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Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard had high praise for Carmelo Anthony’s breakout performance in Monday night’s 117-94 win over the Chicago Bulls. Anthony had been out of the NBA for roughly one year. However, the Blazers decided to sign the former Syracuse standout earlier this month. Portland needed some help at the power forward position, and […]

Carmelo Anthony had easily his best game with his new team on Monday, as he led the Portland Trail Blazers to a blowout victory against the Chicago Bulls, 117-94. Vintage Melo was on full display on the evening, as the 10-time All-Star logged a season-high 25 points (on 10-of-20 shooting), four 3-pointers, eight rebounds, a […]

Monday night’s blowout victory against a hapless Chicago Bulls side was an excellent preview of a best-case scenario in terms of Carmelo Anthony’s fit with the Portland Trail Blazers. The 10-time All-Star was in vintage form, putting up 25 points (on 10-of-20 shooting), four 3-pointers, eight rebounds, two assists, a steal, and two turnovers in […]

Carmelo Anthony endured an odd chain of events in the past two years, first being traded to the Atlanta Hawks after an unsuccessful stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder and then being dealt to the Chicago Bulls after a 10-game cup of tea with the Houston Rockets. Some wondered if the Bulls would make a […]

Despite being pummeled by the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine is still in awe of Carmelo Anthony, calling him ‘one of the best players ever.’ In his fourth game back, Anthony put on a vintage performance with 25 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. He was 10-of-20 from the field, […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony turned back the clock on Monday night, scoring a season-best 25 points, eight rebounds and two assists in 31 minutes to lead his team to a 117-94 win over the Chicago Bulls. Not only did Melo help the struggling Blazers snap an ugly four-game slide, he also passed Alex […]

Carmelo Anthony just led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 117-94 win against the Chicago Bulls. The 10-time All-Star and former NBA scoring champion finished with a season-high 25 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. During the process, he also passed Alex English for 18th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. It was undoubtedly a […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony passed Alex English on the NBA’s all-time scoring list on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. Anthony entered Monday with 25,590 career points, good for 19th place in NBA history. He passed English, who scored 25,613 during his career. Carmelo Anthony has passed Alex English for 18th on the All-Time […]

Carmelo Anthony is trying to rehabilitate his career with the Portland Trail Blazers in his what might be his final season in the NBA. However, he still provides enough flashes that his offseason workout videos continue to intrigue NBA fans and front offices alike. In the Blazers’ Monday night game against the Chicago Bulls, Melo […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are one of the most disappointing teams this season. After reaching the Western Conference Finals during their 2018-19 campaign, they are just 5-13 right now. They are set to face the Chicago Bulls, another cellar-dwelling team on Monday night, and fans are hoping that they will be able to turn things […]

One of the biggest non-NBA storylines during the offseason was the rap battle between Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal and Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard. The two threw diss tracks at each other, dividing fans as to who roasted who. One month after they decided to call it quits, O’Neal reflected on his rap […]

Damian Lillard praised Zach LaVine’s recent game-winner against the Charlotte Hornets, a case of real recognizing real ahead of Monday’s matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Chicago Bulls. In the midst of true havoc in the lane, LaVine found the ball with only seconds left and scooted behind the 3-point line, letting go […]

Hassan Whiteside is expecting to suit up on Monday against the Chicago Bulls after missing the last two games with right hip tendinosis, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic. The Portland Trail Blazers center is averaging a strong 14.9 points and 12.0 rebounds per game this season and his presence on the boards could […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside is probable for Monday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls after missing the two games due to a hip injury, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic: Blazers say Hassan Whiteside (hip) is probable and Gary Trent Jr. (Right hamstring strain) is questionable for Monday’s game at Chicago — Jason […]

The Portland Trail Blazers decided to bring aboard veteran Carmelo Anthony, primarily for his scoring ability. During Saturday’s defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Anthony went for 11 points on 5-for-15 shooting, and he shot 0-for-8 from 3-point range. The majority of those looks were wide open, and Melo knows he missed an opportunity for a […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NBA thus far. Just one year after making to to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2000, the Trail Blazers have slumped to a 5-12 start. Portland currently sits in 14th in the Western Conference after falling to […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were on the doorstep of the NBA Finals last season. They entered the 2019-20 campaign with lofty expectations, yet sit at 5-12 after a disappointing loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. One person not hitting the panic button? Star point guard Damian Lillard, who’s pleading with everybody to “just watch” […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard will play on Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Lillard has missed the last two games due to back spasms. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard — who sat out last two games with back spasms — will return to action […]

Carmelo Anthony and Damian Lillard could take the floor for the first time as teammates on Saturday when the Portland Trail Blazers take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Lillard has missed Anthony’s first two games with the Blazers due to back spasms. The superstar point guard will be a game-time decision on Saturday. If Lillard plays, […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard says he will be a game-time decision for his team’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic. Lillard says his back tightened up during a lifting session on Thursday. “Might be a thing I just have to play through. We’ll see,” […]

The Portland Trail Blazers made a splash when they announced the signing of 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony. For a team that made it to the doorstep of the NBA Finals last season, the addition of Anthony is the equivalent of hoping to catch lightning in a bottle after a 5-11 start to the season. On […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard was unable to play in the past two games, dealing with back spasms, implicitly giving new teammate All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony the green light to start chucking in the former third-overall pick’s first games back after missing a calendar year of basketball. Lillard is expected to return […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard is probable to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday. Lillard has missed the last two games due to back spasms. Blazers announce Damian Lillard (back) is probable for Saturday’s game at Cleveland. Hassan Whiteside (hip) is questionable — Jason Quick (@jwquick) November 22, 2019 The Blazers are […]

Carmelo Anthony had been shunned from returning to the NBA, seemingly in a hole too deep to come back from after the Houston Rockets elected to waive him after 10 games last season. Now that he’s found a home with the Portland Trail Blazers, Melo explained why so many teams with open roster spots and […]

Los Angeles Lakers bench cog Jared Dudley took his share of flak this summer after many media personalities noticed Carmelo Anthony had yet to find a place on an NBA roster. LeBron James had clamored for Melo as a potential help piece in the past, but the Lakers opted to add a veteran spot-up shooter […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo remembers the first time he had to go against Carmelo Anthony. For Melo it was just another day in the office, but the then-New York Knicks star would soon find out the kid from Greece had the right cojones to take him on. Now a member of the Portland Trail Blazers, Melo reminisced […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo still recalls the first time he matched up against Carmelo Anthony. On Thursday night, his Milwaukee Bucks were able to get past the Portland Trail Blazers, Anthony’s new team after a year-long absence from the NBA, but back in Dec. 18, 2013, Antetokounmpo was not The Greek Freak, but a talented player trying […]

Carmelo Anthony showed a little more of his potential to help the Portland Trail Blazers, scoring 18 points in 29 minutes in Thursday’s 137-129 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. CJ McCollum, who led the way with 37 points on the night, argued Melo is still getting his legs under him in his second game after […]

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez is not the most mobile player out there, but he can still alter a lot of shots due to his seven-foot frame. Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony found that out the hard way on Thursday, as he saw his shot attempt swatted by the lumbering big. Seeing Lopez in […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks is the NBA’s reigning MVP, and he continues to put up superlative numbers in the early going of the 2019-20 season. Against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, Antetokounmpo piled up a career-high 15 assists: Giannis dropped a career-high 15 AST against the Trail Blazers 😳 24 PTS […]

Carmelo Anthony, NBA legend and 16-year veteran, now finds himself on his fifth NBA team after signing with the frontcourt-depleted Portland Trail Blazers. Though Melo was inefficient in his first game with Portland (10 points on 14 shot attempts), the Blazers truthfully need his offense – especially with Damian Lillard sitting out the past two […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony is quite pumped up to be back in the NBA after an almost one-year hiatus. His feverish enthusiasm showed in an expletive manner in the Blazers’ game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum on Thursday. Melo secured a good box out against reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will be without center Hassan Whiteside on Thursday when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks. Whiteside is dealing with a right hip injury. Anfernee Simons (ankle) is available, Hassan Whiteside (hip) is out for tonight’s game vs. Bucks. — Casey Holdahl (@CHold) November 21, 2019 In 14 games this season for […]

Carmelo Anthony says his body “feels great” entering his second game with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Blazers take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. They will once again be without superstar point guard Damian Lillard, who is suffering from back spasms, so Melo will likely have a big offensive role again: Carmelo Anthony says […]

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard is hoping to make his return for Saturday’s road game against the Cavs. However, Lillard knows he needs to be cautious: Thread on Damian Lillard back injury: He says he is hopeful to return Saturday at Cleveland. "I would be doing a disservice to my health if I just […]

Pau Gasol is still looking for one last chance to hold onto his NBA dream after being waived by the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. The Spanish international is still recovering from the foot fracture he suffered last season while with the Milwaukee Bucks and has not had any NBA offers thus far, as Barcelona […]

Carmelo Anthony had only a handful of days to prepare himself for his return to the NBA as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers. The team reportedly staged workouts before he made his season debut against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, which his trainer, Alex Bazzell, ensured would put him in the best […]

Contrary to initial reports, don’t expect to see Jusuf Nurkic return for the Portland Trail Blazers any time soon. The 25-year-old Bosnian center made it clear on Wednesday that he still has ways to go before returning to the court after suffering a harrowing injury last March where he sustained a compound fracture of his […]

As of now, the Portland Trail Blazers have no plans to sign a player to replace Pau Gasol, who is being waived, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic. The Blazers will carry 14 players moving forward after signing Carmelo Anthony. Source: For the time being, Blazers will carry 14 players, meaning no signing is […]