balance must be kept. For every team or player that rises, others must fall. Progress and decline […]

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 […]

No team overachieved more than last year’s Portland Trail Blazers. Yet, for all the circles Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum run around opponents, no team seems more stagnant. Handicapped by poor roster construction and salary cap rigidity, Portland has reached its ceiling. Now, they’re entrusting Jusuf Nurkic with a sledgehammer to crash through it. This […]

All things considered, Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum is a good-natured dude, but there are two surefire ways to annoy him. That’s by downplaying his team’s chances of winning an NBA title while guesting on his podcast show as well as by showing an allegiance to the Pittsburgh Steelers, the rivals of the Cleveland […]

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 […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum wasn’t fond of backcourt partner Damian Lillard taking some of his shine, as Lillard recently broke the news of ESPN reporter Chris Haynes leaving the big network for a role as a Senior NBA Insider for Yahoo Sports. McCollum was a journalism major at Lehigh and has pursued his […]

The NBA’s change to their rule asking players not to wear shoes that don’t somehow match their uniform’s colors has been one keeping some stars from fully expressing themselves on the court through their apparel. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, who has worn Adidas since coming into the league, said he received a warning […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is preparing well for his career after basketball, providing scoops on reporters’ job changes. Lillard took to Twitter to announce former ESPN writer Chris Haynes would be joining Yahoo Sports as a Senior NBA Insider. Sources:Free Agent reporter @ChrisBHaynes reaches agreement w/yahoo sports as Senior NBA insider, Will […]

If the NBA had a Swaggiest Player of the Year award, then surely, Portland Trailblazers stud Damian Lillard would have to be in contention every single year. Not only has he taken over the reigns as the Blazers’ uncontested cornerstone superstar, but Dame D.O.L.L.A., Lillard’s moniker in the world of hip-hop music, is also widely […]

The Portland Trail Blazers made several additions to their roster on Monday morning. According to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Blazers have agreed to training camp deals with Chinanu Onuaku, Cam Oliver, and Gary Payton II. Onuaku, now 21 years of age, was selected by the Houston Rockets with the 37th overall pick […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are at a crossroads. After finishing third in the Western Conference last season, Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum looked poised to bring the Blazers out of the first round. But things didn’t go as planned. The New Orleans Pelicans swept Portland and there was no answer for Anthony Davis and Jrue […]

The Oakland Raiders and Chicago Bears are finalizing a blockbuster deal that will send superstar defensive end Khalil Mack to The Windy City, according to multiple reports. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is a Raiders fan, and he expressed his displeasure with the move on Saturday morning: Very disappointed raiders fan this morning — […]

Earlier, it was reported that the Phoenix Suns have been kicking the tires on a potential trade that would land them a star point guard. Among the players the Suns are reportedly eyeing in such a deal is Portland Trail Blazers court general Damian Lillard. It’s a bit of a chin-scratching news that must have […]

The Phoenix Suns just made a trade for Ryan Anderson and De’Anthony Melton, but they’re still looking to make a move for a top-notch point guard. In a bid to get back to being a contender in a much stronger Western Conference, the team has reportedly pursued Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, Charlotte Hornets […]

Ice baths are good for the body, but they are tough to get into, as evidenced by Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum. In a video uploaded to Instagram by David Alexander, McCollum had a hard time dropping all the way into an ice bath following a workout. McCollum is in San Clemente, California for the […]

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 […]

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers posted a photo of him and his son on social media. His former teammate Gerald Henderson tried to stretch out a jab but got a taste of his own medicine. Check out how Lillard retaliated to Henderson’s comment. Below is a screenshot of their conversation per the Bleacher […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum took time out of his day to poke fun at The Big Lead on Twitter last night, who hilariously spelled his name wrong during a tweet they sent out. McCollum 😂 https://t.co/GfvHlNpiVu — CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) August 22, 2018 McCollum is gearing up for training camp with the […]

Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum has been an influential presence on the social media scene this summer, and the 26-year-old combo guard is not planning to stop anytime soon. McCollum is a fan of the NFL’s Cleveland Browns and predicts that the team will win over 5.5 games: 7-9 I would take the over […]

Aside from being the home of the best basketball in the world, the NBA has evolved into a player driven league. It is safe to say that a personality is the engine that keeps a player’s influence in the league. When we talk about influence, social media always pops into mind. Sadly, not everybody was […]