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Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum has developed into one of the league’s most dynamic scorers over the last couple of seasons. This has led to more endorsement opportunities coming his way that led to him inking a shoe deal with Li-Ning, which is a China-based company. According to Nick DePaula of ESPN, McCollum is […]

The match between the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors on Monday was a very competitive one, which was only decided in its final minute. Things even got heated in the fourth quarter when LaMarcus Aldridge and Serge Ibaka were involved in a scuffle following a rebound battle. With 3:37 left, the two big men […]

Despite only being in the early days of the new season, some players have already been able to showcase their improved skill sets. One of them is Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard, who has played solid basketball once again for his team, and showed that he worked on his defense during the offseason. […]

During Saturday’s game between the Portland Trail Blazers and Milwaukee Bucks inside the BMO Harris Bradley Center, the home team came into the game prepared to limit Damian Lillard’s production, knowing how much impact he brings to Portland’s overall performance. However, the Bucks appeared to have a different kind of appreciation for the two-time All-Star […]

On Saturday night, the Portland Trail Blazers suffered a tough defeat against the Milwaukee Bucks. They led for most of the game, but still lost, following a big defensive play from Giannis Antetokounmpo on his teammate, C.J. McCollum. With only 15 seconds left, The Greek Freak completed a clutch steal on the former Most Improved […]

Like the success of his first rap album, Damian Lillard has once again made Billboard’s Emerging Artists Charts. However, his latest EP titled “Confirmed,” has debuted on the list higher than what he released last year. Dame D.O.L.L.A. has reached the highest ranking for his album so far as it opened at number 72 on […]

Free agent guard Wade Baldwin IV has agreed to a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. This comes only days after the Memphis Grizzlies waived the second-year point man prior to their season-opener against the New Orleans Pelicans. The Blazers have been known for being an organization capable […]

The Portland Trail Blazers got off on the right foot in a major way in the season opener on Wednesday night with a blowout 124-76 over the Phoenix Suns. In fact, this impressive win against the Suns set a league record for the largest margin of victory in the season opener. We made a little […]

It was no secret that the Portland Trail Blazers struggled defensively last season. Head coach Terry Stotts himself said it was their Achilles’ heel, per Jay Allen of Rip City Radio 620. They finished a disappointing 21st in defensive efficiency as they were plagued by inconsistent performances on that side of the ball. Blazers star […]

After recently apologizing for leaving his team’s bench during an altercation on the court, Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum has changed his tone, and has recently fired back at the league for the suspension he received. It can be recalled that the former Most Improved Player Award winner received a one game suspension for his […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ management brought out the scissors Saturday and cut three players from their roster namely, Anthony Morrow, Isaiah Briscoe, and Archie Goodwin. This was reported earlier by Blazers beat reporter Casey Holdahl. The Blazers have waived Anthony Morrow, Isaiah Briscoe and Archie Goodwin — Casey Holdahl (@CHold) October 14, 2017 The news […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum was handed a one-game suspension for the season opener for his decision to leave the bench during preseason action against the Phoenix Suns earlier this week. McCollum had left the bench during the fourth quarter of the contest when his teammate Caleb Swanigan and Suns big man Alex Len […]

The NBA has decided to suspend Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum for the season-opener for leaving the bench during a preseason game, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Here is a video of the moment: Here’s the NBA video on @CJMcCollum suspension. https://t.co/abByGT0hfC — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) October 14, 2017 During a game between the […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic will plan to aim for restricted free agency next summer, as only three days after left prior to the Oct. 16 deadline for a contract extension, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The big man was acquired from the Denver Nuggets last season prior to the trade deadline […]

Portland Trail Blazers power forward Noah Vonleh is right on schedule to return to the team’s lineup in three weeks time, NBC Sports Northwest’s Jason Quick reports. Blazers' PF Noah Vonleh says he is on schedule to return in 3 weeks from shoulder strain. Has no pain and full range-of-motion. — Jason Quick (@jwquick) October […]

Jusuf Nurkic made quite an impact upon joining the Portland Trail Blazers in February. He averaged 15.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.9 blocks in 20 games with the Blazers, who went 14-5 with him in the starting lineup. The Blazers saw a significant improvement on defense when Nurkic came into the lineup. This season, the […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic will not play in Wednesday’s preseason game against the Phoenix Suns due to a concussion, per The Oregonian’s Mike Richman. Nurkic suffered the injury in Monday’s preseason game against the Sacramento Kings. He had 16 points, seven rebounds, and two assists in 28 minutes against the Kings. Nurkic was […]

Unheralded Portland Trail Blazers bench player Jake Layman made a bit of history on Monday. The second-year forward helped the Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings, 97-83, as he became the first bench player to score eight points in the first four minutes of the fourth quarter (by a New Englander who went to Maryland on […]

Blowing past defenders and completing an ankle breaker when attacking the basket is not an easy move to pull off, even for NBA players. It usually takes a lot of speed or a wicked crossover to make a defender fall on the floor and leaves fans in awe of it. However, C.J. McCollum proved on […]

Damian Lillard and Victor Oladipo are making noise this offseason — the type that is pleasant to the ear. Despite being known best for their skills inside the basketball court, they are also trying to make a name for themselves in the music scene. Following the success of his first album, the Portland Trail Blazers […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum has officially left Nike to join Li-Ning as their latest endorser. McCollum announced that he signed a multi-year contract with the Chinese sporting brand through Twitter. I'm excited to announce my new parternship with the Li-Ning family. With hard work.. Anything is possible pic.twitter.com/6KiVAEPwqB — CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) […]

The Sacramento Kings will have to wait a little longer before they see rookie Harry Giles makes his NBA debut. According to Sacramento’s website, Giles will be on the shelf until at least January, as the team continue to rehab and strengthen the former Duke Blue Devil’s surgically repaired knees. Sacramento Kings rookie forward Harry […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are heading into this season with a similar core as the last, but with the absence of the sharp-shooting Allen Crabbe, who shot a blistering 44 percent from beyond the arc last season, good for fourth-best in the league. Yet the team made a key free agent signing to make up […]

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 […]

C.J. McCollum could be the next player to leave Nike and sign with another shoe brand. The Portland Trail Blazers guard recently confirmed, via Jason Quick of NBC Sports, that he is currently in talks with Li Ning, as the Chinese brand is trying to sign him to become their latest endorser. “In negotiations,’’ McCollum […]

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 […]

For almost two decades now, the Western Conference has dominated the league. They have had a record above .500 against the East in 17 of the last 18 seasons. A Western Conference team has won the championship in 12 of those 18 seasons as well. If you thought the dominance might end this season, you […]

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 […]

Jusuf Nurkic is back out there on the court eating people alive. Showing that he’s fully recovered from a leg injury that prematurely ended his 2016-17 campaign, Nurkic participated in the Portland Trail Blazers’ preseason game against the Phoenix Suns Tuesday. The contest is still ongoing as of this writing, but Nurkic already has 16 […]

Over the offseason, there were plenty of movement across the NBA landscape that saw many players wind up with new teams. However, for much of that, veteran guard Anthony Morrow wasn’t one of those players on the move as the quietness on that front had him contemplating retiring after nine seasons in the league, according […]

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 […]

Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum sees a bit of Portland Trail Blazers star C.J. McCollum in Hornets rookie Malik Monk’s game, per the Charlotte Observer’s Rick Bonnell. “I got C.J. as a young guy,” Batum said of McCollum, who was the 10th overall pick in 2013 (Monk went 11th to the Hornets in June). “A […]

Maurice Harkless survived a scare early in the Portland Trail Blazers training camp, recovering from acute pain in his left foot, which he suffered on Tuesday, according to Jason Quick of CSN North West. The young small forward missed Wednesday’s practice with the injury, which had kept him worried for most of the day after […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have begun training camp with a familiar face back in the mix as former guard Steve Blake has officially taken up a coaching intern position on the team. According to Jason Quick of CSNNW.com, Blake voiced that he only desires to have this part-time role at this current juncture. “As a […]

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 […]

Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant have had a rocky relationship as teammates in their Los Angeles Lakers days. After O’Neal was traded to the Miami Heat in 2004, the two’s enmity never wavered. It even intensified with the media always having a field day documenting the many barbs and sideswipes each player had for the […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum knows better than most fans that the NBA is run by cold-hearted front offices which will not hesitate to put business above players’ feelings. In addition, NBA executives don’t also have very good timing. McCollum succinctly puts that into perspective in a tweet he sent out after the […]

With Media Day quickly approaching for all 30 NBA teams, the New York Knicks traded Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder. In exchange, the Knicks received Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second round draft pick via the Chicago Bulls. One team that was interested in Anthony was the Portland Trail Blazers. Despite […]

Carmelo Anthony’s list of teams he’d be willing to accept a trade to seems to be growing. Now the Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly in the mix as a team Anthony would be willing to accept a trade to, according to Marc Berman of The New York Post. The source told The Post that Anthony […]