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Damian Lillard is a man of the people. The Portland Trail Blazers superstar has always bet on himself and always makes sure that he pays back fans who bet on him as well. On Sunday, a Lillard fan seemed to have gone all-in with the Blazers for their 2020-21 campaign with a once-in-a-lifetime bet for […]

If there’s one thing Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian lillard and Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant have in common aside from getting buckets, it’s that they love spending time on Twitter. Lillard’s recent tweet was for Durant, who didn’t include Russell Westbrook at least at first when he was asked who his top five best […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges caught another body on Sunday. The 23-year-old high-flyer hosted a dunk party at the expense of CJ McCollum and the visiting Portland Trail Blazers at Spectrum Center. With the Hornets holding on to a double-digit lead right before halftime, Bridges decided to extend that advantage with another possible Dunk of the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will head east to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Blazers-Hornets prediction and pick. Carmelo Anthony led Portland to a 123-111 victory against the Hornets in the first head-to-head matchup between these teams this season. Both teams have […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Carmelo Anthony just put Patty Mills on skates. Melo busted out a jaw-dropping crossover just before draining a buzzer-beater as the clock expired in the first quarter of Friday’s tilt against the San Antonio Spurs. Here’s Melo with one of the nastiest crossovers we’ve seen in a while: CARMELO NASTY CROSSOVER […]

With the MVP race heating up, it isn’t surprising that Portland Trail Blazers legend Rasheed Wallace is giving his vote to Damian Lillard. Dame has been nothing short of outstanding for the Blazers this season, and Wallace explains why he believes the six-time All-Star should be the current frontrunner for this season’s Most Valuable Player […]

James Harden knows what this story means: Buckle up, Portland Trail Blazers fans, because Friday’s tilt against the San Antonio Spurs could get a bit dicey after some late-breaking injury news about Damian Lillard. Damian Lillard (right hamstring tendinopathy) is out for tonight’s game in San Antonio. — Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) April 16, 2021 […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are going on the road, first visiting AT&T Center to face the San Antonio Spurs. With that said, it’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Blazers-Spurs prediction and pick. The Blazers have lost two consecutive games at home against the Miami Heat and then the Boston Celtics. […]

The days of max contracts and superstardom are gone for Carmelo Anthony. Out of the league for most of the 2018-19 season, Anthony signed a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers just a few years ago. In this specific post, through, we’re looking at Carmelo Anthony’s net worth in 2021. Carmelo Anthony’s net worth […]

We all know that Portland Trail Blazers star Carmelo Anthony is used to all the media attention. The 36-year-old has been in the NBA for almost two decades now and answering hard-hitting questions in front of the camera has been almost second nature. Earlier this week, Carmelo Anthony was put on the spot once again. […]

There is a popular saying that goes: “two things are certain in life: death and taxes”. Well, at least for NBA fans, there is most likely a third item that can be added to that list, which should go: death, taxes, and Blazers star Damian Lillard getting forgotten. Well, it looks like Lillard is starting […]

The Portland Trail Blazers former big three of Brandon Roy, Greg Oden, and LaMarcus Aldridge had the potential to run the league someday. In their brief time playing together as a big three, the Blazers had a record of 50-12. Sadly, injuries got the best of them and they never reached their potential. What could […]

LaMarcus Aldridge has officially announced his retirement after playing 15 years in the NBA. He played nine of those seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers. He was originally drafted by the Chicago Bulls as the second overall pick in the 2006 draft. However, on draft night the Trail Blazers were able to strike a deal […]

LaMarcus Aldridge’s NBA career has come to an unfortunate end. Thursday morning he announced his sudden retirement after being hospitalized with an irregular heartbeat. pic.twitter.com/q69S0VhdFf — LaMarcus Aldridge (@aldridge_12) April 15, 2021 While Aldridge’s career has come to an unexpected end, he should not be remembered for his play over the last couple of years. […]

On Thursday morning, long-time NBA veteran, LaMarcus Aldridge surprisingly announced his retirement from the league. After recently inking a deal with the Nets after being let go by the San Antonio Spurs, Aldridge walks away from the game after announcing he’s suffering from an irregular heartbeat. After his announcement, the NBA world reacted with heartfelt […]

Brooklyn Nets big man LaMarcus Aldridge is retiring from the NBA at the age of 35 after dealing with an irregular heartbeat in the last game he played. While Aldridge is okay now, he made the tough choice to walk away from the game in order to put his “health and family first.” Aldridge released […]

Portland Trail Blazers big man Jusuf Nurkic sneaked in a huge highlight before the first half ended against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. Nurkic rose up and dunked on Marcus Smart and Robert Williams to tie the game. This is definitely a good sign for the Blazers, who lost Nurkic at the start of the […]

Damian Lillard has indicated several times that he intends to remain with the Portland Trail Blazers no matter what. Dame’s unwavering loyalty has placed pressure on the team to try and bring in as much talent as they can to Portland with the hopes of building a true contender around Lillard. As it turns out, […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter has made his way around the league over the years, though it appears he might be the most comfortable in the Pacific Northwest. Actually in the midst of his second stint as a member of Rip City, Kanter most notably hauled in a whopping 30 rebounds a few days […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray received support from players around the NBA following his knee injury on Monday night. The Nuggets then announced Tuesday that Murray had been diagnosed with a torn left ACL. Among those who offered their thoughts and prayers for Murray after the official diagnosis were Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry […]

The Boston Celtics hit the road to take on the Portland Trail Blazers for the first time this season on TNT. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Celtics-Blazers prediction and pick. Boston has won five of its last six and will be coming off a huge comeback win against the […]

Damian Lillard just punched his ticket to NBA history on Sunday as the Portland Trail Blazers superstar notched 1,983 three-pointers to put him as the 11th all-time in league history. With Dame’s third three-pointer against the Miami Heat, Lillard passed Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki and is slowly climbing up to the top-1o spot for […]

The Miami Heat are beginning a four-game road trip and it’s starting at Moda Center where they will be facing the Portland Trail Blazers. With that said, it’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Heat-Blazers prediction and pick. The Heat is coming off a big win against the Lakers at home […]

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone. But before it ended, the Toronto Raptors and Portland Trail Blazers reached an agreement. In the deal, the Raptors sent Norman Powell and received Rodney Hood and Gary Trent Jr. Since the trade, Trent Jr. has been going off. In the nine games he’s played so far, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ duo of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum has been one of the best backcourts in the NBA for years. The pair of professional bucket-getters got it going against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Around the seven-minute mark of the second quarter, McCollum made a terrific read and cut to the […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter went Roast Beef mode in their 118-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons. The 6-foot-10 big man flexed his muscles to haul in 30 rebounds on Saturday night. Kanter’s monster game compelled Jusuf Nurkic to get his creative juices flowing by coining the perfect nickname for his teammate: The Turkish […]

Upon hearing the phrase “NBA merchandise,” fans probably think of team memorabilia like a jersey, other gear, or even a specialized ticket. But lately, the most trending commodity in the world of NBA merch is NFT, enabling fans to not just own keepsakes but actual moments from their favorite players and teams. The latest player […]

With the playoffs quickly approaching, now is the time for the Portland Trail Blazers to separate themselves from the bottom half of the league and make a strong closing push to the regular season. Much easier said than done, as the top five seeds in the Western Conference are juggernauts in the league. Portland currently […]

The Utah Jazz defeated the Portland Trailblazers in emphatic fashion on Thursday, securing a 122-103 blowout. Even though it had minimal postseason implications, Donovan Mitchell said they treated the matchup like a crucial one. Mitchell told reporters after the game that it was a “must-win” situation for them (via Eric Walden of the Salt Lake […]

The Utah Jazz is starting a five-game homestand at Vivint Arena and is first matching up with the Portland Trail Blazers. With that said, it’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Blazers-Jazz prediction and pick. The Blazers are coming off a tough loss to the Los Angeles Clippers but have won […]

Despite only possessing a single NBA championship in their 50-year history in the league, the Portland Trail Blazers had many seasons with top-tier teams—some of which fell short of that championship aspiration when sheer luck matched them up with legends. Which teams were the best in Blazers history? 5. 2018-19 Blazers Were this year’s Blazers […]

LeBron James surely loves this: Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony is taking his talents to production. Anthony announced on Tuesday in an interview with Variety that he and his business partner Asani Swann are debuting Creative 7—a productive and content company that already has a couple of TV and film projects.  Carmelo Anthony joins […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has spoken out about Kyrie Irving’s now-viral rendition of Lillard’s famed “Dame Time” celebration. As it turns out, Lillard wasn’t too impressed with Irving’s version of his trademark celebratory gesture. Irving busted out the “Dame Time” celebration during Brooklyn’s 114-112 win over the New York Knicks on Monday, and […]

Two of the best in the Western Conference face off as the Portland Trail Blazers travel to Los Angeles to take on the Clippers at the Staples Center. The Clippers will play host for the sixth time in a row. They have seen great contributions down the line during this home-stand as they’re still without […]

Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard is still keeping an eye on former teammate Gary Trent Jr. After the Toronto Raptors guard knocked down the game-winning three-pointer against the Washington Wizards on Monday, Lillard heaped praise on Trent with a series of tweets. In just his sixth gaming donning the Raptors jersey, Trent already […]

Portland Trail Blazers wing Norman Powell recounted his final moments with the Toronto Raptors franchise and opened up on how savage his former teammate Fred VanVleet was. According to Powell’s emotional piece called ‘The North‘ (via The Players’ Tribune), his old buddy sort of shamed him for being quite emotional as he was bidding farewell […]

Apart from the basketball itself, trades and other forms of player transaction are what make the NBA so entertaining to fans. But for players, trades can be life-changing, especially if they’re leaving a team that has a special place in their heart. Via the Players’ Tribune, Portland Trail Blazers guard Norman Powell shared some of […]

A hater decided to troll Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard on the lack of milestones in his career. NBA players get a lot of hate mail every single day. They know this is par for the course of being a public figure and so responding to every single basher is a waste of time. […]

Jusuf Nurkic may have recently returned to the Portland Trail Blazers lineup after a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injury, but his career has taken yet another road bump of late. The 26-year-old has is now reportedly facing legal charges from one of his neighbors because of a trash dispute. According to Aaron […]