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Damian Lillard has proven himself to have a big heart countless times for the Portland Trail Blazers. Now, Team USA got to experience the All-Star point guard’s dedication. According to a report from Shams Charania of The Athletic, Lillard powered through an injury during Team USA’s gold medal run at the Olympics. Damian Lillard played […]

After six years as the president of the National Basketball Players Association, Chris Paul has decided to step down from his post. Taking his place is Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum, who himself has just been elected as the new NBPA President. This report comes via Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports: Portland Trail […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard and Team USA took home the gold on Friday night after beating France in the final of the Tokyo Olympics. However, that didn’t stop WNBA star A’Ja Wilson from trolling her US compatriot again following the big win. As most people know, Dame is an Adidas athlete. However, Team […]

The rumors surrounding Damian Lillard have been virtually endless throughout this offseason. The Portland Trail Blazers star has had to actively shut down any speculation all the way from Tokyo as he competes in the Olympics with Team USA. One rumor that spread came from Truehoop’s Henry Abbott that Damian Lillard was reportedly “willing to […]

Carmelo Anthony will finally link up with his good friend LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers after agreeing to a deal with the team in Free Agency. Anthony spent two seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers though and helped Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum make the playoffs in back-to-back years. By no surprise, the […]

Like everyone expected, there was a superstar point guard that was dealt in a blockbuster trade this offseason. But what most people didn’t expect was that it would be Russell Westbrook. The first player Los Angeles Lakers fans were photoshopping into purple & gold right after their playoff exit was Portland Trail Blazers star Damian […]

The Damian Lillard trade saga has dominated Portland Trail Blazers headlines since they were eliminated from the postseason a few months ago. There has been plenty of speculation that Lillard would demand a trade after another first-round exit, but that hasn’t come … yet. Lillard did want to see how free agency went, but so […]

“Dame Time” has become one of the most entertaining spectacles in the NBA over the last handful of years. When Damian Lillard locks in during crunch time and finds his rhythm, it often times means curtains for the opposition. On Team USA, there are plenty of closers on the roster including the likes of Lillard, […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard just dropped a major Kobe Bryant reference in his latest single ‘The Juice‘ and we’re all for it. Lillard, who goes by the name Dame D.O.L.L.A. as his music alter ego, premiered the song on Thursday and both NBA and music fans alike had to tip their hat to […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are doing everything in their power to keep Damian Lillard in town. Dame appears to be open to carrying on with his legacy with the Blazers, and under this premise, the team is now scrambling to add some firepower alongside Lillard to improve their chances in the upcoming season. According to […]

Ben Simmons could have already played his last game in a Philadelphia 76ers uniform. There have already been multiple reports pertaining to the Sixers’ efforts in trying to trade away the three-time All-Star following what was another disappointing campaign for Philly. As it turns out, Simmons could be on his way to California, with the […]

In recent weeks, Philadelphia Sixers star point guard Ben Simmons’ name has been constantly flying around in trade rumors. The Portland Trail Blazers, the Golden State Warriors, and the Toronto Raptors are reportedly interested in the disgruntled star. However, the Blazers and the Raptors might get disappointed after a recent report that says Ben Simmons […]

LaMarcus Aldridge is contemplating a return to the NBA after retiring suddenly this past April, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. ESPN Sources: After medical consultation, seven-time All-Star F LaMarcus Aldridge is seriously considering a return to the NBA this season. Aldridge retired with Brooklyn in mid-April with heart concerns, but is exploring the possibility of […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is probably happy for Carmelo Anthony, who recently signed with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, it seems he’s not yet ready to show it. After confirming his one-year deal with the Lakers, Anthony took to Instagram to bid his farewell to the Blazers–the lone team that gave him a […]

The NBA offseason is underway, and there has been a lot of action already. The Philadelphia 76ers seem to be making an underrated maneuver by hiring Phil Beckner as a coaching consultant. According to Yaron Weitzman, Beckner has ties with Damian Lillard that could intrigue Portland Trail Blazers star point guard. 76ers have added Phil […]

NBA star veteran Carmelo Anthony has left the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason and will be joining the Los Angeles Lakers. After struggling in the 2018-19 NBA season, it was believed Melo was heading towards retirement. However, the Blazers finally signed him in 2019 and Anthony remained on the team for the following two years. […]

Team USA beat Spain in the quarterfinals of the Olympic men’s basketball tournament overnight, but it didn’t come without some drama. The Americans fell behind by 10 points early and appeared to be on the ropes before righting the ship to tie the game at halftime. In the second half, Gregg Popovich decided to bench […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are committing to Norman Powell. After trading for him during the 2020-21 season, they have now re-signed him to a new five-year deal. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Powell’s long-term deal is worth $90 million. The 28-year-old swingman declined his $11.6 million player option last month, and now, he […]

After years of falling short in the playoffs, the Portland Trail Blazers finally decided to go in a new direction by firing Terry Stotts and hiring Chauncey Billups. Additionally, the team will also need to address numerous roster holes in order to surround Damian Lillard with better weapons heading to their 2021-22 campaign so he […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have a hefty task ahead of them in building a formidable team around Damian Lillard over the offseason, and the team has already begun this task with one notable move. As noted by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Blazers elected not to extend the $7 million qualifying offer to Zach Collins. The […]

It doesn’t look like Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is going to demand a trade this offseason. But if that time comes, the New York Knicks will be his No. 1 destination. That’s at least what ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith is insisting: Smith explains that Lillard believes "in the New York market, unlike in […]

Damian Lillard has been like a football goalkeeper on Twitter this offseason. Any time there’s a report claiming his desire to leave the Portland Trail Blazers, Dame is there to slap it away like Gianluigi Donnarumma at the Euros. It even got to the point that the Blazers star was having to clear the air […]

Lou Williams can still fill up the cup. The 34-year-old guard and three-time recipient of the NBA Sixth Man of the Year Award is coming off a split season between the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers. He finished the regular season averaging a combined 11.3 points on 39.9 percent shooting from beyond the arc […]

With the offseason in full swing and free agency just days away, the rumors are at an all-time high. The Toronto Raptors meanwhile will be looking to add some pieces, but they could also part ways with a key player in Pascal Siakam, who butted heads with Nick Nurse last season. According to Jake Fischer […]

The Los Angeles Lakers shocked the basketball world on Thursday after it was revealed that they had struck a blockbuster deal with the Washington Wizards to bring Russell Westbrook to Hollywood. As it turns out, however, it looks like Russ was never really the Lakers’ first choice. According to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report, Westbrook […]

Damian Lillard continues to deny reports that he’s requested a trade away from the Portland Trail Blazers. The latest rumors coming out however have even gone as far as saying Dame is willing to forgo part of his salary to force his way to a contender. Lillard made it very clear in a recent Team […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has been in the media constantly over the last couple of months, with trade rumors continuing to swirl around him. The latest rumblings came from Henry Abbott of True Hoops, who even said that Lillard would be willing to forgo paychecks in order to force a trade to a […]

Damian Lillard has been hearing trade rumors left and right. The noise has gotten so unbearable for the Portland Trail Blazers frontman that he’s recently taken to Twitter to seemingly refute every rumor. But now it seems he’s even hearing it from his peers for reasons other than a potential blockbuster deal away from Portland. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers superstar duo of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum has had enough of all these fake trade news that suggests Dame is on his way out. Lillard has been one of the biggest names being thrown around the rumor mill over these past few months and, obviously, it’s been quite taxing for […]

Team USA bounced back from their disappointing loss in the Tokyo Olympics opener by destroying Iran, 120-66, and Damian Lillard is a big reason for that–on and off the court. Lillard led the way for Team USA, scoring 21 points on 7-of-15 shooting–with all his makes coming from the 3-point land. He also made 18 […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard recently shot down the notion that he was going to demand a trade this offseason, though he didn’t really make a firm long-term commitment to the franchise. It’s clear he wants some changes to be made, otherwise he might not be long for Rip City. TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott delivered […]

Team USA star Damian Lillard had an uncharacteristically awful game in the loss to France to open the Tokyo Olympics. Lillard only had 11 points on 3-of-10 shooting and turned down shots he normally takes and makes with ease in the NBA. He also had an embarrassing turnover late in the game to help seal […]

The situation surrounding Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has been a wild one all offseason long. Reports came that Lillard was getting tired of the franchise, and then the firing of Terry Stotts and hiring of Chauncey Billups brought up questions about Lillard’s Blazers future as well. Then came the bombshell report from Henry […]

Ben Simmons has been a name constantly in trade talks ever since his infamous showing, or lack thereof, against the Atlanta Hawks in the second round. But even as the offseason enters full swing, the Philadelphia 76ers haven’t gained any serious momentum towards dealing their star point forward. It appears the reason why has been […]

Damian Lillard’s future with the Portland Trail Blazers is still unknown, but it looks like the team still has a chance to show him they can become title contenders. Recently, it has been rumored that Lillard would be demanding a trade soon from the Blazers. While Dame immediately denied those speculations, he also didn’t provide […]

If the Portland Trail Blazers ever genuinely indulge in trade inquiries for Damian Lillard, the Philadelphia 76ers should be at the front of the line. The 76ers need Damian Lillard more than any other NBA contender. Reality check: the 76ers aren’t winning the NBA Finals with this bunch. They can wish upon a star all […]

Could Portland Trail Blazers star guard CJ McCollum actually end up on the Los Angeles Clippers if the two franchises agreed to a deal in a trade? Now that the NBA Finals are over, it’s officially free agency and trade season. This is one of the most anticipated events every single year. Contenders try to […]

It was reported earlier on Thursday that the Golden State Warriors are looking to make a move on Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards, with the potential swoop already receiving the stamp of approval from the trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. This latest bombshell has now cast doubt on the speculation […]

Rather than trade unsatisfied superstar Damian Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers are looking to upgrade their roster. One possible route for doing that would be to trade guard C.J. McCollum. According to The Athletic’s Jason Quick, Portland general manager Neil Olshey has already turned down a handful of offers for McCollum. The 29-year old — […]