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The Los Angeles Lakers’ season came to an end as they were eliminated by the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Coming off a short offseason after winning the 2020 championship, the Lakers looked tired and fatigued all throughout the 2020-2021 campaign. Injuries plagued the Lakers and it was a big […]

There was plenty of Damian Lillard drama last week, with one report suggesting a trade demand to the Portland Trail Blazers would be coming soon. While Lillard publicly denied that and said he expects to be in a Blazers uniform to start next season, he made it known that he’s not satisfied with where the […]

CJ McCollum is all out in support of Portland Trail Blazers teammate Damian Lillard and Team USA, but he’s also in touch with the reality that this squad is facing. Losing two of their three exhibition games to date coupled with the exit of two original roster selections, Gregg Popovich and co. are met with […]

Damian Lillard just revealed he has not yet made any decision regarding his future with the Portland Trail Blazers, officially debunking rumors he would be demanding for a trade. However, that doesn’t mean he’s staying. As Lillard emphasized, he wants to compete for and win the Larry O’Brien trophy, and the challenge is on the […]

In his two seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, Carmelo Anthony proved that he’s capable of thriving as a secondary scoring option, as well as a bench scorer. Across his last two seasons, Anthony averaged a combined 14.3 points per game while shooting 39.9 percent from beyond the arc (28.3 minutes per contest), playing alongside […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic is having a field day trolling reporters who were pumping up the Damian Lillard trade talks. After Lillard himself denied the speculations that he has decided to ask for a trade, Nurkic took it again to Twitter to fire back at those who made the false reports. His latest […]

Damian Lillard has debunked the rumors that he’d be demanding a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers, but that doesn’t mean he’s happy with the current construction of the team. In fact it’s the total opposite, as Lillard questioned the Blazers’ decision to prioritize hiring a coach instead of looking at the roster and adding […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard addressed the media Friday afternoon after the conclusion of Team USA’s practice. Of course, reports came out that Lillard was planning on requesting a trade, and another that he wasn’t going to request. Well, Lillard answered himself on those reports. "I woke up to those reports, but it's not […]

It has been a wild offseason regarding the status of Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard. Reports have gone around the whole time with trades and things of that nature. Then on Friday, a report came out that Lillard was planning on requesting a trade, followed by another report that Lillard isn’t planning on […]

The Damian Lillard trade drama is hitting new heights on Friday. The day began with TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott reporting that Lillard would be requesting a trade away from the Portland Trail Blazers in the coming days, setting off a frenzy of speculation. Blazers teammate Jusuf Nurkic angrily shot down that rumor, and Yahoo Sports’ Chris […]

A report came out Friday about Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard and a supposed trade request coming over the next few days. Blazers teammate Jusuf Nurkic responded in hilarious fashion by bashing the report of the request. With Lillard practicing for Team USA as they gear up for the Tokyo Olympics, it seems […]

The rumors surrounding Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard have circulated ever since they were eliminated in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. On Friday came a report that Lillard was going to request a trade in the “days to come” and the buzz picked up once […]

With the NBA draft and free agency rapidly approaching, the trade rumors are getting hot and heavier in the NBA. Now, it sounds like Damian Lillard will be officially added to the “disgruntled superstar” list and will request a trade away from the Portland Trail Blazers. According to Henry Abbott of TrueHoop.com, the Blazers’ superstar […]

Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum spills the tea on his true feelings about the future of Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball. It’s not surprising that McCollum is quite high on the reigning ROTY. Ball has been nothing but fantastic in his first season in the league and has brought a lot of buzz to […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ investigation into new head coach Chauncey Billups’ 1997 rape allegations continues to take a truly bizarre path. This time around, the Blazers are now under fire after the lead investigator they hired to review Billups’ case has been linked to pornographic tweets from his own Twitter account. In a report posted […]

While Team USA won their latest pre-exhibition game against Argentina, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard admitted they are far from reaching their best condition and playing at their full potential. To recall, Team USA lost their first two practice games against Nigeria and Australia, raising concerns if they can win gold in the upcoming […]

Team USA lost their two pre-Olympic exhibition games before winning against Argentina, and for Jayson Tatum and Damian Lillard, that speaks volumes on the talent and increasing level of basketball globally. As Tatum noted, the talent has “really been democratized” with more and more international players thriving in the NBA. “These international players now are […]

A huge development in the controversy surrounding the Portland Trail Blazers’ decision to hire Chauncey Billups as their head coach has just surfaced. Despite their claims of having undergone a full investigation of Billups’ 1997 rape allegations, a new exposé has revealed that the Blazers did not actually do their due diligence on Billups and […]

Kevin Durant, Damian Lillard, and the rest of Team USA dropped their second straight defeat, this time at the hands of Team Australia. After a surprising defeat against Nigeria on Saturday, the might national team couldn’t bounce back and fell flat against Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, and the rest of the team from down under […]

WNBA legend and current San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Becky Hammon has recently spoken up about her losing the chance to become the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers. Hammon was among the finalists for the Blazers coaching gig that eventually landed on the lap of former NBA champion Chauncey Billups, and while she […]

In this day and age of social media, NBA rumors and trade buzz can spread like wildfire. That’s exactly what’s happening with Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard this offseason, with basically every bit of news being reported and distributed like gospel. But not everything is coming straight from Dame’s mouth, which is reason to […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have already had a busy offseason and free agency hasn’t even come yet. They moved on from Terry Stotts and brought in Chauncey Billups to take the reins and have been filled with endless Damian Lillard trade rumors. Now the Blazers are bringing in former Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder […]

Damian Lillard has had many historic games in his career. He’s well known for his iconic playoff clinching shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who the Blazers defeated in five games in 2019. There’s also his crushing series-ender against the Houston Rockets back in 2014. However, as impressive as those game-winners were, the same energy […]

Draymond Green is never one to take a slight sitting down. That’s why when the Golden State Warriors star reacted with hostility towards a question about defending Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, you’d definitely hold your breath for a second. Green was asked about how it is trying to guard Lillard, emphasis on “trying”. […]

It’s no secret that the New York Knicks are in the market for a superstar this offseason. They’re rumored to have a keen interest on Portland Trail Blazers All-Star point guard Damian Lillard, and based on reports, the Knicks might just be willing to part ways with a key part of their core to get […]

Damian Lillard of the Blazers knows the Orlando Magic opted to “blow it up” in the 2020-21 NBA season by trading away All-Star Nikola Vucevic, talented young wing Aaron Gordon and veteran sharpshooter Evan Fournier to the Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics, respectively – leaving only veteran microwave scorer Terrence Ross as part […]

Chauncey Billups’ tenure as the new head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers did not exactly start on a high note. As soon as he was officially announced, both Billups and the Blazers were blasted for their newly formed partnership, with the former NBA champ’s rape allegations from 1997 being dug up by more than […]

The Phoenix Suns are currently in the NBA Finals where they may earn a championship. The organization is on the right path towards future success, as most of the roster is young. Devin Booker looks to become the face of the NBA, while Deandre Ayton could turn into one of the best centers in the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers just made a rather controversial coaching hire in first-time head coach Chauncey Billups, and now they’re looking to fill out his coaching staff. The Blazers are eyeing several notable candidates with head coaching experience for the lead assistant gig, with one of those names being a real blast from the past. […]

Amid their struggles last season, the Washington Wizards managed to qualify for the playoffs. One huge reason was obviously Bradley Beal’s impressive campaign — a performance that earned him his third All-Star appearance and a spot in the All-NBA Third Team. Fans were in awe of his loyalty, too. After all, much of his scoring […]

With the NBA offseason quickly approaching, teams around the league are generating plans to improve their rosters. Superstars are a dime in a dozen, and Damian Lillard could be available soon. There has been no word from the Portland Trail Blazers saying Lillard is available, but the rumor mill is buzzing regardless. One team that […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard has not asked for a trade, and the franchise has not said he is available either. However, after losing in the first round of the NBA Playoffs yet again, there could be some major changes coming to Portland when it comes to the roster after a coaching […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2020-21 season didn’t go as hoped thanks to another first-round exit, resulting in head coach Terry Stotts getting fired. There have been plenty of rumors surrounding the future of Damian Lillard, with rumblings that he’s unhappy and could look to demand a trade in the near future. If Lillard does ask […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are in the midst of their first NBA Finals appearance in 37 years and are gunning for their first NBA championship in four decades. As it stands, this is already a tremendous playoff run for the Bucks. However, seeing it end without lifting the Larry O’Brien will definitely be disappointing. In case […]

The Indiana Pacers are an interesting case. They had all the pieces required to make it at least to the second round of the playoffs. They had an All-Star in Domantas Sabonis, a defensive stalwart in Myles Turner, and great guards in Caris LeVert, Malcolm Brogdon, and TJ Warren. Despite this, the Pacers never even […]

The Portland Trail Blazers recently concluded an underwhelming campaign in the 2020-21 season as they suffered yet another first-round exit in the postseason. The team’s failure to advance deep in the playoffs certainly wasted a prime year of their main man in Damian Lillard. This brings us to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Well, in a second […]

Will the Damian Lillard to the Los Angeles Lakers trade rumors ever end? Unless the Portland Trail Blazers star outright says he’s never going to jump ship and join LA, probably not. Lillard stoked the flames even further with his latest cryptic Instagram post. The Blazers guard included a relatively vague caption, but was conspicuously […]

The Atlanta Hawks were the over-performers of the 2020-21 NBA season, having made it to the Eastern Conference Finals as the fifth seed. There’s no reason to bow their heads down in defeat. At the same time, the Hawks front office should never take their foot off the gas pedal. They already did the right […]

The Utah Jazz did a great job in the regular season, locking in 52 wins to earn the NBA’s best record for the first time in franchise history. Things, however, didn’t pan out for them in the NBA Playoffs, which is not an indication of their underperformance. Rather, it’s a signal that they need to […]