Lakers want to aim for three superstars if they become available The Lakers are still aiming very high in terms of trade targets, no matter how unrealistic those targets may seem. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 17, 2022
Trail Blazers at Rockets: Saturday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info Jalen Green and the #Rockets, who have won five of six at home, host Damian Lillard’s Trail Blazers on Saturday. It should be a huge test for Houston’s recent improvements on defense. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 17, 2022
10 candidates to win the inaugural Jerry West Trophy for the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year Award There are a lot of candidates from a team coached by Mr. Big Shot. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 13, 2022
Redick on Damian Lillard: ‘I Would Say That Guy’s A Champion’ The longtime NBA guard played 26 games against the Trail Blazers star in his career. Sports Illustrated · Dec 13, 2022
Wolves have no answers on defense in 133-112 loss to Trail Blazers PORTLAND, Ore. – The Timberwolves had confidence going into Monday's rematch with Portland that if they could just defend Damian Lillard without fouling, they'd have a good chance of winning. Tribune News Service · Dec 13, 2022
Portland executes down the stretch to beat Timberwolves 124-118 PORTLAND, Ore. — The circumstances coming into Saturday's game against Portland didn't favor the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tribune News Service · Dec 11, 2022
The Trail Blazers and Nuggets combined to give us the most ridiculously absurd shot making sequence we’ll see all season Jamal Murray's game winner against the Trail Blazers capped off the most incredible ending in the NBA so far. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 9, 2022
Jamal Murray’s game-winner over Jerami Grant snaps Nuggets’ three-game losing streak PORTLAND, Ore. – Jamal Murray stepped back like he’d done a thousand times before. And despite a surgically-repaired knee that’s brought its share of frustration, Murray’s muscle memory took over. The Denver Post · Dec 9, 2022
NBA Power Rankings: Zion Williamson and the Pelicans Are on the Rise The surging Pelicans jump a few spots. Plus, the Warriors, Nets, Lakers continue to trend in the right direction. Sports Illustrated · Dec 5, 2022
RJ Barrett’s struggles continue in Knicks’ overtime loss to Trail Blazers NEW YORK — Knicks fans got a deal of extra basketball on Black Friday but their team blew it. Tribune News Service · Nov 26, 2022
The swoon continues. Takeaways from the Hornets’ home loss to the Trail Blazers. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — It had a familiar plot. Tribune News Service · Nov 10, 2022
Following collapse vs Jaguars Damian Lillard says he wouldn’t blame Raiders stars if they left Damian Lillard sounds off after collapse vs Jaguars. Says he wouldn't blame Raiders star players if they wanted out USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 6, 2022
2022-23 NBA MVP Ladder, Vol. 1: Giannis and Luka lead the pack after 2 weeks The top two are obvious, but what about after Giannis and Luka? USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 1, 2022
Takeaways: Anfernee Simons bests Jalen Green as Rockets fall to 1-5 with loss in Portland Anfernee Simons (30 points, 50.0% FG) significantly outplayed Jalen Green (11 points, 21.1% FG) on Friday night as Portland sent Houston to its fifth loss in six games to begin the season. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 29, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 28, 2022 Rockets at Trail Blazers (Oct. 28): Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet Even without superstar guard Damian Lillard (calf strain), the Trail Blazers are still moderate favorites (-4.5) at home over Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr.’s Rockets.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 28, 2022 Rockets at Trail Blazers: Friday’s lineups, injury reports, broadcast and stream info After missing two games due to an illness, second-year center Alperen Sengun is expected to make his return when Houston continues its four-game road trip Friday in Portland.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 27, 2022 NBA’s Early Surprises and Disappointments Plus, the biggest overreactions to the first week of games.
Miami Herald · Oct 27, 2022 Heat rides good work from Butler, Martin, Lowry, others to beat Portland. 5 takeaways Five takeaways from the Heat’s impressive 119-98 win against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night at Moda Center:
Sports Illustrated · Oct 27, 2022 Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard Exits Game vs. Heat With Calf Injury The star point guard came up limping midway through the third quarter after stepping on a defender’s foot.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 26, 2022 The Blazers might be good again, and nobody saw it coming Portland is 4-0, and it all starts with Damian Lillard.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 25, 2022 The Blazers Are Back to Being Fun Armed with talent on either side of the ball and a healthy Damian Lillard, Portland is once again an intriguing team to watch.
The Denver Post · Oct 25, 2022 Anfernee Simons, Blazers throttle Nuggets in stunning fashion Jamal Murray got the first crack at Anfernee Simons and couldn’t contain him. Next it was Aaron Gordon, then Bruce Brown and then Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 23, 2022 Lakers player grades: L.A. falls apart against Trail Blazers The Lakers blew a golden opportunity against the Trail Blazers by blowing what seemed like a safe lead in crunch time.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 23, 2022 Lakers blow late lead, stumble in final seconds vs. Portland to remain winless LOS ANGELES — The Lakers blew an eight-point fourth quarter lead, as Damian Lillard and Jeremi Grant shot the Trail Blazers to a 106-104 win Sunday in Los Angeles.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 23, 2022 Lakers vs. Blazers: Lineups, injuries and broadcast info for Sunday Here's all you need to know ahead of Sunday's Lakers vs. Blazers game.