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The NBA’s Western Conference playoff race is going to be nuts. If the ninth-seeded team is within four games of the eighth-seeded team at the conclusion of the eight-game regular season, the two teams face-off for the eighth seed. It would be double elimination for the eighth seed and single elimination for the ninth seed. […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony served as a guest Editor in Chief for a special edition of SLAM Magazine released on Saturday. As part of the project, Anthony also penned an editor’s letter in which he discussed pressing matters of racial injustice and implored the general public to embrace the fight against inequality. An […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard wants to put the rumors to rest: he didn’t demand a trade and it’s unlikely he will ever do. My stance ain’t changed. This is a result of a pandemic and lack of content lol. https://t.co/cPJp9wqZH3 — Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) July 4, 2020 In a recent article by Mark […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony has consistently been among the most vocal athletes with respect to advocating for racial equality and social justice. Anthony joined LeBron James, Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade at the start of the 2016 ESPY Awards, delivering a genuine message about the need for change in America. In the wake […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic is having trouble understanding some of the rules the NBA has put in place down in Orlando, Florida. While speaking to Blazers reporters on Friday, Nurkic questioned why guys can’t hang out with each other off the floor when they are going to be in close contact when the […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic is ready to make his 2019-20 season debut in Orlando, Florida. Nurkic didn’t play for the Blazers before the hiatus because of the devastating leg injury he suffered in 2018-19. However, the talented big man is finally at full strength and used the extended layoff to get even stronger. […]

Damian Lillard is no doubt the most important member of the Portland Trail Blazers. However, he knows that every player on the team is equally critical for the success of the franchise in the Orlando bubble restart. With that said, Dame confessed that losing Trevor Ariza is a huge blow to the team. To recall, […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard is not very confident players can adhere to the strict guidelines in Orlando, Florida once the 2019-20 season resumes at Walt Disney World. Players aren’t allowed to leave the Walt Disney campus during the “bubble” games, which are set to start on July 30. Lillard says he […]

A big reason why the Portland Trail Blazers signed Carmelo Anthony earlier this season was because their frontcourt was decimated by injuries. But with Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins expected back by the time things resume later this month, the Blazers’ frontline may suddenly feel crowded. However, that doesn’t mean Anthony’s playing time will be […]

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers will head to Orlando as part of the 22 teams that will resume the suspended 2019-20 NBA season at the Walt Disney World. Nonetheless, it’s safe to say that it will be difficult for them to clinch the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. According to Lillard, […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has been named the cover athlete for the popular video game NBA 2K21, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Lillard will succeed Anthony Davis, who donned this year’s cover. Everything is Dame 🌐 Introducing our Cover Athlete for Current Gen @Dame_Lillard #NBA2K21 Pre-orders begin July 2nd […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard is one of the few remaining guys in the NBA that puts an extremely high price on loyalty. He’s one of those lifers, and we definitely respect that. As of writing, Lillard has already signed a couple of huge extension deals with the Blazers, and barring any unforeseen circumstances, […]

Eight years ago, the Portland Trail Blazers selected Damian Lillard as their sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. Lillard celebrated the moment by roasting his own throwback photo. Via Twitter, Lillard revealed that he was wearing fake earrings on draft night. I had fake earrings in lmao https://t.co/zVd5an4pa1 — Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) June […]

The Houston Rockets’ schedule has been released for the “bubble” games, which are set to begin on July 30 at Walt Disney World. The Rockets and the other 21 teams in Orlando, Florida will play eight seeding games before the 2020 playoffs begin. https://twitter.com/HoustonRockets/status/1276654250223980546?s=20 Now that the schedule is out, let’s take a look at […]

The NBA has released its schedule for the remainder of the 2019-20 season. The 22 selected teams will play eight regular-season games before playoff seeding is determined, and here are five games you can’t afford to miss. Honorable mentions: The Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic will play twice over the restart, but those games will […]

After a sluggish start as a franchise, the Portland Trail Blazers have been a consistent playoff contender throughout the years outside of a few stretches, resulting in a number of great moments. The Blazers won their one and only championship in 1977, and Damian Lillard is trying to get the franchise back to that level. […]

As the league experienced an unprecedented hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, Portland Trail Blazers. guard CJ McCollum broadened his horizons by coming up with his very own wine brand. A self-confessed wine connoisseur for years, the 28-year-old Lehigh University alum, now with the Blazers, unveiled the McCollum Heritage 91 brand on Thursday, highlighted by […]

LeBron James’ eldest son, Bronny James, thinks Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard is the best point guard in the NBA. Lillard, upon seeing Bronny’s claim, took to Twitter to react. S/o Bronny https://t.co/TUb0LFmg6q — Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) June 25, 2020 Before the 2019-20 season was suspended in March, Lillard was averaging 28.9 points, 4.3 […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard took on a little pro wrestling banter, naming his Mount Rushmore of the sport. Former NBA player Tony Wroten Jr. introduced the topic to his Twitter timeline, with the Blazers point guard chiming in with his thoughts. His picks weren’t so shabby, going with mostly household names like “Stone […]

Portland Trail Blazers swingman Trevor Ariza is the latest player to announce his decision to opt out of the NBA restart in Orlando. Ariza’s decision is deeply personal and unrelated to the coronavirus pandemic or advocacy against racial injustice. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Ariza has been embroiled in a custody battle with the mother […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been blessed with a chance to make one last run at the postseason before the 2019-20 season ends thanks to being one of the 22 teams invited for the restart at Walt Disney World in Orlando. However, they will have to navigate a series of questions upon taking the floor […]

Pat Connaughton of the Milwaukee Bucks pointed out one major similarity between his teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo and Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard. The All-Star guard appreciated the comparison and gave Connaughton one big shout out. Via Twitter, Lillard thanked Connaughton, calling him by his nickname. For those unaware, Connaughton was a member of both […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been one of the top contenders in the Western Conference in the past few seasons. However, according to the ever controversial LaVar Ball, he doesn’t see them winning an NBA championship any time soon. During an episode of the “Say Less” podcast, Ball expressed his belief that Portland dedicated too […]

CJ McCollum of the Portland Trail Blazers posted a series of tweets to blast Deputy Stacy Talbert, after the officer posted a video of her ranting on how terrified she was because she assumed that her McDonald’s drive-thru order was tampered with. In the Facebook live video that has gone viral over the past few […]

The Portland Trail Blazers, Jusuf Nurkic, and Zach Collins are heading to Orlando as the ninth-place team in the Western Conference, and they have a chance to squeeze their way into the playoff picture. This season has been a strange odyssey for the Trail Blazers. Damian Lillard proved he is still one of the best […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will head to Orlando as the team to beat in the Western Conference. LeBron James and company were firing on all cylinders before the COVID-19 pandemic put everything on hold in this country back in March. The consensus as of right now is they’ll be tough to stop during the NBA […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard has opened up about the recent movement of players not wanting to participate in the NBA bubble in Florida. Kyrie Irving and Dwight Howard are two of the biggest names that do not support the league’s plan to return to action amid the current social climate, which is something […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard is well aware of the risks he and the rest of his NBA brothers are taking by resuming the 2019-20 season at Walt Disney World. Just because the players are playing in a “bubble” doesn’t guarantee them immunity from COVID-19, especially since there are still a number […]

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star point guard Damian Lillard aka Dame D.O.L.L.A. just dropped the music video of his newest single, “Goat Spirit,” and it provides us, the viewers with an MTV Cribs-like tour of his amazing Portland home. Here’s the full music video posted by Lillard himself on his official Twitter account: https://twitter.com/Dame_Lillard/status/1272544395917553664 First off, […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard clapped back at an NBA fan suggesting he should be drug tested for saying his team could defeat the Los Angeles Lakers in the playoffs. Lillard refuted the idea with a rather sarcastic response, saying he should have simply said the Blazers “don’t have a chance” in the event […]

The Portland Trail Blazers and Carmelo Anthony are aware of this: After a near five-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the NBA will resume with the 2019-20 season this July. The league approved a 22-team format to determine the final lineup for the 2020 playoffs. The NBA has implemented health and safety protocols for […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum understands the risks of resuming the 2019-20 NBA season, and that’s why he voted “no” on restarting the campaign in a group chat with other stars. However, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, McCollum does fear that if the 2019-20 season gets canceled altogether, future Collective Bargaining […]

There were a lot of expectations from the Portland Trail Blazers when they acquired six-time champ Scottie Pippen in the 1999 off-season. And the man sitting in the front seat of all the on-going changes to the team was rising star Rasheed Wallace who, at first, didn’t know what to expect from the Hall of […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are one of the 22 teams heading to Orlando for the resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season. Whether veteran forward Carmelo Anthony joins the team remains to be seen. Anthony told Ernie Johnson he was not “100 percent” sold on the idea of playing in the “bubble,” citing a lack of […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard is not only one of the best basketball players in the NBA, but he’s also a very talented rapper. Lillard’s stage name of “Dame D.O.L.L.A.” is one of the best nicknames in the game right now. The Blazers star spoke to Lisa Robinson of Variety about the […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is a big proponent of the Black Lives Matter movement that has taken center stage amid the ongoing protests, riots, and meaningful conversations happening to spark institutional change. The use of cameras and technology have greatly aided the exposure of racism and police brutality, but the Blazers point guard […]

Damian Lillard has cemented himself as the face of the Portland Trail Blazers’ franchise over the past decade, complete with a long-term deal that should keep him with the organization for years to come. But in an interview with Lisa Robinson of Vanity Fair, in which Lillard discusses myriad current social issues, the five-time All-Star […]

As in every form of competition, success in the NBA requires a certain amount of luck. Sure, there are so many factors that come into play in determining a team’s success for years to come, but at the end of the day, you also need to have Lady Luck on your side. This was not […]

US President Donald Trump will hold his first rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum heard of the news and expressed his disgust. Via Twitter, McCollum tagged Trump’s location and date choice as a “sick move by a sick man.” In 1921, African-Americans were massacred in Tulsa, in what has been described […]