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Jimmy Butler has been having a lot of fun in his current China promotional tour. This includes the Miami Heat star getting hit on the head by a shoe that was thrown at him by an overly eager fan. Butler took the hit in jest and apparently, he decided to take out some of that […]

Another NBA Summer League has gone for Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe. The Blazers have their primary focus on finding a new home for disgruntled star Damian Lillard and Portland fans can’t wait for the trade to go down. But they also had their eyes on the incoming sophomore to see the progress he […]

There is just one ball that teams have to share in most sports. What a player does with that ball, affects the whole team. Whether they lose their handle on it or miss a shot, those are a reflection of the team’s schematics. This is why most spectators of the game love efficiency. The minimal […]

NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has come and gone, leaving basketball fans across the world wondering which rookie performers will be the best of the best. Obviously Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson enter the season with a lot of hype given that they were the top three picks in this year’s draft, […]

Damian Lillard continues to be in trade rumors around the NBA as the Portland Trail Blazers field offers for their star point guard. It has been reported that Lillard’s preferred destination is the Miami Heat, although the Blazers have been going into trade conversations with them rather bluntly, reports The Rally’s Shams Charania. "It's been […]

Portland Trail Blazers rookie Scoot Henderson was sensational in his 2023 NBA Summer League debut, tallying totals of 15 points, six assists, five rebounds and one steal in 21.3 minutes of play as his team took on 2023 No. 4 pick Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets. Henderson would exit the game early with a […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are entering a new era in their franchise history. Amid Damian Lillard’s trade request, the team is expected to undergo a rebuild for the next few years. Now, the keys of the franchise will be given to Anfernee Simons and 2023 third overall pick Scoot Henderson. Head coach Chauncey Billups, who […]

Aside from hundreds of games being played over the course of 11 days, the focus of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas is always on the latest trends and rumors from around the league. The incoming rookie class with first overall pick Victor Wembanyama was impressive, but all the dialogue that took place between league […]

It seems like Portland Trail Blazers fans are ready to move on from Damian Lillard. The Blazers simply tweeted a birthday greeting for Lillard, now aged 33, on Saturday night, but the fans roasted the said tribute as they await the latest on their team’s trade talks with the Miami Heat for him. For one […]

According to reports, the Miami Heat are closing in on a blockbuster trade deal for Damian Lillard. The Portland Trail Blazers are still trying to get more than what Miami has on the table, but it does seem like they’re on the brink of agreeing to a massive exchange. Fox Sports 1’s Ric Bucher is […]

As of right now, Damian Lillard is still a member of the Portland Trail Blazers. The trade rumors linking him to a sensational move to the Miami Heat have been rife but at this point, there appears to be no considerable development between the two teams involved. This makes you wonder: is it possible that […]

Portland Trail Blazers rookie Scoot Henderson has spoken out about the pressure on one of his fellow NBA rookies, Victor Wembanyama. The Blazers toot Henderson in the 2023 NBA Draft at No. 3 overall, after the San Antonio Spurs selected Wembanyama and the Charlotte Hornets passed on him for Brandon Miller with the second overall […]

Despite the fact that he wasn’t the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Scoot Henderson is one of the most exciting prospects to enter the NBA in recent memory. After getting selected third overall by the Portland Trail Blazers, Henderson has been working on soaking everything up that he can before he plays […]

Portland Trailblazers rookie Scoot Henderson is ready to take Rip City by storm and become the new face of the franchise. Although Damian Lillard is still with the Blazers, a trade is looking more likely by the day, and Henderson is ready to fill Lillard’s big shoes when the time comes, reports The Ringer’s Kevin […]

Damian Lillard and his camp have made one thing clear this offseason. Not only does he want a trade out of the Portland Trail Blazers, he wants to land with the Miami Heat and the Miami Heat alone. In fact, Lillard’s agent has reportedly been telling other interested teams not to trade for the Blazers […]

Damian Lillard’s proposed move to the Miami Heat appears to be imminent. There has been a lot of talk surrounding Dame’s looming trade to South Beach, and at this point, it just seems like it’s only going to be a matter of time before a blockbuster trade deal is announced. According to NBA insider Aaron […]

At this point, it feels like Damian Lillard already has one foot out the door. He’s already declared his desire to leave the Portland Trail Blazers, and while there’s still always a chance that he takes a drastic u-turn and remains in Rip City, the general belief is that Dame is headed to the Miami […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were one of the most difficult teams to watch in the 2022-23 season. Having one of the worst records in the association gave them the privilege to select a top 10 pick and fortunately, they climbed to No. 3 which gave them the rare opportunity of a generational talent like Scoot […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have ruled Scoot Henderson out for the remainder of the Las Vegas Summer League after the 2023 No. 3 pick sustained a right shoulder injury against the Houston Rockets in his Summer League debut last Friday, according to The Oregonians Aaron J. Fentress. Henderson tallied 15 points, six assists, five rebounds […]

The Miami Heat have a key interest they hold for in a potential trade for Portland Trail Blazers superstar guard Damian Lillard. Via The Athletic’s Sam Amick: “The Heat already said goodbye to Gabe Vincent (the Lakers) and Max Strus (Cleveland) in free agency after their Finals run, meaning the idea of losing key contributors […]

Damian Lillard and his camp have insisted that his only preferred destination with his trade request is the Miami Heat, as he believes he is the missing piece to Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo’s championship puzzle. However, the Portland Trail Blazers aren’t particularly fond of the package the Heat can offer, as other teams can […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ offseason is just getting started. In the aftermath of Damian Lillard’s request that he specifically be traded to the Miami Heat, the Blazers will be weighing their options on the trade front. Will they accommodate Lillard’s request, or will they hold out for the best deal possible from any team? Whatever […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are in the middle of a pivotal offseason. Many knew from the start that the Blazers were in for a huge offseason, on the clock as they were to surround Damian Lillard with the pieces necessary for the team to compete for a championship. Instead, the Blazers stood pat and selected […]

LAS VEGAS – What’s the latest on Damian Lillard? That continues to be the first question everyone is asking each other at NBA Summer League. The hype surrounding first overall pick Victor Wembanyama stole the attention over the week, yet Lillard’s situation remains unresolved with no clear timetable presented. As a result, front offices around […]

The NBA Summer League is in full swing in Las Vegas as the Portland Trail Blazers face off with the Charlotte Hornets. It is time to continue our NBA Summer League Odds series with a Trail Blazers-Hornets prediction, pick, and how-to watch The Blazers have opened their summer league play at 1-1, last time taking […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are not rushing to trade Damian Lillard until they get the offer they want for him. Sure enough, it drew mixed reactions from NBA fans who think they are doing Dame dirty and those who believe Portland is rightfully putting the interest of the team first. For those who missed it, […]

As the Portland Trail Blazers navigate through a field of trade offers in their efforts to appease the wishes of star point guard Damian Lillard, recent rumors suggest that multiple teams have been told to steer clear of Lillard due to his lack of interest in playing for them. Initially, those reports seemed to be […]

As the Damian Lillard trade saga drags on, we’ve heard from a lot of parties. Lillard has made his thoughts known, as has his agent, and we’ve heard ad nauseam from every NBA insider and talking head on the subject. The one person we haven’t heard from is Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin, […]

With Portland Trail Blazers face of the franchise Damian Lillard looking to get out of Dodge, multiple teams have been linked to the seven-time All-Star. These include the Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets, New Orleans Pelicans, Boston Celtics and Utah Jazz. However, only one team — the Heat — appears to have a legitimate shot at […]

The Portland Trailblazers continue to be embroiled in headlines all NBA offseason. Coming into the summer, it was expected that the Blazers would be in the news often with rumors of a Damian Lillard trade. The latest updates are that Lillard wants to get traded to the Miami Heat, but the Blazers are open to […]

The Boston Celtics have been freeing up cap space with their recent off-season moves. Joe Cronin and the Portland Trail Blazers are starting to prepare for Damian Lillard’s departure from the team. Both teams are ready to make a splash but John Wall is begging them to consider acquiring him. John Wall has made huge […]

The Miami Heat are the desired destination of Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, and first round pick Jaime Jaquez Jr. has been involved in many trade rumors. Jaime Jaquez Jr. spoke about the trade rumors. “It’s a part of the job,” Jaquez Jr. said, via Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel. “It […]

With the Las Vegas Summer League in full swing, the Portland Trail Blazers play against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night. Blazers’ rookie guard Scoot Henderson, the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, sustained a shoulder injury against Amen Thompson and the Houston Rockets in his Summer League debut. A scintillating franchise […]

The San Antonio Spurs will face the Portland Trail Blazers in a summer league game. We are here to share our NBA odds series and make a Victor Wembanyama, Spurs-Trail Blazers prediction and pick while showing you how to watch. The Spurs (1-0) will face the Blazers (0-1) in the second game of the summer […]

When the Portland Trail Blazers and San Antonio Spurs play in the Summer League on Sunday, the much-anticipated rematch between Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson will have to wait. That is after Henderson has been ruled out for the game due to his shoulder injury. Henderson sustained a right shoulder injury during Friday’s showdown with […]

Matisse Thybulle displayed interest in signing with the Dallas Mavericks before the Portland Trail Blazers matched their offer. However, Marc Stein and Chris Haynes dropped interesting admissions about the situation on the #thisleague UNCUT podcast, via hoopsrumors.com. “On the #thisleague UNCUT podcast, Marc Stein said that ending up in Dallas was something Thybulle had ‘been wanting […]

The 2023 NBA Summer League in Las Vegas featured a few highly anticipated debuts Friday. Portland Trail Blazers rookie Scoot Henderson outshined them all. A few weeks after being selected with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Henderson outplayed both rookies who were taken ahead of him. And it wasn’t even […]

The Portland Trail Blazers may be in the middle of the Damian Lillard trade saga that could come to define the franchise for years to come, but there remains much optimism among fans regarding the team’s future outlook. The reason for that optimism is Scoot Henderson, who, at just 19 years old, showed that he […]

Houston Rockets big man Jabari Smith Jr. wore his Superman cape and saved the day in their Summer League showdown with the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday. With just 0.6 seconds left and the Blazers ahead 99-97, Smith received the inbound at the top of the 3-point arc and quickly launched it from there to […]