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Portland Trail Blazers center Hassan Whiteside believes he will receive a mixed reception when he is announced during his return to Miami on Sunday evening. Whiteside — who rose to prominence during his five-year run with the Heat — said that while some fans are sure to make their displeasure known, he also hopes to […]

Carmelo Anthony is not accustomed to being a fan favorite in road arenas, but that is exactly what he has become since signing with the Portland Trail Blazers earlier this season. Anthony, who was without a team for a year before joining the Blazers in November, is hearing cheers when his name is introduced all […]

Carmelo Anthony is having a very successful run with the Portland Trail Blazers. But before he ultimately signed with the club earlier this season, he had other options. One such possibility was the Washington Wizards, a franchise close to his hometown of Baltimore: “In the midst of everything that was over the past year, it […]

Carmelo Anthony may be a 10-time All-Star, but he’s a human being just like everyone else. While Anthony is currently enjoying success as a Portland Trail Blazers, it wasn’t easy finding a gig. The 35-year-old veteran was a free agent for a over a year before the Blazers gave him an opportunity. In an interview […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are still fighting for their playoff lives. Portland have struggled to establish any sort of momentum whatsoever as they stand at 15-21 and ninth in the Western Conference ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Miami Heat. Carmelo Anthony has provided some offensive firepower since joining the team back in November, but […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are set to face off against the Miami Heat on Sunday, as they travel to South Beach in this inter-conference matchup. For Blazers big man Hassan Whiteside, this will be his first opportunity to play in his former stomping ground following his summer move to Portland. Whiteside opened up about his […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been experiencing one of the worst cases of the injury bug imaginable. Jusuf Nurkic is out for potentially the entire season since his gruesome leg break, Rodney Hood recently tore his left Achilles, Zach Collins still has over a month until he is reevaluated after having shoulder surgery, and Skal […]

The first round of the All-Star votes were released on Thursday and Portland Trail Blazers small forward Carmelo Anthony is eighth among frontcourt players. Anthony, who was out of the NBA for more than a year before the Blazers signed him in November, appreciates the fans who have been voting for him. “My thing is […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard is third among Western Conference guards in All-Star voting. Lillard only trails Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic and Houston Rockets MVP James Harden. The Blazers’ best player admits “it feels good” to be that high in the first round of the All-Star votes: “I’m third? I don’t […]

Carmelo Anthony received a hero’s welcome upon returning to Madison Square Garden to face his former team, the New York Knicks on New Year’s Day. The Portland Trail Blazers forward poured in a season-high 26 points on 11-of-17 shooting, as the road crowd cheered for every bucket their former star got on Wednesday, as the […]

Former NBA player and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes the Portland Trail Blazers lack “togetherness” after watching them suffer a fifth straight loss, this time at the hands of the New York Knicks. The Blazers didn’t just lose, but they were blown out in Carmelo Anthony’s return to Madison Square Garden despite the former […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are highly unlikely to trade shooting guard CJ McCollum, let alone deal him to the Philadelphia 76ers for the newly-signed Al Horford. A recent rumor stated the Sixers were interested in trading for CJ McCollum, and while it was attributed to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, no video or evidence of him saying […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony has made it known he dreams of seeing his No.7 jersey retired by the New York Knicks, and he reiterated that after Wednesday’s loss to the ‘Bockers in Madison Square Garden. Speaking to reporters following their 117-93 defeat to his former team, Anthony admitted that he glanced at the […]

Carmelo Anthony has made a few trips back to Madison Square Garden since being traded by the New York Knicks in 2017, but their New Year’s Day tussle as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers is treated as a special occasion that trumps even his first game back ever. After the game, the 35-year-old […]

Carmelo Anthony has nothing but praises for Mitchell Robinson, who led the New York Knicks to a 24-point blowout of his Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. Robinson put on a big game for the Knicks, scoring a team-high 22 points to go along with eight rebounds to power them to a 117-93 victory over the […]

There was plenty of speculation regarding how Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony would be received in his return to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks. Fans wasted no time in making it clear what they came to see. The Garden showered Anthony with cheers when he was introduced for the […]

There was understandably plenty of hype surrounding the return of Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony to Madison Square Garden to take on his former team in the New York Knicks. Fortunately, he made sure that his homecoming fit the billing with a stellar individual performance. Although the Knicks came out with a convincing 117-93 […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony returns to Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night to face the New York Knicks. Anthony’s impact in New York has been long felt, and with those around the league watching, Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell took to Twitter to attempt to keep the peace with Knicks fans. Melo back […]

The Sixers reportedly have interest in trading for Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum. https://twitter.com/BrianMikeJacobs/status/1212513346668371968?s=20 https://twitter.com/BrianMikeJacobs/status/1212529575399428101?s=20 Since defeating the Milwaukee Bucks on Christmas, the Sixers have lost three straight, losing to the Orlando Magic, Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers. With a record of 23-13, the Sixers are in sixth place in the Eastern Conference […]

New York Knicks point guard Dennis Smith Jr. will miss his third consecutive game on Wednesday when the Knicks host the Portland Trail Blazers. Smith is still dealing with an oblique injury: Dennis Smith Jr. (strained left oblique) is out for tonight’s game against Portland. Reggie Bullock (cervical disc herniation) and Frank Ntilikina (sore groin) […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony hopes the New York Knicks retire his No. 7 jersey one day. Anthony returns to New York to face the Knicks on Wednesday. It will be Anthony’s second game at Madison Square Garden since the Knicks traded him to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the summer of 2017: “Do I think […]

New York Knicks big man Taj Gibson says Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony “should get a standing ovation” from Knicks fans on Wednesday. The Blazers take on the Knicks to begin 2020. It will be Anthony’s second game at Madison Square Garden since the Knicks traded him to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the summer […]

Damian Lillard couldn’t help but to take Monday’s loss to the Phoenix Suns personal after his Portland Trail Blazers squandered a 19-point lead, now losing four straight games. Lillard started the game off hot, hitting his first five shots from deep. His Blazers were right with him, as the jumped to double up the Suns […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. is certainly not earning himself some fans in Oregon after his shenanigans against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on Monday. The 6’8″ lanky swingman first got the ire of the crowd when he shoved Blazers’ superstar Damian Lillard to the ground right before halftime. After torching […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard is usually a cool cat on the court, but he showed some emotion against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on Monday. Dame Dolla came running to an official with two minutes left in the first half after he was pushed to the deck by the Suns forward Kelly […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is set to return against the Portland Trail Blazers after a five-game absence due to a right ankle sprain. Ayton, the first overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, will play just his third game donning the Suns jersey in the 2019-20 season. Deandre Ayton will return tonight from a […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will be without the services of Skal Labissiere for their upcoming five-game road trip, as the Haitian big man is dealing with inflammation in his left knee. MRI scans that were taken on Labissiere’s knee came back “inconclusive,” according to an official report from the team. He’ll miss Monday night’s home […]

After logging a team-high 37 minutes on Saturday in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 128-120 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, LeBron James appears to be on track to play again on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. The Lakers get Dallas on the 2nd night of a b2b Sunday. Their big guns expect to suit up. […]

After a colorful 17-year career in the NBA, two-time All-Star big man Zach Randolph announced his retirement on Friday — something that he made official on Twitter by posting a heart-felt message of thanks to everyone who took part in his journey in the league. One love. 🙏🏿 pic.twitter.com/aZmUTbD2eS — Zach Randolph (@MacBo50) December 28, […]

After not playing in eight of the Sacramento Kings’ last 10 games due to coach’s decision, veteran center Dewayne Dedmon reportedly wants out of Sacramento. Last season, the 7-foot, 245-pound center enjoyed success with the Atlanta Hawks. The Lancaster, California native averaged a career-high 10.8 points and 7.5 rebounds in 25.1 minutes per game. The […]

The NBA’s last two minute officiating report from Thursday says Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert fouled Portland Trail Blazers small forward Carmelo Anthony on his game-tying 3-point shot attempt late in Thursday night’s game. The Blazers lost to the Jazz by a final score of 121-115: NBA L2M from Jazz/Blazers says Rudy Gobert made contact […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James is now listed as questionable for Saturday’s road matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports. The Lakers say LeBron James has a groin contusion and is questionable for Saturday at Portland. Anthony Davis (right knee soreness) is probable. Both will make the trip to […]

LeBron James is expected to travel with the Los Angeles Lakers and is now on track to play on Saturday against the Portland Trail Blazers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. James is said to be feeling fine enough to play after receiving treatment on his injured groin Thursday, having re-aggravated it during the […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell had high praise for the effort that his teammate, Rudy Gobert, put forth in Thursday night’s 121-115 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Mitchell led the Jazz to victory, scoring 28 of his 35 points in the second half alone. However, were it not for the hustling efforts of […]

It was an exciting encounter between the Utah Jazz and the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, with the Jazz emerging with a tightly-contested 121-115 victory against a visiting Blazers side. Following the game, Portland superstar point guard Damian Lillard had some very high praise for his teammate, Hassan Whiteside, labeling him as “the best defensive […]

Even with the win already in the bag, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert simply won’t allow Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers to get an easy basket. The Stifle Tower made his presence felt in the dying seconds of the Jazz’s hosting of the Blazers at the Vivint Smart Home Arena on Wednesday, completely […]

Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell unleashed a spate of moves to shake off  CJ McCollum of the Portland Trail Blazers. Peep the clip below to see how Mitchell got away from McCollum. After a smooth behind-the-back dribble, Mitchell stepped back for the perimeter jump shot. The result? Nothing but net. That's smooth by Donovan Mitchell. […]

Jordan Clarkson is set to make his debut with the Utah Jazz against the Portland Trail Blazers after passing his physical, according to Sarah Todd of the Deseret News, but Donovan Mitchell already has plenty of compliments for the incoming spark plug. Mitchell conceded Clarkson is capable of scoring at three different levels, bound to […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are certainly getting their money’s worth with Carmelo Anthony. The 35-year-old ,10-time All-Star turned good defense into even better offense in an amazing sequence to end the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. With just 2.2 ticks left in the first quarter, Melo successfully stripped the ball away […]