Tag: Portland Trail Blazers
Damian Lillard on being shut down: “I wouldn’t say it’s my decision at all”
Although the Trail Blazers initially denied that they would shut down Damian Lillard for the season, eventually that is exactly what happened. The superstar point...
Matt Barnes wants Damian Lillard to leave Portland
Damian Lillard has completed his 11th year in Portland after he was shut down for this season by the Trail Blazers. The 32-year-old superstar point...
Blazers’ Justise Winslow underwent surgery, set to be prepared in 23-24
Portland Trail Blazers forward Justise Winslow underwent a successful procedure to address joint stability in his left ankle. Per reports, he will be out...
ICYMI: Blazers shut down Damian Lillard for remainder of 22-23
After days of swirling speculations, the Portland Trail Blazers are finally shutting down Damian Lillard for the remainder of the 2022-23 season, via Chris...
Willie Green says Brandon Ingram is playing like ‘a top-tier player in the NBA’
Following Monday’s 124-90 road win vs. the Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green spoke about Brandon Ingram’s recent hot streak...
Chauncey Billups denies shutting down Damian Lillard, Jerami Grant, others
It has been reported that the Trail Blazers are seriously considering shutting down Damian Lillard for this season as the team is unlikely to...
Gary Payton II set to make season debut for Dubs on Sunday vs Wolves
Gary Payton II is set to play for Golden State Warriors against the Minnesota Timberwolves this Sunday, per Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes. This will...
Blazers ‘seriously considering’ a Damian Lillard shut down for remainder of 22-23
The Portland Trail Blazers are "seriously considering" shutting down centerpiece Damian Lillard for the rest of the 2022-23 season, sources told Shams Charania of...
Damian Lillard not liking a potential rebuild route for Blazers
Damian Lillard remains unmoved in his notion that the Portland Trail Blazers are still capable to contend despite lack of success from the recent...
Damian Lillard defends Chauncey Billups
The Trail Blazers are dangerously close to missing the postseason for the second straight season. It is also the second year when Chauncey Billups...
Damian Lillard delivers never-say-die words in light of Blazers’ ongoing slide
Unshakened of the agonizing defeats and uncertainty of their season, the loyal, franchise hero in Damian Lillard remains bold in his intent to continue...
Justise Winslow to be re-evaluated in weeks on ankle procedure recovery
Portland Trail Blazers wing Justise Winslow underwent a bone marrow aspirate concentrate procedure this March. Per team release, he'll be re-evaluated in the following...
Damian Lillard went ranting against NBA’s current ring-chasing culture
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard doesn't get the obsession of current NBA players about winning a championship ring. Joining in J.J. Reddick's Old Man...
Cam Reddish says Knicks benched him because of favoritism and politics
Before getting traded to the Trail Blazers, Cam Reddish played only 20 games for the Knicks this season averaging 8.4 points in 21.9 minutes...
Joel Embiid on game-winning fadeaway to lift 76ers in comeback vs Blazers
A wild, victorious night in downtown Philly marks another solid evidence of Joel Embiid's MVP case this season. "M-V-P! M-V-P! M-V-P!" With 7.2 seconds remaining in...
Matisse Thybulle talks about playing for Trail Blazers compared to 76ers
After spending three and a half years with the 76ers, Matisse Thybulle was traded to the Trail Blazer before this year's trade deadline. The 26-year-old...
Matisse Thybulle expected to remain in Portland – report
Upon trading for him right at this season's trade deadline, the Portland Trail Blazers intend to extend their ties with Matisse Thybulle. Per Keith Pompey...
Blazers’ Ibou Badji out 8 weeks upon knee surgery
Portland Trail Blazers two-way big man Ibou Badji underwent left knee surgery on Monday. He will be out for eight weeks, per Blazers' release. Portland...
