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Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard will sit out Sunday’s scrimmage against the Toronto Raptors due to left foot inflammation. Damian Lillard will not play today with left foot inflammation. Coach Terry Stotts says he is day to day. #ripcity — Travis Demers (@travisdemers) July 26, 2020 Rachel Nichols of ESPN reported that the X-ray […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard decided to playfully troll Yahoo Sports and TNT reporter Chris Haynes for his new hairdo. In Lillard’s barb, he took a shot at Haynes by effectively comparing the reporter’s haircut to that of former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer. Haynes himself posted the exchange via Twitter, showing a screenshot containing […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum got rejected by the rim during the team’s first scrimmage game on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers, and both CJ and Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray got a kick out of it. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 https://t.co/8pTQCP5gW8 — CJ McCollum (@CJMcCollum) July 23, 2020 Kudos to CJ McCollum for being […]

There’s no keeping a lid on Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony when he goes to grab a rebound, highlighting one particular concern for the NBA regarding how it might control audio in an empty arena. Naturally, players get heated and sometimes use profane language in the heat of the battle, though the league would prefer […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic is back. On Thursday against the Indiana Pacers in the Blazers’ first scrimmage game, Nurkic scored his first basket following a 486-day absence due to the gruesome leg injury he suffered last season against the Brooklyn Nets. Jusuf Nurkic scores his first bucket of the year for the Blazers […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony is taking the gloves off and tackling any and every conversation that involves enacting social justice. The Blazers forward has made use of his platform as an athlete to speak for those who don’t have a voice: “My thing is just to make sure people feel comfortable with speaking […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard was outraged at the senseless violence taking place in Rip City, as federal troops have taken over the Oregon landmark after receiving intelligence about planned attacks around July 4. It’s been more than two weeks since Independence Day, yet federal police remain in Portland at the orders of the […]

We are all about to witness the dawn of the Portland Taril Blazers’ new defensive stalwart duo – Jusuf Nurkic and Hassan Whiteside. No less than Blazers head coach Terry Stotts confirmed that the debut of this frontcourt pairing will finally come to fruition on Thursday’s scheduled scrimmage. Stotts guaranteed that he intends to unleash […]

For Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers should be the 2019-20 Most Valuable Player because of his sheer dominance. Lillard appeared in the Dan Patrick Show where he shared his thoughts on the MVP race. Analysts are divided between Giannis Antetokounmpo and James. While Lillard acknowledges the […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic will be playing in his first game on Thursday against the Indiana Pacers since he suffered his gruesome leg injury on March 25, 2019. The Blazers big man is an emotional player who feeds off of the Rip City crowd. With that said, Nurkic recently explained how having no […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will be defending the eighth seed in the Western Conference when the NBA regular season resumes in Walt Disney World later this month. Memphis will be pursued by the Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, and Phoenix Suns. Which of the aforementioned teams are under the most […]

Former NBA forward Channing Frye believes the Los Angeles Lakers will have no answer for Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum in a potential first-round playoff series. “Rondo going down is huge for the Lakers, because playoff Rondo, and everyone says it, and I’ve seen it, is a absolute different beast,” Frye said on the NBA […]

During his conference call with reporters on Tuesday, Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum said he and some other NBA players spoke with Breonna Taylor’s mother recently. McCollum and his fellow NBA brothers are trying to get Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron to arrest the cops who killed Taylor. CJ McCollum spoke with Breonna […]

Tuesday was full of surprises in the NBA bubble, but none were as fun as Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum poking fun at Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard for not wearing a mask in public. Prior to the end of a media availability session, the Blazers star said this unprompted: “I’m wearing […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard expressed his disgust on Twitter on Monday following reports of excessive force used by the police on the ongoing Portland protests. Tensions between protesters and law enforcement continue to escalate and Lillard was outraged by the news of how police are allegedly snatching people and putting them inside unmarked […]

With the NBA season about to resume and the playoffs just around the corner, teams are looking ahead to potential postseason matchups. That includes the Los Angeles Lakers, the current top seed in the Western Conference.  TNT’s Charles Barkley recently made waves suggesting the Portland Trail Blazers would beat the Lakers in the first round […]

The Portland Trail Blazers became big winners when the NBA decided to include more than the best eight teams from each conference to take part in the restart of the 2019-20 season. TNT analyst Charles Barkley recently noted the Blazers would be the favorite to upset the Lakers if they crack the eighth and final […]

There’s no question that Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard is one of the most well-known hip-hop artists who also happens to be a huge NBA icon. Lillard’s stage name of Dame D.O.L.L.A. is exceedingly well known, though his exploits as a star for the Blazers likely amasses more headlines for the 30-year-old. […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony used the NBA hiatus to work on his body, and the hard work paid off. Anthony looks noticeably skinnier down in Orlando, Florida. In fact, the Blazers wing is now being called “skinny Melo.” During a conference call with Blazers reporters on Friday, Anthony said he lost fat and […]

When it comes to NBA rappers, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is definitely among the best. The Blazers point guard has become renowned for his skills on the mic, and recently, he released a song called “Home Team” that he says is one of his favorite tracks he has ever made. On Friday, he […]

Damian Lillard celebrated his 30th birthday with some decorations, music, and an impassioned NSFW speech in front of his Portland Trail Blazers teammates, making the occasion as memorable as it can get inside the Walt Disney World bubble. Lillard only had one request of his teammates — make this sacrifice count: “My only ask as […]

NBA icon Charles Barkley has made another bold prediction for the playoffs. According to him, the Portland Trail Blazers have a chance to upset the Los Angeles Lakers if they secure the eighth seed. Barkley uttered the strong statement in NBA on TNT. He seems to have supreme confidence in the Terry Stotts-coached Blazers squad. […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard celebrated his 30th birthday on Wednesday inside the Disney World bubble, and he had a pretty strong message to all his teammates in attendance. Lillard was egged on by his Blazers teammates to make a speech, and his birthday wish was pretty epic: “Let’s not waste our f**king time […]

Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard is a many of many talents. He’s known as the purveyor of Dame Time on the basketball court, and Dame D.O.L.L.A. when he releases new music. But now Lillard is exploring the world of gaming. He’s recently partnered up with VIZN Gaming, a Portland-based videogame startup company. Per […]

Quarantine birthdays have become a trend during the past four months of dire home confinement. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is yet another of the millions of people who have had to make the most of their quaran-birthday, but not without the help of running mate CJ McCollum. Lillard, who’s celebrating his 30th birthday […]

Despite having won just one NBA championship in their existence, the Portland Trail Blazers still boast a history of iconic players. Some of their most prominent superstars include Bill Walton (led the team to their only title in 1977), Clyde Drexler (led Portland to two NBA Finals appearances in the 1990s), and current superstar Damian […]

During the latest episode of “What’s In Your Glass” with comedian and actor Mike Epps, Portland Trail Blazers small forward Carmelo Anthony spoke about how the NBA hiatus benefited him, both mentally and physically. Anthony mentioned that having a four-month layoff due to the global COVID-19 pandemic has him feeling “fresh” for the bubble games. […]

According to Hassan Whiteside, the return of Portland Trail Blazers big men Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins will help boost his play on both ends of the floor. Nurkic and Collins missed several regular season games due to various injuries. The nearly four-month hiatus seems to have been a blessing in disguise though, as both […]

It appears Portland Trail Blazers small forward Carmelo Anthony used the NBA hiatus to work on his body. Anthony, who has a history of being a little overweight, came to Orlando looking extra slim. The Blazers veteran has gone from “Hoodie Melo” to “Slim Melo.” Hoodie Melo? How about Skinny Melo 👀 pic.twitter.com/fa0nQ68FcX — ClutchPoints […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will get some major reinforcements back in Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins when the 2019-20 season resumes later this July. Per Jamie Hudson of NBC Sports, head coach Terry Stotts said that the two big men looked like they never missed a beat from the significant time they took off the […]

Damian Lillard said his goodbyes to his family as he prepared to join the rest of his Portland Trail Blazers teammates on the road to the Walt Disney World bubble. The point guard’s Instagram caption said it all, as he compared the closed confines of the NBA bubble to a prison bid: https://www.instagram.com/p/CCbi4qTAeFS/ The Blazers […]

Since being drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 2003, Carmelo Anthony, then from Syracuse University eventually shot up to the ranks of NBA icons as one of the most feared scorers in the league. Back in 2003, Lebron James was the first pick overall, Melo was the third. Today, however, we’re going to talk about […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have a gaping hole at the three spot. They just so happened to have signed one of the best small forwards of the past era, Carmelo Anthony. Melo has primarily played a stretch 4 role for the Blazers so far. But with the announced absence of their last small forward starter […]

As professional athletes in all sports, such as Carmelo Anthony, continue to use their platform to address racial injustice, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson penned a book on his own life experiences, titled “Pass It On: Work Hard, Serve Others, Repeat.” The book is set to be released on September 8. Watson recently made an […]

After Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard retweeted a video posted by ESPN producer Kayla Johnson on Monday of the seemingly horrid and unsanitary conditions of the “laundry room” at the facilities of the WNBA’s “bubble” at the IMG Academy Orlando, one of the WNBA’s own stars used the opportunity to call out NBA Players […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony knows the NBA is making a bold move by resuming play in Orlando amidst a global pandemic, an economic recession, and an ongoing movement for racial equality—and he understands the pressure the league will be under. “If we don’t get this right, this puts a dent in sports in […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard often lets his game do the talking. His road to the NBA was unconventional, playing for a relatively smaller college in Weber State. The man has always had an enormous chip on his shoulder and plays like it as well. Lillard’s on-court success is motivated by a number of […]

Even though veteran point guard Raymond Felton is not currently employed by a NBA franchise, he has spent 14 seasons atop the highest level and definitely knows a thing or two about how the game works. With his playing future now as uncertain as it ever has been, there is no doubt that Felton would […]

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers are among the 22 teams scheduled to partake in the “bubble” games down in Orlando, Florida starting July 30. However, Lillard is concerned about the coronavirus entering and spreading inside the “bubble.” The Blazers star talked about that and some COVID-19 prevention plans with Portland reporters on Monday. […]