Portland Trail Blazers Articles - Page 14

The Milwaukee Bucks have been under the microscope in recent weeks as a result of making the first head coaching switch of the season. After replacing first-year head coach Adrian Griffin after 43 games with long-time coach Doc Rivers, the Bucks made it clear that their only focus was to win a championship right now. […]

Damian Lillard made his return to Portland with the Milwaukee Bucks last night, and took a 119-116 loss, and Anfernee Simons opened up on what it was like facing his mentor and former teammate to get the win for the Trail Blazers. “Nah it was crazy, it was kind of weird you know what I […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard spent the first eleven years of his NBA career with the Portland Trail Blazers, where he departed this past September as the franchise’s leader in scoring, three-pointers made, and free throws made. Whether he’s the best, second-best, or third-best Portland Trail Blazer of all-time is up for debate, but it’s […]

Portland Trail Blazers fans certainly got their money’s worth on Wednesday night. Blazers legend Damian Lillard, the franchise’s all-time leading scorer and the player that has embraced Portland more than any other in the team’s more than 50-year history, made his first return to Moda Center since being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in the […]

It was not quite a Dame Time kind of night for Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, as they got upset by the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center, 119-116. Of course, the talk of the town after the game centered around Lillard, who did not get quite the result he wanted in […]

Damian Lillard’s return to his old stomping grounds was bittersweet, as the Milwaukee Bucks lost a road game to the Portland Trail Blazers Wednesday night, 119-116. After the final buzzer sounded, Blazers big man Deandre Ayton, perhaps best summed up the beautiful evening his team just had at the expense of the Bucks. “That’s what […]

Portland Trail Blazers fans were treated to the return of Damian Lillard to the Moda Center on Jan. 31st.  Lillard joined forces with Giannis Antetokounmpo in October 2023 after the Blazers traded the star guard to the Milwaukee Bucks. Still, the crowd gave the beloved guard an unrivaled ovation at the game’s start. Trail Blazers […]

Damian Lillard’s long-awaited return to Portland after his 2023 blockbuster Trail Blazers-Milwaukee Bucks trade is finally here. The Blazers gave Lillard a heartwarming tribute video ahead of Wednesday night’s matchup against the Bucks. Memories flood back to Blazers fans amid Damian Lillard’s homecoming  The tribute video began by showing Lillard’s early days in Portland after […]

Not seeing Damian Lillard suit up in a Portland Trail Blazers jersey still seems weird to some fans of the league. He has been with the squad since he was a rookie and formed a lethal duo there alongside CJ McCollum. Now, he has a new partner in Giannis Antetokounmpo in the Milwaukee Bucks system. […]

Before the season started, the Portland Trail Blazers did the unthinkable in that they finally traded franchise cornerstone Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks. Lillard had become almost synonymous with the Blazers franchise but it was clear that his time with the team had run its course. Now as a member of the Bucks, Lillard […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are gearing up for an intense matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. Of course, everyone is looking forward to the return of Damian Lillard, who spent his first eleven years with the franchise. Head coach Chauncey Billups revealed his mixed thoughts on the Blazers legend’s return. Chauncey Billups is looking forward to […]

While the majority of teams in the NBA are in the playoff picture in some capacity, one team that isn’t is the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers are 14-33 on the season with a -8.4 point differential per game and are nine games back from the tenth seed, the final spot for a play-in birth. […]

Portland Trail Blazers legend and current Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard makes his return to Portland on Wednesday night in a game that will likely be emotional for both Lillard and Blazers fans. Lillard has been open about the difficult decision to request a trade from the Blazers last summer and the fact that it […]

Veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon was only with the Boston Celtics for one season, but it was a productive one. The 31-year-old became the first Celtic to win Sixth Man of the Year since 1986 and helped Boston make it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. Despite this success during the 2022-23 campaign, Boston’s […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking to close in on the top spot in the Eastern Conference which is held by the Boston Celtics when they head out west to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers in this Wednesday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Bucks-Trail […]

The NBA has announced the rosters for the Rising Stars teams at next month’s All-Star Weekend and a pair of Portland Trail Blazers have made the cut. Blazers rookie guard Scoot Henderson has been named for a third time (G-League players are named to the event) as a rising star. After being selected by the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are set to play the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night in Portland. For Damian Lillard, it will surely be an emotional game after he spent the first 11 seasons of his career with the Blazers. The Bucks superstar spoke about his impending return to Portland with Aaron Fentress of OregonLive/The Oregonian: […]

Could Damian Lillard return to the Portland Trail Blazers? Although Lillard is currently looking to help the Milwaukee Bucks make a run to the NBA Finals, the star guard did not rule out a reunion with his old team during a recent interview, via Aaron Fentress of oregonlive.com. “I see there being a time where […]

Wednesday night is the night that Portland Trail Blazers fans have been waiting for, as franchise legend Damian Lillard makes his return to Portland for the first time as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. After the Blazers’ dominating win against the 76ers on Monday night, Chauncey Billups talked about what it was going to […]

The Portland Trail Blazers crushed the Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers 130-104 on Monday night in a game that featured a monster 20-point fourth quarter from rookie guard Scoot Henderson. After a game in which Henderson went 3-4 from the 3-point line, Blazers coach Chauncey Billups talked about the misconception that Henderson isn’t a good shooter: […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (29-16) road trip may have already featured its toughest competition but the squad now faced a crunch of games. Their first of three in four days came against the Portland Trail Blazers (14-33). The Sixers put up a flat performance in a 130-104 loss. Let’s break down a Hospital Sixers loss that […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are set to take on the Philadelphia 76ers at home on Monday night, but they may be without the services of one of their key players. Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon is questionable with a right-knee contusion, the same injury that forced him to miss last Friday’s loss against the San Antonio […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant has been Portland’s most consistent offensive weapon so far this season. That’s why it was concerning for Chauncey Billups and crew when Grant was forced to exit the Blazers’ loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday after only 10 minutes with lower back soreness. Grant was questionable for […]

We’ve got another betting prediction and pick coming at you as we head to the NBA for a cross-conference matchup as the slate wraps up on the West Coast. The Philadelphia 76ers (29-15) will take on the Portland Trail Blazers (13-32)* as both teams try to come back after recent losses. Check out our NBA odds series for our […]

The Portland Trail Blazers fell to the Chicago Bulls 104-96 on Sunday night in a game where little seemed to go right offensively. One bright spot for the Blazers was the continued solid play of center Deandre Ayton, who had 22 points and 12 rebounds in the loss. Despite averaging fewer than 13 points per […]

We’re back with another NBA betting prediction and pick as we turn our attention towards this next cross-conference matchup between teams meeting for the first time this season. The Chicago Bulls (21-25) will take on the Portland Trail Blazers (13-32) with both teams looking to bounce back after losses. Check out our NBA odds series for our Bulls-Trail Blazers […]

The Portland Trail Blazers may be shorthanded on Sunday when they take on the Chicago Bulls. The Blazers released their extensive injury report ahead of Sunday’s game. Moses Brown (Left Wrist Fracture), Shaedon Sharpe (Lower Abdominal Strain), and Robert Williams III (R Knee Ligament Tear) continue to be out as expected for the Blazers. The […]

The NBA trade deadline is less than two weeks away and the Portland Trail Blazers have several needs, as well as assets to help fill those needs. While the team is struggling to win games, as expected, the Blazers are still just in the first season of what is expected to be a multi-season rebuild […]

Trade rumors involving Malcolm Brogdon are ramping up with the deadline right around the corner. The Portland Trail Blazers aren’t really in contention for the postseason and it makes sense for the front office to acquire as many draft picks as possible. Both the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks have been in the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers found themselves in the middle of a controversial ending after their loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The frustrating end to the game saw a lot of fans and the team air their grievances to the league. There was also a possibility that Portland would file a formal complaint regarding the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers travel to the Lone Star State to take on the San Antonio Spurs Friday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Trail Blazers-Spurs prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Trail Blazers are 13-31 this season, […]

The L2M report for the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game on Wednesday is in, and the report says that the officials got it right, sort of, according to Brandon Rahbar of Daily Thunder: “OKC v Blazers L2M Report says the refs got it right: ‘Brogdon ends his dribble and gets trapped by […]

In the NBA, before a player is traded to a team, he must go through a complete physical to ensure he’s healthy or at least as healthy as expected. This is normally routine, but that isn’t always the case. In 2023, Gary Payton II was traded to the Golden State Warriors, but it was originally […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are on the road to take on the Houston Rockets. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Trail Blazers-Rockets prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Trail Blazers are 12-30 this season, but they have won two […]

The Portland Trail Blazers fell 111-109 to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night in a game that featured a wild and controversial ending. Blazers coach Chauncey Billups was given two technical fouls and ejected with his team leading by one point and 15.6 seconds left in the game after he attempted to call timeout […]

Everyone on the Portland Trail Blazers bench was livid. Malcolm Brogdon was supposed to be waiting for a whistle to get a timeout. Then, everything turned for the worst against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Chauncey Billups did not like how bad the officiating was. It may even look like they will strip the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander-led team […]

Portland Trail Blazers fans were incensed on Tuesday night after officials seemed to miss both coach Chauncey Billups and guard Malcolm Brogdon calling for timeout in a clutch situation against the Oklahoma City Thunder: A different angle of Chauncey Billups trying to call a timeout with the Trail Blazers up 109-108 with under 20 seconds […]

The Portland Trail Blazers went toe-to-toe with the Oklahoma City Thunder, a stark contrast from the manner they performed in their prior matchup wherein they took a 62-point drubbing. In fact, in the dying embers of the game, the Blazers were in position to win the game after Anfernee Simons nailed a three-pointer to give […]

The Portland Trail Blazers played 47:40 of excellent basketball in a 111-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Unfortunately, an evident officiating error cost the Blazers a chance at avenging a 62-point loss to the Thunder earlier this month, as Portland attempted to call a timeout that wasn’t granted by the referees […]