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As the NBA free agency period continues to roll through the summer, many major dominos have yet to fall into place, and it will have a heavy affect on Zion Williamson’s potential landing place. The biggest chain reaction will come from Damian Lillard, who shook the league when he requested a trade from the Blazers […]

ESPN broadcaster Stephen A Smith fully supports Damian Lillard’s move away from the Portland Trail Blazers. Smith believes that Dame has earned the right to demand this trade away from his beloved Blazers after all that he has done for the franchise and for the city over the past 11 years. Stephen A is also […]

Make no mistake about it — Damian Lillard’s proposed trade move to the Miami Heat is anything but dead. The rumors may have died down a bit of late, but you can be sure that both Miami and the Portland Trail Blazers are doing everything they can to make this deal work. After all, Portland […]

Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal stunned the football world on Monday after it was revealed that they had placed a wild offer for PSG forward Kylian Mbappe. The offer reportedly comes out to a whopping $332 transfer fee as well as $776 million in salary for the French phenom. What makes this so insane is […]

While the Portland Trail Blazers continue to be embroiled in trade rumors surrounding Damian Lillard, it is now being reported that they are looking outside of the NBA for future reinforcements. The Blazers and three-time Spanish League Defensive Player of the Year Edy Tavares have a mutual interest in joining, although there is one major […]

While the Brooklyn Nets were initially tied to the Portland Trail Blazers because of their own pursuit of Damian Lillard, the ambitious Eastern Conference franchise could pivot to a trade for Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, helping facilitate a trade that lands the seven-time All-NBA selection with his preferred trade destination. Though the parameters of […]

After spending the entirety of his 11-year NBA career with the Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard finally did what NBA fans and pundits alike have been clamoring for and asked for a trade. Throughout his career, Lillard has proclaimed his loyalty to the Blazers organization, but the team has wasted years of his prime by […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is not the first generational talent that wanted to leave their team to join the Miami Heat. In fact, he is not even the first guard of that caliber who wanted to opt out of their contract for a Pat Riley-led team. Gary Payton came first and he is […]

James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers are currently at a standstill with regard to the All-Star’s demands for a trade from the Sixers. So far, Sixers general manager Daryl Morey has not found an exchange he likes for Harden. Add the fact that reigning MVP Joel Embiid may have soft-launched the possibility of playing for […]

The Damian Lillard trade saga has hit a stalemate. The entire world knows that the Miami Heat want him. They also know that Lillard wants the Miami Heat and only them. The Portland Trail Blazers, however, aren’t entirely satisfied with the Heat’s offer and want to find the best offer possible. However, the best offer […]

The Portland Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard have been the subject of trade rumors throughout the entirety of the 2023 NBA offseason. Although nothing is imminent, there is no doubt that the Blazers should continue to try and target this trade. There is a possibility that the Blazers could find success with Lillard on the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers, whether they like it or not, will have to embrace the youth movement sooner than later. But at the very least, even with longtime franchise star Damian Lillard having one foot out the door, the team will be starting from an enviable position, as they will have the likes of Scoot […]

The hype has seemingly died down after Damian Lillard’s massive trade request. The Portland Trail Blazers star requested a trade a few weeks ago, listing the Miami Heat as his preferred destination. Immediately, there was a lot of excitement and anticipation for that inevitable Woj/Shams bomb. However, over the last week or so, talks have […]

Many NBA personnel love this time of the year because there are no games, free agency is pretty much over, Summer League just ended and it is finally time for that summer getaway with their family that they’ve been looking forward to. Ahead of training camp at the end of September, there really is not […]

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 […]