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Much has been made of Damian Lillard’s desire to win a championship, and whether he can do that playing in Portland. The star guard brushed aside that chatter in pretty brutal fashion when asked about it. Lillard appeared on Draymond …
The Portland Trail Blazers have had one of the best backcourts in the NBA for nearly 10 years, but they are ready to break it up. CJ McCollum is on the verge of being traded to the New Orleans Pelicans for a package that includes Josh Hart and draft …
The Portland Trail Blazers’ decision to trade Norman Powell last week came as a surprise, evidently even to Powell himself. The new LA Clippers swingman opened up to reporters Sunday about being traded by the Blazers. Powell said that he did …
The Portland Trail Blazers made the first significant trade in the leadup to the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. Some around the league reportedly believe they aren’t done, either. Many executives believe the Blazers will trade guard CJ …
The Portland Trail Blazers made a significant trade on Friday, but it is not one that is likely to excite Damian Lillard. The Blazers acquired veteran point guard Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson and a future second-round draft pick in a …
The Portland Trail Blazers have hit some turbulence this season, and it has inevitably led to more rumors about Damian Lillard’s future. It turns out Lillard himself might even be thinking about where he wants to go next. In an episode this …
After nine seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, the sand may be running out in CJ McCollum’s hourglass. Veteran NBA writer Marc Stein said this week on his Substack that there is growing speculation that the Blazers could finally be ready …
It had already been raining for the Portland Trail Blazers, and now it is officially pouring. Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported on Wednesday that Blazers star Damian Lillard is planning to have surgery in the near future to address his lingering …
Damian Lillard is out again due to his abdominal injury, and now there may be some concern about what that means for him moving forward. The Portland Trail Blazers star guard is set to miss his second straight game on Wednesday with the injury. The …
In his first season as head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, the walls may quickly be caving in on Chauncey Billups. Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer said in a recent report that Blazers players are frustrated with Billups’ coaching …
The Portland Trail Blazers have been inconsistent at best this season, and a report on Monday claimed that has already led to tension between first-year head coach Chauncey Billups and some of his players. Damian Lillard issued a strong response to …
The Portland Trail Blazers have not won an NBA title since 1977, so their next move could be to bring in somebody with championship pedigree. Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported on Friday that two names are circulating as potential longterm …
The Portland Trail Blazers have undergone some major changes in their front office recently, and the latest was firing longtime general manager Neil Olshey. The Blazers announced on Friday that Olshey has been fired following an investigation …
Basketball fans on Friday learned that Chris McGowan had resigned as the president of the Portland Trail Blazers. Many people instantly wondered whether McGowan’s resignation was related to the investigation into the workplace environment …
Danny Ainge has only been retired from the front office game for a few months, but he could pull a Brett Favre if one particular opportunity arises. SI’s Howard Beck said this week on “The Crossover NBA Show” that Ainge may be a …
Damian Lillard recently reassured Portland Trail Blazers fans that he has given no thought to requesting a trade. He has, however, spoken openly about wanting the team to improve the roster around him, and the star point guard apparently has a plan …
