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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 […]

Congratulations for not trying to get Dwight Howard. That’s the message former long-time NBA coach Herb Brown would like to send the way of the Portland Trail Blazers. Brown, brother of Larry Brown, was the Detroit Pistons head coach from 1975-78 and then an assistant with many teams through as recent as 2011. He didn’t […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will be the next team looking to update its logo and uniforms. Team President Chris McGowan said the team’s rebrand is currently being constructed, and will be unveiled this spring. The leagues uniforms contract will be changed from Adidas to Nike beginning in the 2017-2018 season, so it’s safe to assume it will […]

It’s not often a player out-stages Damian Lillard, but young Meyers Leonard did so on Wednesday at the Portland Trail Blazers training camp. The fourth-year forward followed Lillard’s “Hail Mary” full-court prayer with his own his own. The result? Nothing but net. Sorry @Dame_Lillard maybe next time.. Thanks for the confidence DV ✊🏼 pic.twitter.com/yC84rova5e — […]

The Portland Trail Blazers had an incredibly busy summer but they still have an important issue to address: Mason Plumlee‘s contract. Plumlee is entering his fourth year in the league and the organization needs to decide if they will offer him an extension before the October 31 deadline. When speaking to CSN NW’s Jason Quick, […]

The versatile new Portland Trail Blazers signing, Evan Turner, could see some minutes at the point guard position, according to head coach Terry Stotts (via RotoWire). While Turner figures to see most of his time at the small forward and shooting guard positions, his vision and playmaking instincts make him a good fit to lead […]

Even if you’re an NBA player, it doesn’t always make up for being a Cleveland Browns fan. Just ask C.J. McCollum. The Portland Trail Blazers guard wondered something more Browns fans probably have while watching NFL over the weekend. I wonder what it's like to be a fan of a great football team like the […]

Darius Miles’ story is another one of those extra-talented young players who failed to reach their potential. Drafted third overall in 2000 by the L.A. Clippers, the athletic forward’s career was marred by bad decisions and immaturity. Unfortunately, it’s gotten worse for Miles who is reported to be bankrupt at 34-years-old, according to Beth Hundsdorfer […]

Longtime journeyman Steve Blake is staying ready. According to a tweet by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, the University of Maryland product was working out at the Portland Trail Blazers‘ facility. Word from Portland. @SteveBlake5 has been working out at Blazers facility lately. Staying ready until the next team calls. — Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) September 14, 2016 […]

Who isn’t obsessed with rankings? This week, Sports Illustrated began releasing its rankings of the Top 100 NBA players and it’s certainly sparked some controversy and debate. The biggest news perhaps was the absence of New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose on the list. But even with highly respected players like Portland Trail Blazers […]

Portland Trailblazers star Damian Lillard was back gracing the mic as his alter ego “Dame Dolla” put on a show at the fourth annual community picnic in his hometown of Oakland, Calif. The attendees were given free food, haircuts, back-to-school backpacks and gear, all leading to Lillard’s performance. The 6-foot point guard took the mic and performed […]

After being selected second overall, just behind John Wall, in 2010, Evan Turner is still looking for consistency and a breakout campaign to end his slumping seasons. But all his NBA woes do not matter in the eyes of Ohio State Athletics, as the former Buckeye was recently enshrined in its Hall of Fame, per […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed Greg Stiemsma to a training camp deal, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. Free agent center Greg Stiemsma is signing a training camp deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, league source tells @TheVertical. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 12, 2016 The move can be considered precautionary, given the […]

Damian Lillard is back with another Twitter freestyle rap. The Portland Trail Blazers’ point guard has been keeping busy this offseason as he’s released tracks and freestyles all summer, even performing at a concert in Portland early in July. For those still doubtful of an NBA player rapping after the likes of Shaquille O’Neal and Metta […]

Teams around the NBA have begun to reconvene for offseason workouts as the preseason nears closer and closer. Among others, we’ve already seen Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis putting in work together, James Harden leading his squad in workouts, and the Suns getting back to work. Now it’s time to add the Portland Trail Blazers […]

About a couple of months left before the NBA regular season begins, but social media knows no offseason. It’s absolutely true and it gets taken to another level when official team accounts are the ones roasting each other. Just recently, the L.A. Clippers’ Twitter account posted a poll, to which the Portland Trail Blazers’ respective […]

Noah Vonleh could not seem to get a break so far early in his career. The 6’10” power forward out Indiana University was a highly touted prospect in 2014, which led the Charlotte Hornets to drafting him 8th overall in the draft. But circumstances have prevented him to get the needed opportunity to develop his […]

Ever since the Blazers lost four of the their five starters, every reasonable NBA fan, myself included, expected Portland to fall off the face of the NBA landscape and certainly out of playoff contention. However, the 2015-16 season was the polar opposite for the resilient Blazers. The almost overnight emergence of CJ McCollum, the leadership […]

NBA 2K17 is definitely a hot trending topic currently. With the release date closing up, the heat rises and so are the discussions around it. A Twitter frenzy began few days ago with players asking and receiving their ratings. Most went ahead and let their fans know of it and others would keep it to themselves. […]

Just hours after a trade that sent Kendall Marshall from Philadelphia to Utah, the Jazz already waived him. The trade that happened on Friday morning sent center Tibor Pleiss, two 2nd round draft picks, and cash considerations to the Sixers for Marshall’s services. Philadelphia is sending guard Kendall Marshall to Utah for Tibor Pleiss, two future second-round […]

Evan Turner has never lived up to being the No. 2 overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft, but that doesn’t mean he still isn’t a desirable teammate. Boston Celtics’ Kelly Olynyk recently spoke about Turner and how much he’s going to miss him as a teammate. Via ESPN: “Unbelievable guy. It’s too bad that […]

We’ve heard about Damian Lillard‘s affinity for rapping and seen him performed at concerts, but now another talent has emerged. Retired NBA star, and fellow (and former) Portland Trail Blazer player Rasheed Wallace posted a video showing his rapping skills in his car while driving and taking on the So Gone Challenge. What is the So Gone Challenge? […]

The Portland Trail Blazers announced on Tuesday that their newly-signed center, Festus Ezeli, will be sidelined for the next six weeks. He received a bone marrow aspirate concentrate injection in his left knee to improve function and alleviate pain. The 26-year-old Nigerian has never played a full season and with this procedure, he and his team hope that […]

Last season, Seth Curry should signs that he could establish himself as a key role player on an NBA team. This summer, he was afforded a fresh start by the Dallas Mavericks. The lesser known Curry sibling has been doing his homework, studying film of other NBA guards in order to improve his performance. He […]

When you think of the available free agents still on the market in the NBA, Grant Jerrett probably isn’t a name that comes to mind. Ray Allen is eyeing his return, but overall, free agency has essentially dried up as we enter the latter portion of the offseason. But, alas, lower-profile signings are still happening. […]

Portland Trailblazers guard C.J. McCollum is not the type that anyone can just talk trash to. He fires back. And a critic on Twitter just found out how he does it. The man who goes by the name “Richie” tweeted the 24-year-old shooting guard last Sunday in an attempt to warn him on supposedly the […]