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The Damian Lillard saga is very much alive this offseason in the NBA. Lillard is still with the Portland Blazers and if the team’s fans would have their way, most of them would prefer the superstar guard to remain in Portland. That being said, rumors continue to swirl about a potential trade that would end […]

Damian Lillard continues to be embroiled in trade rumors with the Portland Trailblazers. While the Blazers might still be garnering interest in a trade for their star guard around the league, Kendrick Perkins believes Damian Lillard is trolling them at this point. "At this point… I'm tired of talking about [the trade rumors]… I'm starting […]

During the 2023 NBA Draft, Portland Trail Blazers rookie Scoot Henderson was asked about his all-time starting five that could save the planet. Interestingly, not only did he put three Los Angeles Lakers legends on his list, he also had one notable omission: Michael Jordan. Of course Henderson put his name on the list as […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were long thought to be on their way towards a blockbuster trade, rumored to be dangling the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and Anfernee Simons as trade bait in hopes that a team would give up a star player. As it so happened, the Blazers kept the No. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers struck gold during the recently-concluded 2023 NBA Draft. They did not get their hands on Victor Wembanyama, but the fact that they were able to pick up Scoot Henderson as the third overall pick is still a massive win for the organization. After all, more than a few folks out there […]

The 2023 NBA Draft took place on Thursday night. Sixty of the world’s most talented young basketball prospects heard their names called. The NBA Draft is a time of great excitement for the players, the fans, and front offices alike. And few fanbases had more to be excited about during the 2023 NBA Draft than […]

Damian Lillard sent the whole NBA Twitterverse into a frenzy on Friday after he went on Instagram Live seemingly vibing on Will Smith’s “Miami” song. Considering how the Miami Heat have been pursuing the Portland Trail Blazers star, it naturally got people talking and assuming that Dame wants to go to the Vice City franchise. […]

Damian Lillard’s future is still to be determined after the Portland Trail Blazers superstar guard was not traded on Draft Day. Many believe the Trail Blazers are interested in a full-fledged youth movement which would make a Lillard trade quite likely. The team mentioned most frequently as a trade partner for Portland is the Miami […]

The Portland Trailblazers were embroiled in a plethora of rumors heading into the 2023 NBA Draft, but ultimately went for the status quo. They had three picks in the NBA Draft, starting with the No.3 overall selection. Scoot Henderson heard his name called at No.3 and is now projected to be Damian Lillard’s backcourt mate […]

Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller were both rumored to go No. 2 overall to the Charlotte Hornets in the 2023 NBA Draft. Miller ended up being the pick, with the Portland Trailblazers drafting Henderson right behind him with the No. 3 overall selection. Come Summer League, the Blazers’ Scoot Henderson will get a crack at […]

The Portland Trailblazers had a big night Thursday by drafting Scoot Henderson with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. However, they didn’t stop there, as the Blazers signed undrafted Detroit-Mercy star Antoine Davis to an Exhibit 10 contract on Friday, reports The Athletic’s Shams Charania. After landing Scoot Henderson, bringing in […]

BROOKLYN, NY — Scoot Henderson has trained for years to make it to the NBA. Now, the 6-foot-2 guard and G League Ignite product will be teaming up with one of the league’s best stars, Damian Lillard, on the Portland Trail Blazers after being selected third overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. As a testament […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been one of the most talked-about teams leading up to the 2023 NBA Draft. There were questions surrounding Damian Lillard on whether they would trade their third-overall selection to find him some veteran help. Instead, the team opted to take Scoot Henderson with the pick despite some positional redundancy with […]

After the Portland Trail Blazers drafted Scoot Henderson with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the attention shifted to Damian Lillard and what he’s going to do in Portland. For those unaware, it has been long rumored that Lillard could ask for a trade away if the Blazers end up using […]

It feels as though it was just yesterday when Nicolas Batum was shining for the Portland Trail Blazers. The French forward is now 34 years old with 15 years of NBA experience, and when he heard that the Blazers selected Rayan Rupert in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft, Batum can’t help but […]

Fox Sports 1 host Skip Bayless is no stranger to controversy in the sports world. Oftentimes, he creates the controversy, or at least stokes the flames. Recently, Bayless co-host Shannon Sharpe’s split from ‘Undisputed’ was a big controversy among Kendrick Perkins and other sports pundits. The NFL Hall-of-Famer Sharpe became highly emotional after the split […]

There has been plenty of trade talk surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers and the third overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. But in the end, the Blazers kept the pick and selected Scoot Henderson, whom many believe is the second-best player of the draft after Victor Wembanyama. The fit alongside Damian Lillard and Anfernee […]

The first round of the 2023 NBA Draft was obviously highlighted by Victor Wembanyama going first overall to the San Antonio Spurs, but this year’s draft saw plenty of action through the first 30 picks. Did Charlotte make the right choice between Brandon Miller and Scoot Henderson? Will the Thompson twins find success with their […]

With the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the Portland Trail Blazers selected Scoot Henderson, point guard from G League Ignite. Henderson was the second-best prospect in this draft, and the Blazers got a steal after he fell to No. 3. As Henderson approaches his rookie season, here are three bold Scoot […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is underway Thursday night, with Victor Wembanyama going to the San Antonio Spurs as expected. Brandon Miller was selected right after, with the Charlotte Hornets taking him as the No. 2 overall pick. At No. 3, the Portland Trail Blazers went with Scoot Henderson, thus completing a rare NBA Draft occurrence […]

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors sent a message to Scoot Henderson on Thursday. The athletic Henderson went number three overall to Portland. The Trail Blazers are expected to hang on to the talented combo guard from the NBA G League Ignite. Curry is a fan, judging by a special TikTok message he sent […]

When the Charlotte Hornets selected Brandon Miller with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, it was no secret that the Portland Trail Blazers were going to select Scoot Henderson. Henderson had been the consensus No. 2 prospect in many mock drafts but the Hornets decided to surprise everyone. In any case, […]

Whether or not they would trade their draft pick was the key storyline revolving around the Portland Trail Blazers entering the 2023 NBA Draft as questions revolve around Damian Lillard’s future, but they did not make a massive deal. As a result, Scoot Henderson is the newest member of their roster after being selected with […]

Assuming the Portland Trail Blazers keep the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, it’s been assumed that the team would take either Brandon Miller or Scoot Henderson. With the Blazers set to go on the clock in just a few hours, it’s at least possible that Portland could go in a completely different […]

The New York Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers shouldn’t get their hopes up about a potential Paul George trade. Despite rumors that the Los Angeles Clippers have been gauging Paul George’s trade value, the All-Star appears to be staying put. The Blazers’ attempt to send the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft to […]

For a franchise that has spent most of its years in existence as the NBA’s laughingstock, the Los Angeles Clippers have certainly come so far. Ever since the 2011-12 season, the Clippers have finished with a record above .500, safely placing the team in its golden era. However, their golden era haven’t borne much gold, […]

It is officially time for the 2023 NBA Draft!  Thursday night, the lives of 58 young basketball players will forever be changed when they hear their names called and receive the hat for which NBA franchise they will be representing to begin their careers.  In what appears to be a very deep and talented draft, […]

The boxing world is heavily anticipating the July fight between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence. These two warriors are set to put their records — and their titles — on the line in what is expected to be a fight that will produce fireworks. Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard is a big boxing buff, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are doing everything they can to keep Damian Lillard. This is after rumors have emerged pertaining to a potential blockbuster trade that will see Dame part ways with the Blazers after more than a decade with the team. While this is a real cause for concern for Portland, you could also […]

Damian Lillard’s future with the Portland Trail Blazers has been a major talking point over the past few days. Depending on what the team does in the NBA Draft, Lillard could reportedly ask for a trade away from the team. In fact, the Miami Heat were rumored to have basically taken themselves out of the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been perhaps the most discussed team this offseason. Picking third in the 2023 NBA Draft and contending with the pressures of having an aging superstar on their roster, Portland’s position often vacillates between promising and precarious. Should the Blazers keep the No. 3 pick and select G League Ignite guard […]

The Portland Blazers are running out of time to trade the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. There has been some speculation the Toronto Raptors could be a trade partner for Portland, but Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer reported that the Blazers don’t want to trade their first-round pick for Pascal Siakam or […]

It may be difficult to believe, but Damian Lillard has been a member of the Portland Trail Blazers organization for 11 years now. Time sure does fly; since drafting Lillard sixth overall in the 2012 NBA Draft, the Blazers have had various levels of success, even making it to the Western Conference Finals in 2019. […]

If Damian Lillard is telling the Portland Trail Blazers how to improve the team, he’s not sharing those ideas publicly. The Blazers have big decisions to make regarding the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and Jerami Grant’s free agency. Lillard isn’t revealing in what direction he hopes Portland goes. It’s no secret […]

Damian Lillard is one of the best players in the NBA, perhaps in the history of the league, to not win a championship. The Portland Trail Blazers star wants it as much as any other player does, but he won’t view his career the same way some fans might if he never gets his ring. […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard has been making headlines throughout the offseason, but the guard made it clear he wants to remain in Portland for the rest of his career. The 32-year-old sat down with HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto this week and discussed his relationship with the team’s front office. “I don’t take a stance […]

The Miami Heat have some decisions to make this offseason. The team made an incredible run to the NBA Finals as an 8-seed out of the play-in tournament, but do they have what it takes to do it again next year? And the year after that? Pat Riley is asking these questions, and if he […]

The NBA Draft is Thursday and the Portland Trail Blazers will be picking third. It is now time to continue our NBA Draft odds series with a No. 3 overall selection prediction and pick. With Victor Wembanya expected to be the top pick in the draft on Thursday, the number three pick in the draft […]

We’ve already had our initial rounds of the customary Damian Lillard offseason trade rumors. At this point, this has become a bit of an annual thing. This time around, however, it appears that Lillard’s potential move away from the Portland Trail Blazers has become more imminent than ever after the seven-time All-Star himself named the […]