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James Harden sits atop the top 10 shooting guards list on NBA 2K18, the last of five released by 2K Sports on Wednesday. The Beard netted a rating of 95, closely followed by Jimmy Butler and Klay Thompson, who tied for a 90 rating in the new iteration. Harden was once again an MVP runner-up […]

The last two winners of the league’s Most Valuable Player award, Russell Westbrook and back-to-back MVP winner Stephen Curry stand atop the best 10 rated point guards in NBA 2K18 with a rating of 94. Westbrook had a season for the ages. He was the first to have a triple-double season since all-time legend Oscar […]

Portland Trail Blazers President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey has agreed to an extension that will keep him under contract until 2021, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Olshey is known as the architect of this current roster, drafting point guard Damian Lillard and shooting guard C.J. McCollum in back-to-back drafts, a pair that would soon […]

This summer has not had its shortage of blockbuster trades that sent shockwaves around the league. A number of teams decided to pull the trigger in bringing some of the NBA’s best players to their fold, in an attempt to compete better this coming season. That’s not the case for all franchises though, as there […]

The top prospects usually enter the NBA Draft after just one season in college. However, Damian Lillard was one of the rare players to play four seasons in college. As a result, he was much more prepared for the league en route to the 2013 NBA Rookie of the Year award. Through five seasons with […]

You just don’t turn down a million dollars, let alone $17.5 million. But that’s exactly what free agent center Nerlens Noel just did, as the shot-block artist swatted away the Dallas Mavericks’ multi-million contract offer earlier this week. Whatever the reason that made Noel decide that that amount of money isn’t up to his par, […]

Despite earlier reports of Isaiah Thomas having an alleged conflictive egotistical personality by Fox Sports 1’s Chris Broussard, former teammate Evan Turner shrugged all those claims, having known Thomas since he was a young kid in high school. “I met IT in high school, we always been tight,” Turner told Jared Weiss of CelticsBlog after […]

Taking after teammate C.J. McCollum, Portland Trail Blazers forward Evan Turner put on his analyst glasses and took on breaking down the Cleveland Cavaliers-Boston Celtics trade on Tuesday, adding to the never-ending offseason hype of new faces in new places. Following a 2016-17 season that saw the best of Isaiah Thomas and his offensive firepower, […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum has established himself as one of the premiere talents at the position and one of the most cerebral players in the league, but his sense of humor is definitely an underrated aspect of his persona. The witty two-guard recently posted a video of his play against the L.A. […]

In anticipation of the September 19th initial release date for NBA 2K18, the game development team has released player ratings in a strategic fashion building hype for their long-running game series. The ratings attributed to players supposedly reflect their real world performance, and players have no say on the rating other than what they produce […]

Portland Trail Blazers owner and billionaire Paul Allen is known to be a good diver, outside of being the co-founder of Microsoft. He has traveled around the world to take on some of the best diving spots, and has also taken part in explorations to search for missing Cruisers, like the Indianapolis from WWII. Just […]

Thanks to social media, Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard C.J. McCollum was able to capture a hilarious conversation he had with his driver on the way to the airport. McCollum uploaded on Instagram the video as his driver went off about Kevin Durant, the Warriors, Russell Westbrook, and much more. Here’s the full clip: https://www.instagram.com/p/BX8-y5rhBNG/ […]

Evan Turner hasn’t been known for his range. While he can do a little bit of everything on the floor, the absence of a consistent outside shooting has diminished his value in today’s 3-point-heavy landscape in the NBA. Turner, who averaged 9.0 points per game and shot 26.3 percent from the 3-point area last season, […]

After a couple of months off following a second title in three seasons, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was back on the grind alongside other NBA players as part of the newly-established Grindweek. “We’re out here at Holy Names… Grind Week, just getting some good work in,” Green told NBA.com. “We’re getting some guys […]

Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has the unique opportunity to become the NBA’s most prominent rap figure, barring Shaquille O’Neal’s plans to release any more potential diss tracks. With this title comes a sense of responsibility for what is being produced, and although common hip hop music today typically uses profanity, Lillard refuses to implement […]

It’s one thing to play at the highest level the professional basketball world has to offer. This sport takes hours upon hours of practice to perfect you craft, and competing in the NBA is the biggest challenge in basketball. For Blazers point guard Damian Lillard, he takes this heavy NBA workload and manages to spend […]

C.J. McCollum is one of a few stars who have chosen to make poster dunks less of a priority as they’ve grown into their NBA careers. The always interactive Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard answered a fan’s question on Twitter, who brought up why he doesn’t dunk as often anymore? The Lehigh standout answered very […]

During his 5-year career, Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has developed a reputation for being a deadly weapon in the clutch. That attribute is certainly the motivation for the latest work done by Bella Organic on Sauvie Island in Portland. During those moments the All-Star’s signature phrase for his big time play is known […]

For most of the offseason, it has been well-documented Carmelo Anthony and the New York Knicks are looking to part ways. However, with Anthony having a no-trade clause, he is only eyeing the Houston Rockets as the Knicks are reportedly not too interested in Ryan Anderson’s remaining three-year, $60 million deal. At this point, it […]

In case you weren’t aware, Damian Lillard loves to be the man behind the microphone. The Weber State-product has always loved producing his own rap music, even releasing his very first album The Letter O last year. It seems his rap career can certainly gain some traction, especially with his developing relationship with Adidas, a clothing […]

Evan Turner’s offseason plans might deviate a bit from the norm, as he plans to go to C.J. McCollum’s radio show and takes his crack at the mic for the first time. I plan on going on @CJMcCollum radio show this year. That'll be my first time on the mic WHOAAAAAAAA 😱😱😱 #pause — Evan […]

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 […]

Over the last 30 regular seasons, there has been a total of 209 performances in which a player scored 50 or more points (note that MJ, Kobe, AI and Lebron are responsible for over a third of those games). Seems like a large number in a vacuum, but when you compare it to the number of […]

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 […]

As this year’s free agent pool continues to dry up quickly, players left available are scrambling for deals with teams to secure their future. The same can be said for veteran guard C.J. Wilcox, who despite having already played in the league for three seasons, has decided to settle for a two-way deal with the […]

The Adidas brand and its shoe and apparel department has made huge strides in recent years. Most popular for its classic shoes such as the shell toe Adidas made wildly popular in the 80’s by rap group Run DMC, the brand has signed a host of NBA players to their own signature shoe lines. One […]

In this day and age in the NBA, social media has become a prominent part of marketing concerning the league and its players. Portland Trail Blazers All-Star point guard Damian Lillard has taken full advantage of that uptick in the importance of social media by expanding his own personal brand in the process, according to Nick […]

The L.A. Clippers on Friday morning announced the decision to remove the front office title from head coach Doc Rivers’ label of responsibility with the team. In light of that, it is a route that current Portland Trail Blazers owner Paul Allen, who is a co-founder of Microsoft, told him to do back in 2014 […]

Prior to becoming a star in the NBA, Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard made a name for himself at the collegiate level with Weber State. According to Blazers.com, Lillard’s alma mater is set to retire his jersey near the end of this month. Weber State Athletics will retire the jersey of NBA star […]

Top 10 NBA Shooting Guards 1. James Harden Harden indisputably has the most complete offensive game on this list if not in the entire league.  He can drop 15 assists or 40 points on any night depending on what mood he is in and what defenses are giving him.  What makes Harden so special is that […]

In the last couple of weeks of the ongoing Carmelo Anthony saga with the New York Knicks, the Portland Trail Blazers have emerged as a team interested in acquiring the All-Star forward. During a recent interview with Marc Berman of the New York Post, Blazers forward Evan Turner made his plea to the 10-time All-Star […]

Judging by his looks and on-court demeanor, Portland Trail Blazers guard/forward Evan Turner doesn’t seem like a player who’s easily ticked off. However, there’s always been a fierce competitive side to the 2010 Naismith College Player of the Year, one that former teammate Lance Stephenson would definitely attest to. On Tuesday, Turner opened up once more […]

Names like LeBron James and Stephen Curry are without a doubt synonymous to the NBA, even for those who aren’t a tad interested in the league at all. However, the NBA has more than just superstars who make basketball such a thrill to watch, and it’s often the unheralded players who make the sport’s narrative all the more appealing despite them not being in the […]

As it stands, the New Orleans Pelicans have an average NBA roster on their hands in terms of strength. However, they do have two All-Stars in the frontcourt in Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins, forming the best big man pairing in the league. This will be their first full season together — barring any surprise trade. […]

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 […]

In the days following Kyrie Irving‘s trade request being made public, he has drawn continued comparison to fellow All-Star point guard Damian Lillard. The 27-year-old appears to have had enough of it by taking to social media to vent his frustrations with constantly being mentioned in the discussion. Bro I'm really gettin tired of y'all […]

Hall of Fame center Arvydas Sabonis showed the young Lithuanian national team that he still has the magic touch, sinking a half-court hook shot with the greatest of ease prior to practice. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXBJSXtnmtG/?taken-by=krepsinionamai Sabonis was known for his exquisite touch and deft ability to find the open man as a pivot-style center for the Portland […]

In the NBA today, it’s been a normal occurrence to see players depart their long-time teams for a new franchise, leaving fans, and some teammates surprised with their move. That is the same case this summer, as some of the biggest names in the league switched teams, and left many in shock. For Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have traded shooting guard Allen Crabbe to the Brooklyn Nets for forward Andrew Nicholson, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojanrowski. Crabbe will waive his trade kicker to facilitate the exchange. The Blazers are expected to consequently waive and stretch Nicholson’s contract upon receiving him later today. This trade is happening merely in efforts […]