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Carmelo Anthony undoubtedly has his best chance at a title this season, but had it not been for Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers, he might not be on the Los Angeles Lakers right now, or in the NBA at all for that matter. That sobering fact was not lost on Melo, who was […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard was glued to his TV Saturday night to watch the Yordenis Ugas-Manny Pacquiao fight, and it’s safe to say he enjoyed the bout. Lillard, who is a noted boxing fan, also offered some commentaries during and after the fight–all highlighting how Ugas worked hard and dominated to retain the […]

After two resurgent seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, Carmelo Anthony called time on his stint playing alongside Damian Lillard. Now with the Los Angeles Lakers, Melo took some time to reflect on his memorable spell with the Blazers and what type of relationship he has with Lillard. Anthony is truly appreciative of how Lillard, […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard just dropped his fourth studio album, and it’s safe to say Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was more than impressed. Lillard released his album titled “Different On Levels The Lord Allowed” on Friday, and as expected, the whole NBA world is in disbelief of his music talent that’s […]

CJ McCollum recently guested on Adrian Wojnarowski’s The Woj Pod and the Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard brought up a very interesting point about one particular signing made by the Los Angeles Lakers. McCollum was clearly unhappy with how things went down, and he wasn’t afraid to speak his mind about it. McCollum is taking […]

Despite Damian Lillard making it known that he’s dedicated to the Portland Trail Blazers, trade rumors continue to surround the 6-time All-Star. However, Dame sent a very clear message on his future with the Blazers in the last song of his new album, Different On Levels The Lord Allowed. Take a listen: “Growing up in […]

Damian Lillard’s future with the Portland Trail Blazers has been in limbo since another failed bid in the 2021 playoffs. His cryptic posts on Instagram certainly didn’t help, even though he has repeatedly said there is no truth to the rumors he’s going to demand a trade. For his Blazers teammate and longtime backcourt partner […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard continues to bless the music industry. He recently released the music video for his new song “We the Ones.” The Blazers’ guard got hip-hop stars Blxst and Tree Thomas to be featured alongside him. “We The Ones” is the lead single from Lillard’s fourth audio album “Different On Levels […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been plagued with Damian Lillard trade rumors. The team’s underperformance and seeming lackadaisical attitude to giving Lillard the players he needs are the direct causes of such rumors. The front office made some series of moves in the offseason to quell these whispers. Whether they succeed in his mission is […]

Rasheed Wallace had a very successful NBA career that was highlighted by four all-star appearances and winning an NBA title with the Detroit Pistons. He’ll now be joining Penny Hardaway’s staff at Memphis as an assistant coach. 16-year NBA veteran Rasheed Wallace – a 2004 champion and four-time All-Star – has agreed to a deal […]

In case you didn’t know the name Greg Brown III, you should now take note. The Portland Trail Blazers rookie just came up with what is easily the best dunk of the Summer League in Las Vegas. It was soo good that even Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James could not contain his emotions after […]

The Portland Trail Blazers entered the 2021 free agency with a clear mission: get Damian Lillard more help. Failure to do so could mean a trade request from their franchise star. They were able to acquire Cody Zeller, Tony Snell and Ben McLemore from the free agent market. Now, the question is: are these players […]

One of the biggest names that have been involved in trade rumors during this offseason is Portland Trail Blazers Damian Lillard. Alongside the Blazers, another team that’s been on the cusp of a franchise-shifting move would be the Philadelphia 76ers and their struggling playmaker Ben Simmons who, like Lillard, has been heavily involved in a […]

It’s the offseason, which means it’s time for Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard to work on his other career, rapping. Despite the trade rumors that continue to surround him, Dame D.O.L.L.A. has been putting in work in the studio, with his brand new album set to be released this week. In celebration of it, […]

The hiring of Chauncey Billups as the new head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers was not universally embraced. The backlash was immediate, with critics pointing to Billups’ allegedly sordid past. At the same time, the Blazers were thinking of the future. They still have Damian Lillard, one of the best in the NBA in […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been the talk of the NBA all summer long as rumors regarding superstar guard Damian Lillard have been somewhat endless. Trade requests have been reported, then refuted, then surfaced again in what has been a wild few months. Nonetheless, the trade rumors are still swirling, and one fan wanted to […]

San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon continues her quest to land a top tactician position in the NBA. While she was given interviews in the past, she ultimately didn’t get the job. Hammon has already blazed the trail for other female coaches hoping to enter the NBA. But clearly, the dream is to be […]

Several eyes have been trained on Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers for the longest time. They’re not the powerhouse with a target on their backs. Instead, teams are more interested in Lillard’s immediate future in Rip City. According to ESPN’s Zach Lowe, Lillard’s status with the Blazers could affect the rumored trade discussions involving […]

New Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has some bold plans for his team heading to the 2021-22 season, but superstar Damian Lillard might not be happy about it. Apparently, Billups is not a fan of taking too many threes and has no plans to put an emphasis on it in his offensive system […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has expressed time and time again that he wants to win an NBA title in Portland. However, the team hasn’t exactly added pieces around him that could help the Blazers fulfill that goal. The latest rumors are linking Dame and the Philadelphia 76ers, who are looking to acquire the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ offseason has been surrounded by constant rumors about their franchise star, Damian Lillard. While reports claim that he wants out, Lillard has made it clear that he wants to win in the Pacific Northwest. However, the window for the Blazers is slowly closing and they need more pieces around Dame in […]

With the Tokyo Olympics in the books, Damian Lillard can return his focus on his future in the NBA. As of now, he’s still a member of the Portland Trail Blazers. But of course, rumors have been ripe over the past few months that he could land elsewhere in the offseason. Lillard is arguably the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have had a rather quiet offseason amid all the Damian Lillard trade rumors, re-signing Norman Powell and then bringing in a few role players to provide support for their starting lineup. Lillard recently addressed free agency and acknowledged some disappointment in not being able to get their top targets. One of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had a rather quiet offseason, even amid all the Ben Simmons trade rumors. The Sixers are asking for a ton back in a Simmons trade, and nobody has been willing to meet that asking price. Ultimately it seems Daryl Morey would be okay with Simmons being back on the team. Meanwhile, […]

Coming off a stellar gold medal run with Team USA, Damian Lillard finds himself in a good spot at the moment, and although trade talks surrounding him have cooled off as of late, there’ still a chance that he could get moved if the right situation comes into play for him. With Portland trying to […]

The Toronto Raptors are rumored to be shopping All-Star forward Pascal Siakam as it looks to transition into a youth movement. While Siakam is still a young 27-years old, he is arguably Toronto’s top asset that could net them with the most value in a trade. Teams looking to shake things up will definitely welcome […]

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 […]