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Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum believes everything happens for a reason. Take for instance the time Carmelo Anthony was linked to the Blazers in 2017, with McCollum and backcourt partner Damian Lillard clamoring him to join Rip City — a chance he chose to pass up. Fast forward two-plus years and Melo is donning […]

Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard heaped praise on Carmelo Anthony. For Lillard, having Anthony around has been a ‘joy’ given the things that he brings to the team day in and day out. Speaking with Rebecca Harlow of MSG Networks, Lillard broke down the things that Anthony contributes to the team. As transcribed […]

Portland Trail Blazers wing Rodney Hood may be down for the remainder of the 2019-20 season, but he sent out his first message in the wake of surgery Wednesday, letting all fans and supporters know that, “I know I’m built to get through this,” before closing out his message on an uplifting note. 🙌 (via […]

Portland Trail Blazers swingman Rodney Hood underwent surgery to repair his ruptured left Achilles in southern California on Wednesday. Hood will miss the rest of the season for the Blazers. Team announces that @rodneyhood underwent surgery to repair his ruptured left Achilles today in southern California. No timetable for return, as is usually the case […]

A report from Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer stated that Cleveland Cavaliers star Kevin Love prefers to be traded to the Portland Trail Blazers. However, Dwight Jaynes of NBC Sports Northwest is reporting that people close to Love are disputing that rumor: Love has been mentioned frequently, but is a question mark. There was a […]

Portland Trail Blazers general manager Neil Olshey noted the organization will “stay disciplined” as the trade deadline approaches. The Blazers are 10-15 with less than two months before the final cutout date, but Olshey insists he’s not going to do anything rash: “We are going to stay disciplined,” Olshey said, according to Jason Quick of […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter is happy to see Carmelo Anthony thriving once again in the NBA after a 10-game dysfunctional stint with the Houston Rockets. Melo is averaging 15.9 points and 5.6 rebounds with the Portland Trail Blazers, something that Carter views as confirmation that he still has the chops to play in the […]

It’s always a great idea to tune out negativity and think of positive thoughts. Most players do this by avoiding specific writers or analysts known to deliver hot takes or overtly-critical comments intended to stir the pot. But for Portland Trail Blazers swingman Carmelo Anthony, he started ignoring the press as early as his trade […]

Earlier this month, 20-year NBA veteran Pau Gasol announced that he would be leaving the Portland Trailblazers in order to prioritize his rehabilitation from an injury he suffered earlier in the year. Gasol underwent surgery for the injury in May but after assessment, realized the injury would take longer to heal than originally thought. Gasol […]

Kevin Love would prefer the Cleveland Cavaliers to trade him to the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Love’s name is once again being brought up in trade rumors, as ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported last week that the Cavs are “expressing a willingness to listen to offers” for Love. Love would […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony will take the floor Tuesday night versus the New York Knicks, a franchise he led for seven seasons. Ahead of tip-off, Anthony was reflective on the journey he has taken to get back into the league for another matchup against his former team: “It’s a big deal [playing the […]

Looking for a job before the season stared, Carmelo Anthony met with the Los Angeles Clippers in person, according to Ian Begley of SNY. Doc Rivers and the Clippers, who acquired Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in the offseason, showed some level of interest in Anthony but didn’t pull the trigger: Anthony, per SNY sources, also met in […]

Ahead of Tuesday’s matchup between the New York Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers, current Knicks forward Marcus Morris had some lofty praise to heap in the direction of former Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony. Via Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News: “No disrespect to nobody, but there are guys in this league that can’t […]

Four-time All-Star Damian Lillard spelled out his devotion to the city of Portland and the Blazers organization in a recently-penned essay for The Players’ Tribune, titled Loyalty Over Everything. Unlike a lot of NBA players, Lillard has spent his entire career with one team. The Blazers selected the former Weber State standout with the No. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to pursue Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari, despite the recent signing of Carmelo Anthony last month, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. Gallo was the second-best option available at power forward after Kevin Love, who recently became available in talks after the Cleveland Cavaliers decided to “listen” […]

The Denver Nuggets and the Phoenix Suns could rival the Portland Trail Blazers, should they decide to kickstart the Kevin Love sweepstakes as the trade deadline approaches, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. The Blazers have been linked to the Lake Oswego native for quite a while now, and the Cleveland Cavaliers’ recent willingness […]

Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love would very well be on the move sooner rather than later. With the rumor mill churning more and more each day as the Cavs move further and further out of contention, all signs and reports continue to point toward a trade highlighted by Love. Not only that, but former […]

Mario Hezonja signed with the Portland Trail Blazers this offseason after being rebuffed by the New York Knicks following a one-season stint with them. Now, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post, Hezonja would have been open to returning to the Knicks had they called him in the offseason and expressed their interest […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony is cognizant of how NBA stars have passed over the New York Knicks as a potential destination. This was something he didn’t do when the city clamored to have him as he looked to move on from the Denver Nuggets. While recent free-agent stars stars like Kyrie Irving and […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Carmelo Anthony warned Chris Paul to keep his eyes peeled for the Houston Rockets management after he was ousted and exiled by the front office after only 10 games, a move that blindsided him and the rest of the team. Fast forward a few months down the road and Paul was […]

Carmelo Anthony has yet to have a conversation with anyone in the Houston Rockets but claims he’s not bitter at the situation anymore after getting another shot at NBA life with the Portland Trail Blazers. Yet the perennial scoring machine hopes he would have some explanation for why his stint in Clutch City ended after […]

Carmelo Anthony wasn’t taken by surprise when he first heard his former teammate Chris Paul was traded by the Houston Rockets and reportedly blindsided by the move. A little bit more than a year ago, it was Anthony getting the boot from the Rockets, exiled into limbo 10 games into the 2018-19 season, as he […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Chris Paul is not shy about pointing out an opposing team’s violation during a game. However, it seems that he doesn’t like it when he’s the one getting called for it. The Thunder were whistled for a delay of game infraction during the second quarter of their game against the Portland […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony faced each other for the 34th time in their NBA careers on Friday. James and the Lakers defeated Melo and the Blazers. LeBron is now 20-14 against his best friend in the NBA. After the game, James said it’s “always special” to […]

The Portland Trail Blazers amended the contract of Carmelo Anthony on Thursday so it becomes fully guaranteed immediately. Blazers head coach Terry Stotts says Anthony is “here to stay” and has shown that he’s still an NBA-caliber player after being out of the league for more than a year. Blazers coach Terry Stotts on Melo getting deal […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Rodney Hood tore his left Achilles tendon on Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The players on the team were visibly upset when talking to reporters after the game, as Hood is one of the most popular players on the Blazers and a gifted scorer. Via Jason Quick of The Athletic: […]

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts was ejected for the first time since taking the team’s coaching gig on Friday night, as he was tossed in the third quarter of his team’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. After the game, Blazers star guard Damian Lillard said that Stotts’ ejection was “very necessary,” according […]

Carmelo Anthony has made a triumphant return to the NBA after more than a year away from the game. He’s playing great as a third option for the Portland Trail Blazers, and his return has him placed in the history books. In their game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Melo moved up on the all-time […]

Terry Stotts, the long-time head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, isn’t usually one who will blow his top in a basketball game. However, he lost his cool as he got ejected for the first time in his tenure as Portland coach during a blowout defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers. NBC Sports Northwest showed […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are enjoying a dominant game over the Portland Trail Blazers thanks to the leadership and heroics of LeBron James. The King continues to amaze everyone with his incredible performances in spite of being in the league for 17 years now. Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts is one of the people […]

The Portland Trail Blazers has confirmed that Rodney Hood suffered a torn left Achilles tendon. MRI confirms Rodney Hood has a torn left Achilles tendon. We love you, Rodney ❤️ — Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) December 7, 2019 Hood sustained the injury late in the first quarter of the Blazers’ game against the Los Angeles […]

After missing 66 games last year with a foot injury, Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Kevin Love is having a solid bounce-back year in his 12th NBA season. With the Cavs currently sitting in 13th place in the Eastern Conference with a 5-16 record, it seems like Love’s talents would best be used somewhere else. With […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Rodney Hood went down with a non-contact injury in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers. He had to be helped off the court with his teammates’ assistance. Rodney Hood goes down with a non-contact injury 😬Prayers up for Rondey 🙌 pic.twitter.com/ssemjjISWA — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 7, 2019 According to […]

The Portland Trail Blazers amended the contract of Carmelo Anthony on Thursday so it becomes fully guaranteed immediately. Blazers head coach Terry Stotts says Anthony has “been a breath of fresh air for us.” “Melo’s been terrific for us,” Stotts said, via ESPN. “He’s enjoying the experience. He’s been a breath of fresh air for […]

Following two failed stints since being traded by the New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony has finally found a true home and a renewed sense of joy for the game upon signing with the Portland Trail Blazers in November. Melo admits it’s been a tough year away from basketball, but after finding inner peace with his […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will amend the contract of Carmelo Anthony so it becomes fully guaranteed immediately. The Blazers had until early January to fully guarantee Anthony’s contract. Anthony had signed a non-guaranteed deal, but he’s played well after a full year in NBA exile. Bobby Marks of ESPN tweeted out how much Melo’s guaranteed […]

Ever wondered what Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James respects most about his pal Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony? His “resiliency.” “His resiliency. Just resilient,” James told The Athletic. “He don’t let nothing stop him, he don’t care what nobody say, he do him, then he believes in his journey. And he ain’t gonna […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are amending Carmelo Anthony’s contract to be fully guaranteed for the remainder of the 2019-20 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. While the Blazers had until early January to fully guaranteed the deal, the team made the decision to go ahead and make the move. Portland had until early January to […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony says Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James “will do a lot” once his Hall of Fame career is over. Anthony says he can’t get into details about what LeBron is going to do, only saying that the Lakers star is a “very strategic person.” James adds that he, Anthony, […]