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Anfernee Simons caught another bad break in just his first game back from injury. Against the New Orleans Pelicans at home Wednesday, the Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard appeared to have reinjured his right ankle that he hurt on Valentine’s Day. Simons exited the game having just played 20 minutes. He was later ruled out […]

Anfernee Simons missed the Portland Trail Blazers’ last three games prior to Wednesday night due to the ankle injury he suffered in the third quarter of their Valentine’s Day matchup against the Washington Wizards. The All-Star break came at an opportune time, as it gave Simons time to rest his ankle and not miss too […]

Damian Lillard has done some amazing things on the court while in a Portland Trail Blazers uniform and for a while Terry Stotts had a front row seat. Stotts was the Blazers head coach for nine years from 2012-2021. He coached Lillard for all nine of those season, having been hired as head coach the […]

Damian Lillard recently came out with a lengthy rant about his championship credentials with the Portland Trail Blazers, or rather, the lack thereof. He pretty much criticized the ring culture in the NBA where in players are supposedly judged by the number of titles they’ve won. Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green, who himself has […]

For the first time since being traded by the Portland Trail Blazers in Feb. 2022, New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum will face former backcourt mate Damian Lillard, as the two prepare to face off on Wednesday. Due to Lillard’s health (or lack thereof) last season, the first three opportunities that the two teams had […]

Portland Trail Blazers’ guard Anfernee Simons has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday’s game versus the New Orleans Pelicans, per reporter Sean Highkin. Simons previously suffered an ankle injury and his timetable was unclear. Highkin explained why Simons’ questionable status is surprising. “I cannot stress enough how surprising this is. The night the injury happened […]

adidas Basketball is celebrating Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard’s 71-point game against the Houston Rockets with special pricing on Dame 8 footwear. Dame 8 footwear is available for $71 for a limited time starting on March 1. Prices normally could range from $95 to $140 depending on the footwear. adidas Basketball is also celebrating […]

New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas didn’t make much of an impact in Monday’s game against the Orlando Magic. He finished with just eight points — on 2-for-4 shooting from the field — and five rebounds in the 101-93 Pelicans loss. Still, when the Pelicans visit the Mode Center on Wednesday night to play Damian […]

Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors entered their contest against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night knowing that Damian Lillard was arguably the hottest player in the entire league at the moment. After scoring 71 points against the Houston Rockets in his most recent contest, Lillard scored 15 points in the first quarter […]

The Golden State Warriors overcame a 23-point first half deficit to cool off Damian Lillard and beat the Portland Trail Blazers 123-105 on Tuesday night at Chase Center. Let’s dive into three key reactions—with related film and analysis, as always—from the short-handed defending champs’ third straight victory. Warriors (eventually) slow down Damian Lillard No player […]

Stephen Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II, and Andre Iguodala are all going to sit out on Tuesday when the Golden State Warriors take on the Portland Trail Blazers. There was also some doubt regarding Draymond Green’s status for this game as the former Defensive Player of the Year continues to nurse a knee injury. […]

A premier Western Conference showdown with play-in tournament spots on the line will take place for this Tuesday evening as the Portland Trail Blazers travel to the Bay to do battle with the Golden State Warriors. Let’s check out our NBA odds series where our Blazers-Warriors prediction and pick will be unveiled for all to […]

Damian Lillard set plenty of records with his 71-point explosion against the Houston Rockets on Sunday, but one particular stat makes the performance of the Portland Trail Blazers star even more amazing. Ever since 1996-97 when shot location was tracked, Lillard became the first player ever to record at least 400 feet worth of shots. […]

In the modern NBA, how a superstar wins a championship is often understated as time goes on. Rings tend to simplify the narrative. LeBron James and Kevin Durant still endure their share of super team criticism, but their place among the elites is unquestioned. That is the power of the ring. Portland Trail Blazers star […]

Damian Lillard dropped 71 points in the Portland Trail Blazers’ win over the Houston Rockets last night, and Lillard spoke about his general perception after the game, and made an interesting point about Charles Barkley, via Baxter Holmes of ESPN. “I’ve represented the organization and this team as well as anybody has represented their team,” […]

Damian Lillard is known for his loyalty to the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard, who dropped 71 points on Sunday, recently opened up on his willingness to remain in Portland, per ESPN’s Baxter Holmes. “But then you look at Russell Westbrook. You leave OKC for Houston, then James [Harden] decided he’s leaving, now Russ is traded […]

Chauncey Billups has been around the block in the NBA. He’s spent two decades in the league both as a player and coach, but he’s never seen anything like what Damian Lillard did on Sunday night. The Portland Trail Blazers point guard etched his name in the history books with his 71-point torching of the […]

Damian Lillard went supernova Sunday night when he exploded for an incredible total of 71 points to help the Portland Trail Blazers score a 131-114 win at home over the Houston Rockets. Lillard set a number of franchise records with his memorable performance, and while it was not the first 70-point performance in NBA history […]

Damian Lillard was superhuman on Sunday night, scoring an incredulous 71 points for the Portland Trail Blazers to single-handedly beat the Houston Rockets 131-114. Lillard became the eighth player in NBA history to drop 70+ points in a game; he is the only player in the history of the game to score over 70 points […]

Damian Lillard entered elite company Sunday night. His remarkable 71-point performance in the Portland Trail Blazers’ 131-114 win over the Houston Rockets launched him ahead of Michael Jordan and into third for most 60-point games of all time, per ClutchPoints. It was the fifth time in his 11-year career that Lillard had accomplished such a […]

Damian Lillard was simply a man on a mission on Sunday night. Against the lowly Houston Rockets, Lillard showed the world why he’s not just one of the greatest point guards today, but also of all time. In just 39 minutes of action, Lillard dropped a career-high 71 points on 80 percent true shooting that’s […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are battling to stay in the hunt for a spot in the Play-In Tournament down the stretch of the season, which makes their 131-114 victory over the Houston Rockets all the more important. While the win itself was big, everyone was talking about Damian Lillard, who poured in an absurd 71 […]

New Phoenix Suns scorer Kevin Durant joins the plethora of NBA stars showering Damian Lillard with praise after the Portland Trail Blazers guard exploded for a monster 71 points on Sunday. Lillard sent the whole sports world into utter chaos when he got off to a 41-point half en route to his 71-piece against the […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard just dropped 71 points on the Houston Rockets. Naturally, it left his NBA peers in awe, with the likes of Zach LaVine, Josh Hart and many others sharing their amazement on social media. Lillard was unstoppable all night long, dropping 41 points at the half to get the Blazers […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard had a monster game Sunday night against the Houston Rockets. He scored a career-high 71 points in a 131-114 win. Lillard knocked down 13 shots from beyond the arc, falling just one triple shy of Klay Thompson’s all-time NBA record. Incredibly, Lillard is not the only player to have […]

Damian Lillard went nuclear Sunday night, dropping a career-high 71 points in a win over the Houston Rockets. Lillard came out hot, dropping 41 in the first half and did not slow down. Dame Time fell just one triple shy of tying Klay Thompson’s NBA record for most three’s in a single game. However, he […]

To say that Damian Lillard put together a masterful performance Sunday night against the Houston Rockets would be to undersell what he just did to Jabari Smith Jr. and company. The Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard blasted the Rockets for a ridiculous total of 71 points in leading his team to a 131-114 victory […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was left speechless after witnessing Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard drop 71 points against the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Lillard had 41 points at the half in the contest, and the Rockets just had no answer for him as the All-Star scorer had his way on almost all […]

Damian Lillard’s hands are hotter than the surface of a griller Sunday against the Houston Rockets at home. In just the first half of that game, the Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard had already generated an unbelievable total of 41 points on the strength of a 13-for-19 shooting from the field, including a ridiculous […]

Damian Lillard is one of the NBA’s most explosive players capable of getting hot in a hurry and putting up a lot of points. The Portland Trail Blazers guard has unlimited range and is known for pulling up immediately as he crosses halfcourt and knocking down the three-ball. On Sunday against the Houston Rockets, he […]

NBA action will continue on Monday night with this game in the Western Conference. The Houston Rockets (13-46) will visit the Moda Center to take on the Portland Trail Blazers (28-31). Houston looks to snap a long losing streak while the Blazers continue working towards .500. Check out our NBA odds series for our Rockets-Trail […]

The Portland Trail Blazers suffered a tough loss on Friday at the hands of the Sacramento Kings. The Blazers were on the wrong end of a blowout, 133-116, as Portland opted to sit out both Damian Lillard and Jerami Grant in the game. With Jusuf Nurkic and Anfernee Simons also out injured, it wasn’t a […]

The Portland Trail Blazers went through quite a debacle on Thursday ahead of their matchup against the Sacramento Kings. The Blazers dealt with some real travel problems due to adverse weather conditions, which ended up forcing them to sit both Damian Lillard and Jerami Grant for rest purposes. The good news for Portland fans is […]

Damian Lillard was named one of the 75 greatest players in NBA history last year. He’s a six-time All-NBA honoree, seven-time All-Star and universally regarded as among the most clutch players in NBA history. Few stars cross the league command more respect from their peers, and fewer still are more revered by opposing fan bases. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are approaching the point of their season where they have to decide to try to win or bottom out for better draft lottery luck. Victor Wembanyama is the ultimate prize for the lucky team that lands the first overall pick. Portland has the ninth-best odds to land that pick but Damian […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are still aiming to sneak into the NBA Playoffs this season. However, they have fallen from their once lofty perch in the Western Conference. Remember that this team sat atop the West way back in October. Right now, though, the Blazers currently tote a 28-30 win-loss record. That is good enough […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have had a rough start in their post-All-Star break campaign. The Blazers went through quite a debacle ahead of their game against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night, which has forced their hand to sit out some of their key players for the matchup. As such, Portland will be extremely shorthanded […]

The Portland Trail Blazers (28-30) visit the Sacramento Kings (32-25) on Thursday night! Action tips off at 10:10 p.m. ET. Below we continue our NBA odds series with a Blazers-Kings prediction, pick, and how to watch. Portland lost two of their last three games before the All-Star Break and sits in 12th place in the […]

When people get stuck at the airport, most of them wouldn’t think about doing what Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers just did, which was shoot an impromptu music video. Guess Damian Lillard is really a talented dude, even off the court. “When you stuck on the plane for 7 hours and the flight […]