Portland Trail Blazers Articles - Page 147

Former No.1 NBA draft pick Greg Oden recent revealed that he believes he will be remembered as the “biggest bust in NBA history”, as per ESPN’s Outside The Lines: “I’ll be remembered as the biggest bust in NBA history,” Oden said. “But I can’t do nothing about that.” Oden went on to confirm that his […]

Only four minutes into their game against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night, Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu suffered a calf strain and was forced to head to the locker room. He did not return to the game. With the Blazers scheduled on a back-to-back set, it makes the 26-year-old Wake Forest product highly […]

After spending the first seven seasons of his NBA career with the Portland Trail Blazers, the team decided to trade Nicolas Batum to the Charlotte Hornets before the start of the 2015-2016 campaign. Even if it surprised a lot of their fans, the 27-year-old French international already expected it and knew when his time in Oregon […]

It never stops being Damian Lillard time on the Trail Blazers clock. That includes practices as well, apparently, as Dame became the locker room hero after swishing a half-court jumper with the greatest of ease. Head coach Terry Stotts gave the team a chance to have a non-contact practice if someone could make a half-court […]

He may have already signed with the Memphis Grizzlies last summer, but before he decided to bring his talents to Tennessee, Chandler Parsons considered joining another team. The 6-foot-10 forward reportedly was close to teaming up with Damian Lillard by signing with the Portland Trail Blazers. Now he is all set to make his season debut […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard and Golden State Warriors MVP Stephen Curry have common traits as NBA point guards coming into the league from small schools. Both players love shooting from deep, chewing on their mouth pieces, and crossing over defenders. They wreak havoc on defenses when they put the ball on the floor, […]

Draymond Green doesn’t need the last word, he just enjoys having someone to go out there and prove wrong, game after game. This time it’s Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard, who made the observation that the Golden State Warriors defense isn’t the same and that they badly miss Andrew Bogut‘s rim defense and […]

A day before their game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard was asked what he thinks about the Dubs’ new lineup, after adding former MVP Kevin Durant and now with a new-look bench. Lillard talked about the Warriors’ defense by recalling their preseason matchup and based it on the observations he’s had while […]

Halloween night is upon us, and for those NBA players not playing tonight, they’re often subject to opening the door to many kids eager for sugary treats. That was the case for Moe Harkless of the Portland Trail Blazers, who almost didn’t give any candy to two kids dressed as Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant. […]

Portland Trail Blazers‘ superstar point guard Damian Lillard announced last week the release of his debut album with the title, “The Letter O.” Some of the artists that will be featured in the record are Lil Wayne, Jamie Foxx, Juvenile, Adrian Marcel, Marsha Ambrosius, and Raphael Saadiq. But now, Lillard will be forced to remove one of them […]

A bank of lights went out near the ceiling of the Pepsi Center during the fourth quarter of the Portland Trail Blazers vs. Denver Nuggets game on Saturday night. Players shot around for a few minutes until the game was resumed, but the Blazers Twitter account could not let this go and had no mercy on […]

Two floaters by the two best players the Portland Trail Blazers had to offer and a bank of lights going out at the venue was all it took for Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum to come away with a 115-113 overtime win against the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets led 90-85 in the fourth quarter when a bank of lights […]

Damian Lillard keeps finding ways to make his case for an MVP season, this time, nailing a feathery-smooth floater over Kenneth Faried with 0.3 seconds left on the clock to give his Portland Trail Blazers a 115-113 overtime win against the Denver Nuggets. Lillard took control late and sized up Faried far from the three-point line, […]

The last time the L.A. Clippers left Portland, guard Chris Paul hadn’t played in the last two games after breaking his right hand while forward Blake Griffin hadn’t played due to the flare up in his quad injury. On top of that, sharpshooter J.J. Redick was playing with a left heel bruise and Austin Rivers […]

Greg Oden had been one of the most promising big men to be drafted into the NBA. He had the tools to not only make him a name in the NBA, but among the best in the league if he wanted it badly enough. The Portland Trail Blazers took a chance, although they had made […]

During the opening week of the NBA season, players and staff from around the league are paying tribute to TNT sideline reporter Craig Sager. Sager is currently continuing his treatment for cancer in Houston, and while he is unable to work, his spirit is still strong in the hearts and minds of the NBA. The […]

When records are made, sometimes we think that it’ll be next to impossible to top them. The Portland Trail Blazers have been in the league since 1970, and over the past 16 years, have done something that no other team has done. In their season opener against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, the Blazers […]

Portland Trail Blazers talisman Damian Lillard is building a strong case for an MVP season from the get go. The Oakland native dropped an eye-catching 39 points during Tuesday’s 113-104 season-opener victory against the Utah Jazz. Lillard’s shot was blazing-hot, hitting on 13 of his 20 attempts from the field, including 4-of-6 from deep and a […]

The 2016-17 NBA regular season tips off today, but the L.A. Clippers don’t start their season until Thursday night when they visit the Portland Trail Blazers in a rematch of last year’ first round playoff series. Head Coach Doc Rivers doesn’t mind the extra days off to start, and thinks his team is ready for […]

He may have led the Portland Trail Blazers last season to a playoff run despite a lot of people not expecting them to do so, but Damian Lillard is not satisfied with that at all. The two-time All-Star already has a personal goal set for himself and knows what it takes to achieve it. . @Dame_Lillard's quote […]

With the U.S. presidential elections happening in less than three weeks, a lot of Americans have already been talking about it even more now. One of them is Golden State Warriors head coach, Steve Kerr. Speaking to Sam Amick of USA TODAY, the 51-year-old bench tactician named his MVP contenders this season and likened their […]

Halloween is just around the corner and with only a week left to the much-awaited holiday, artist David Rappoccio of UpRoxx has re-worked every NBA logo into a holiday-themed one. There’s also an extra nugget at the bottom of the list for those of you who are nostalgic fans of this league. Check them out and […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce is expected to miss the team’s season opener versus the Portland Trail Blazers due to a sprained ankle. The Clippers’ starting forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute returned to practice Saturday from a knee injury, but his limitations aren’t fully known yet. That leaves the team thin at the small forward […]

Last postseason, the spotlight was all over Golden State Warriors‘ forward Draymond Green. Green was seen, on multiple occasions throughout the playoffs, flailing his body parts, specifically his legs, and often times connecting with opponents below the belt. Eventually, that caught up to him as the NBA suspended him for a groin hit on LeBron […]

Despite grabbing the most coveted free agent in recent history in Kevin Durant, the Golden State Warriors have had a long summer to think about the loss they suffered in the 2016 NBA Finals. Up three games to one with home court advantage, the Warriors couldn’t stop LeBron James, Kyrie Irving, and the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

For Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, rapping is not just a hobby, but a passion. Over the past few years, he has released a number of singles under his moniker, “Dame Dolla.” Now that he already has enough material, the two-time NBA All-Star announced on Twitter that he will be releasing his debut album, […]

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star guard Damian Lillard has had his share of bold proclamations. Last year, with a depleted roster that saw every starter leave for a different destination – Wesley Matthews to Dallas, Nicolas Batum to Charlotte, LaMarcus Aldridge to San Antonio and Robin Lopez to New York – the 6-foot star said his […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has no regrets about his previous comments on the thought of joining a super team, but clarified that he wasn’t taking shots at Kevin Durant for his decision to join the Golden State Warriors this offseason. In an interview on The Jim Rome Show in CBS Radio, the Oakland native was frank […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Evan Turner is happy with his current team, but he wasn’t always like this and once thought about quitting the NBA. It was during the 2013-2014 season which was the worst of his career, and where he thought he might be done. He wondered if he was cut out for the league, and if he […]

Damian Lillard appeared to already be in regular season-form as he led the visiting Portland Trail Blazers to a win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night in their preseason matchup. The two-time All-Star erupted for a game-high 30 points, on 10-of-17 shooting, including 6-of-9 from three-point distance. In only three quarters. The 2013 […]

NBA 2k17 had the Golden State Warriors winning “only” 58 games this season. But that’s just based on a simulation of the entire year by Tony Xypteras of Uproxx.com. Its simulator took care of literally everything. So, all results here are without any human influence. It’s true that everyone with a copy of the game […]

Photos of Adidas athlete and Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard‘s third signature sneaker have been leaked online. The NBA season is not yet underway, and Adidas has yet to make any official announcements, but the images reveal the shoes in different colorways, as well as a new ad. The new model design features a way […]

A new NBA season will tip off less than three weeks from now on Tuesday, Oct. 25, and with it come the hopes and aspirations of every team in the league. From certain championship hopes out of teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors, to the drive to claim the Eastern Conference crown […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Noah Vonleh‘s status is probable before Friday’s preseason game versus the Phoenix Suns. Vonleh has been inactive since August 31 when he underwent a surgical procedure to remove a bone fragment from his right thigh. Since being cleared to practice, Vonleh says it feels great to be back on the court. It’s […]

New teammates often find different ways to bond with each other before the regular season, whether it’s playing with Team USA like Klay Thompson and Kevin Durant or going abroad to Puerto Rico like Carmelo Anthony and practically his whole team. Some of them take unconventional route like Evan Turner and Ed Davis, as they chose to […]

The NBA impersonator is back with a quite nostalgic nod to one of basketball’s more spirited players of his time — Rasheed Wallace. Brandon Armstrong nails every aspect of Wallace’s game, from the sweep-jab from the triple threat position to his high release with a feathery touch. Rasheed Wallace Be Like… w/ @FamousLos32 pic.twitter.com/fwVkeyZdnx — Dot […]

In his guesting on SiriusXM NBA Radio, Portland Trailblazers point guard Damian Lillard made intriguing comments about forming a “super team.” Many thought of it as a shot to Kevin Durant joining the already-powerhouse Golden State Warriors lineup. The 26-year-old Oakland native pointed out that it’s the player’s right and they are allowed to do it, but also discussed how his pride […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were considered as one of the most surprising teams last season. Despite losing four of their starters from the previous campaign, they still made it to the playoffs and past the first round. The success they had was attributed mostly to their all-star guard and leader, Damian Lillard. Even if they were already counted out at […]

The Portland Trailblazers showed their solidarity with victims of social injustice by forming a circle of unity during the playing of the national anthem during their open scrimmage on Sunday. Blazers' circle of unity during National Anthem prior to scrimmage. pic.twitter.com/JOWpwrQLXT — Jason Quick (@jwquick) October 2, 2016 Blazers point guard Damian Lillard mentioned earlier […]