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• Trail Blazers Notes: Simons, Henderson, Reath, Bench, Grant
Anfernee Simons has become the Trail Blazers‘ franchise cornerstone, answering a looming question the organization had after trading Damian Lillard in the offseason, Jason Quick of The Athletic writes. The 24-year-old guard is averaging 27.1 points and 5.3 assists while shooting 45.6% from the field, 40.0% from beyond the arc on 9.5 attempts and 92.3% […]...2023
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• Blazers Notes: Team Leader, Ayton, Thybulle, Sharpe, Brogdon
With their long-time leader now in Milwaukee, the Trail Blazers need someone to step up and fill that role, writes Jason Quick of The Athletic. Last week’s trade of Damian Lillard left Portland not only without its top scorer and No. 1 option in crunch time, but also someone who can take control of the […]...2023
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• Latest On Celtics-Trail Blazers Trade
Malcolm Brogdon preferred a fresh start after the Celtics nearly dealt him to the Clippers this summer, The Athletic’s quartet of Shams Charania, Jared Weiss, Jared King and Jason Quick report. However, he did not want to be camp holdout, according to Weiss. A three-way deal involving Kristaps Porzingis fell through due to concerns regarding […]...2023
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• Trail Blazers Notes: Henderson, Injury, K. Johnson, Lillard
Before leaving Friday’s game with a right shoulder injury, Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson showed why he’s considered one of the elite talents in this year’s draft class, writes Jason Quick of The Athletic. In a matchup with Rockets rookie Amen Thompson, Henderson turned in a breathtaking performance with 15 points, six assists and five […]...2023
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• Damian Lillard requesting trade out of Portland, specifically to Miami: Sources
By Shams Charania, William Guillory and Jason Quick Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has requested a trade out of Portland, league sources told The Athletic on Saturday. Here’s what you need to know: The Trail Blazers have been informed that Lillard wants a trade specifically to the Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat, per multiple league sources. The seven-time All-Star is coming off ...2023
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• Damian Lillard Wants Trail Blazers To Target Veteran Help
The Trail Blazers used a 2-15 finish to grab the fifth-best odds in next month’s lottery, but that doesn’t mean the team will try to rebuild through the draft, writes Jason Quick of The Athletic. Franchise cornerstone Damian Lillard made that clear after Sunday’s 56-point loss to the Warriors in the season finale. This marks […]...2023
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• Trail Blazers Notes: Henderson, Injury, K. Johnson, Lillard
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• Failed physical could scuttle Gary Payton II deal

Portland lured Payton away from Golden State with a three-year deal for $28 million. He had abdominal surgery in July, and didn't make his debut until Jan. 12. But according to Jason Quick of The Athletic, Portland traded Payton because "he indicated he didn’t want to be in Portland and was ecstatic to return to Golden State," presumably when his old team visited Portland the night before the dead...2023
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• Blazers star CJ McCollum takes big step in recovery from foot injury, set to be re-evaluated
The Portland Trail Blazers have been without CJ McCollum for an extended period of time, but he’s making significant progress toward his return. While the Blazers continue to survive without him, McCollum is out of his walking boot and is set to be re-evaluated on Tuesday, per Jason Quick of The Athletic. CJ McCollum says […] The post Blazers star CJ McCollum takes big step in recovery...2021
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• Still no target date for Jusuf Nurkic’s return to Trail Blazers
With just 22 games left in the Trail Blazers‘ season, center Jusuf Nurkic remains unsure when he might be ready to return to action, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic. “It’s hard to give hope because there is no dates (for my return), so it’s hard to talk about anything,” Nurkic said. “I have no dates, so all the rumors, they don’t make sense. People are going to say (he’s coming back) toda...2020
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• Damian Lillard remains loyal despite rough Blazers season
Damian Lillard remains committed to the Trail Blazers regardless of what they do before the trade deadline, Jason Quick of The Athletic reports. Lillard signed a four-year, $196M super-max extension last summer and isn’t having second thoughts about it despite Portland’s tough season. The Blazers have been hit hard by injuries and Lillard doesn’t see a big trade changing the team’s fortunes this s...2020
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• Trail Blazers big man Zach Collins on track to return in March from shoulder injury
Trail Blazers big man Zach Collins remains on track to return in March after undergoing shoulder surgery, reports Jason Quick of The Athletic. Collins sustained a left shoulder dislocation and had the surgery performed in early November. “That’s definitely my goal,” Collins said of returning in March. “We will be in the playoff race and I’ll be able to come back and make a really good push. "And...2020
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• Jusuf Nurkic progressing in recovery from broken leg, feels 'hungry'
Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic tells Jason Quick of The Athletic he is about 60% recovered from a compound fracture of his left leg that he suffered in March. A report earlier this week suggested Nurkic could return sometime around the All-Star game in mid-February. Whenever it happens, Nurkic, who went through an on-court workout with assistant coaches today, can’t wait to start playing again....2019
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• Damian Lillard preparing as if C.J. McCollum will miss rest of regular season
After suffering a left knee injury over the weekend, C.J. McCollum is expected to be re-evaluated this Saturday. However, Damian Lillard told reporters Monday night that he’s not necessarily counting on his backcourt mate to be back anytime soon. As Jason Quick of The Athletic relays (via Twitter), Lillard wants McCollum to get back to 100% before he returns and is mentally preparing for him to mi...2019
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• Northwest notes: Damian Lillard banged up; Paul George in shooting slump
Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard missed Thursday’s game against Houston due to a sprained ankle, but he’s “feeling better,” head coach Terry Stotts said last night (Twitter link via ESPN’s Tim MacMahon).After Stotts indicated that Lillard should be back sometime before the end of the season, the point guard himself told Jason Quick of NBC Sports Northwest (Twitter link) that he hopes to return on...2018
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• Damian Lillard injures left ankle
Damian Lillard rolled his left ankle during the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers’ loss to the Mavericks on Tuesday night, and while he was able to finish the game, Portland’s star point guard said the ankle became more painful and more swollen later in the night, per Jason Quick of NBC Sports Northwest. According to Quick, Lillard had to be transported from the locker room to the team bus on a ...2018
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• LaMarcus Aldridge or Marc Gasol: Which Star Should NY Knicks Covet More?
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"Anthony’s Blazers host James’ Lakers on Friday night in Portland, and ahead of the showdown between them, Bill Oram and Jason Quick of The Athletic separately sat down with the two superstars to discuss their longtime bond."

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"Lillard had initially said on Monday that he planned to play in tonight’s game against the Cavaliers in Cleveland (Twitter link via Jason Quick of NBC Sports Northwest)."

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"As Jason Quick of the Oregonian noted, Lillard's new deal would easily be the richest in franchise history, moving ahead of the $84 million pact Zach Randolph signed in 2004."

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"In his own words, courtesy of The Oregonian’s Jason Quick, Leonard addressed his shortcomings in certain areas: There was no point in trying to impress people in something that I was not that great at."

• Trail Blazers Notes: Henderson, Injury, K. Johnson, Lillard
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• Damian Lillard Wants Trail Blazers To Target Veteran Help
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• Northwest Notes: Reddish, Thybulle, Thunder, Booth, Cancar
After failing to establish themselves as long-term cornerstones in New York (and Atlanta) and Philadelphia, respectively, fourth-year forwards Cam Reddish and Matisse Thybulle are welcoming the opportunity to prove their worth in Portland, where they’ve immediately been inserted into the Trail Blazers‘ starting five. As Jason Quick of The Athletic writes, Reddish shed tears when [̷...2023
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• Failed physical could scuttle Gary Payton II deal
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• Jerami Grant Confirms Blazers Offered Four-Year Extension
Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant confirmed on Monday that the team has offered him a four-year, $112MM+ contract extension, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic (Twitter link). Grant said he’ll likely wait until sometime in the spring to make a decision on the offer. “I’m kind of focused on the season at hand right […]...2023
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• West Notes: Blazers, Jerami Grant, Nuggets, Bones Hyland, Suns
Trail Blazers Forward Jerami Grant said the Blazers have offered a four-year contract extension, but that he may wait until the spring to make a decision, per Jason Quick of The Athletic. “I’m kind of focused on the season at hand right now,” Grant told Quick. “Probably will wait until after the season and talk to (general […] The post West Notes: Blazers, Jerami Grant, Nuggets, Bo...2023
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• CJ McCollum trades the Portland Trail Blazers are turning down
Rather than trade unsatisfied superstar Damian Lillard, the Portland Trail Blazers are looking to upgrade their roster. One possible route for doing that would be to trade guard C.J. McCollum. According to The Athletic’s Jason Quick, Portland general manager Neil Olshey has already turned down a handful of offers for McCollum. The 29-year old — […] The post CJ McCollum trades the Portl...2021
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• Blazers star Damian Lillard’s blunt response to questions about his future amid trade rumors
There are plenty of questions and rumors surrounding Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard after another first-round exit. Blazers general manager Neil Olshey’s strange press conference on Monday didn’t help matters and only added more fuel to the fire of speculation. The Athletic’s Jason Quick decided to ask Lillard some of these questions: So on […] The post Blazers ...2021
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• Gary Trent Jr. Plans to Test Restricted Free Agency Next Offseason
After a breakout second season in the NBA, Gary Trent Jr. is taking a bet on himself. According to Jason Quick of The Athletic, Trent Jr. plans on playing out the upcoming season and becoming a restricted free agent rather than negotiating a contract extension with the Portland Trail Blazers. Just 21 years old, he […] The post Gary Trent Jr. Plans to Test Restricted Free Agency Next Offseas...2020
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• Gary Trent Jr. turns down Blazers extension offer, intends to be restricted free agent
Gary Trent Jr. believes he can fetch more money on the open market. Jason Quick of The Athletic reported Trent will play out the 2020-21 season and enter restricted free agency, rather than signing an extension with the Portland Trail Blazers. Gary Trent Jr. says he intends to play the season out and become a […] The post Gary Trent Jr. turns down Blazers extension offer, intends to be restr...2020
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• Trail Blazers Notes: Simons, Henderson, Reath, Bench, Grant
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• Trail Blazers Notes: Henderson, Injury, K. Johnson, Lillard
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• Damian Lillard requesting trade out of Portland, specifically to Miami: Sources
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• Jusuf Nurkic has returned to full practice for Blazers
A fringe playoff spot is still very attainable for the Portland Trail Blazers, and they may be receiving a welcome lift at some point as well. Blazers star Damian Lillard said on Wednesday that injured center Jusuf Nurkic has returned to full practice, per Jason Quick of The Athletic. Nurkic, who averaged 15.6 points and 10.4 rebounds per game for Portland last season, suffered a gruesome broken l...2020
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• LaMarcus Aldridge considers eventual return to Portland
A thawing in the once-frosty relationship between Damian Lillard and LaMarcus Aldridge could lead to Aldridge eventually returning to the Trail Blazers, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic. Aldridge, who spent his first nine seasons in Portland, remains second on the team’s career scoring list, with Lillard likely to pass him soon. They had a strained relationship during their three years as ...2019
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• Trail Blazers take unorthodox approach to evaluating players pre-draft
The Trail Blazers took an unorthodox approach to the NBA Draft Combine by giving a prominent role to their sports psychologist, writes Jason Quick of NBA Sports Northwest. Dana Sinclair has been working with the team for the past seven years and her role has evolved to coordinating pre-draft intelligence.Players who met with Sinclair received a checklist with character traits and were asked to pic...2018
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• CJ McCollum blasts reporter for poorly-worded tweet
The No. 3 seed Portland Trail Blazers just got swept by the No. 6 Pelicans, and that embarrassing result appears to be taking a toll on the team’s players.CJ McCollum did everything he could in his power to attempt to prevent that from happening, with 38 points on 15-of-22 shooting in the 131-123 loss.Unfortunately for McCollum, he and his teammates just had no answer for Anthony Davis and Jrue Ho...2018
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• Damian Lillard seen limping after spraining ankle
Damian Lillard was seen limping after the Portland Trail Blazers’ 115-109 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night due to a sprained ankle.Lillard scored 29 points and played the entire game in the defeat. NBC Sports Northwest’s Jason Quick said that Lillard had his ankle examined after the game and that the point guard was limping. Lillard said he would be “smart” about managing the injury s...2018
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• Damian Lillard to miss Blazers game for birth of son
Damian Lillard will not be playing for the Portland Trail Blazers in their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The star guard has a family matter to attend.Lillard flew home to Portland from New Orleans after scoring 41 in the Blazers’ 107-103 win over the Pelicans. He is going home to attend the birth of his son — Damian Jr, NBC Sports’ Jason Quick reports.The 27-year-old point...2018
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• Evan Turner to those saying he is overpaid: ‘Kiss my a–’
Evan Turner knows of a place where you can direct all of your complaints about his contract.In an interview with NBC Sports Northwest’s Jason Quick that ran on Sunday, the Portland Trail Blazers swingman fired back at those labeling him overpaid.“First off, let me say one thing: Everything I have done, I have earned,” said Turner. “My contract – that’s my bread, and I earned my bread. So, kiss my ...2018
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• Jusuf Nurkic has returned to full practice for Blazers
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• Damian Lillard to miss Blazers game for birth of son
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• Cavaliers vs Trail Blazers: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2017 Regular Season
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• Wednesday NBA Roundup: Anthony Davis Wins Battle, but War with KAT Will Come
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• Clippers vs Trail Blazers: Game 4 Score, Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• Damian Lillard vs. Nets: Stats, Highlights and Twitter Reaction
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• Monday NBA Roundup: Warriors Put Woes Behind Them, Return to True Dubs Form
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• Mavs Look to Survive Another Incomplete Offseason After DeAndre Jordan Reversal
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• NBA Free Agency 2015: Start Date, Rumors, Early Predictions for Top Free Agents
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• Damian Lillard Is NBA's Next Rising Star Who Must Rebuild Reputation on Defense
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• Is Damian Lillard Ready to Be Portland Trail Blazers' Franchise Centerpiece?
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• This Is When the NBA Finds Out About the Real Damian Lillard
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• LaMarcus Aldridge to Spurs: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Damian Lillard requesting trade out of Portland, specifically to Miami: Sources
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• Carmelo Anthony praying to return to Blazers next season
Carmelo Anthony and the Portland Trail Blazers were just eliminated in five games by the Los Angeles Lakers, but Melo is already thinking about next season. Anthony found a comfort level in Portland after his NBA exile, and he’s praying that the Blazers will have him back. Via Jason Quick of The Athletic: “I pray […] The post Carmelo Anthony praying to return to Blazers next season appeared ...2020
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• Meyers Leonard Re-Signs with Trail Blazers: Latest Contract Details, Reaction
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• LaMarcus Aldridge: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation Surrounding Star PF
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• Trail Blazers' Ceiling Is High Despite Series Loss to Warriors
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• NBA Free Agency 2015: Start Date, Rumors, Early Predictions for Top Free Agents
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• Portland Trail Blazers Must Go All-out to Keep LaMarcus Aldridge in Free Agency
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• LaMarcus Aldridge or Marc Gasol: Which Star Should NY Knicks Covet More?
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• All Is Not Lost for Portland Trail Blazers After Late-Season Skid
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• How the Portland Trail Blazers Can Go from Very Good to Finally Great
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• Can Portland Trail Blazers Stay Elite Without Injured LaMarcus Aldridge?
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• Portland Trail Blazers' Most Startling Statistics of 2014-15 Season So Far
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• Trail Blazers Notes: Henderson, Injury, K. Johnson, Lillard
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• Damian Lillard Wants Trail Blazers To Target Veteran Help
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• Blazers’ Billups Has Support Of Front Office, Players
Unless they turn things around quickly and drastically, the Trail Blazers will miss the playoffs and the play-in tournament for a second consecutive year since hiring Chauncey Billups as their head coach. However, a high-ranking source within the organization tells Jason Quick of The Athletic that the idea of firing Billups “hasn’t even crossed our […]...2023
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• Northwest Notes: Reddish, Thybulle, Thunder, Booth, Cancar
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• Chauncey Billups’ Jusuf Nurkic plan will please Blazers star Damian Lillard
The Portland Trail Blazers didn’t make a lot of changes this offseason to really boost their title chances with Damian Lillard, but new head coach Chauncey Billups remains confident about their odds. After all, they have a slew of players like Jusuf Nurkic whom Billups believes can elevate their games. As Jason Quick of The […] The post Chauncey Billups’ Jusuf Nurkic plan will pl...2021
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• Boston a surprise player in CJ McCollum trade sweepstakes
The Boston Celtics already have a pair of star wing players in Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, but they might still go after Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum. Jason Quick of The Athletic reported the Celtics could express interest in the Blazers 2-guard, adding Marcus Smart could make sense as a starting point to […] The post Boston a surprise player in CJ McCollum trade sweepstakes ap...2021
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• Damian Lillard gets real on Blazers coaching situation
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is not backing down from comments he made about the state of the organization and a potential head coaching change. He understands basketball is a business. Lillard previously spoke to Jason Quick of The Athletic regarding a potential organizational shakeup should the Blazers fail to make a deep playoff […] The post Damian Lillard gets real on Blaze...2021
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• Damian Lillard warned Russell Westbrook about meeting in playoffs
There certainly is no love lost between Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook amid a round of on-court trash-talking between the two superstars a few weeks back. Lillard recently revealed another detail concerning the words exchanged between himself and the Houston Rockets star, and it involved a potential showdown in the postseason. The Portland Trail Blazers (20-27) currently are on the outside l...2020
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• Jusuf Nurkic has returned to full practice for Blazers
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• Trail Blazers big man Zach Collins on track to return in March from shoulder injury
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• Blazers star Damian Lillard’s blunt response to questions about his future amid trade rumors
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• Fred Hoiberg might struggle to find another NBA job
While Fred Hoiberg would prefer to continue coaching at the NBA level, Marc Stein of The New York Times believes league-wide interest in the former Chicago head coach will be limited. Stein suggests that the Timberwolves – and owner Glen Taylor – are fond of Hoiberg, but they’re “the only known team to rate Hoiberg so highly.” It’s possible that Minnesota could move on from Tom Thibodeau at season...2018
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• Damian Lillard: 'I love where I am'
In the wake of a few cryptic tweets sent from his Twitter account and another round of speculation that the Lakers may want to acquire him, Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard set the record straight during a conversation with reporters on Sunday. As Jason Quick of NBC Sports Northwest writes, Lillard dismissed the idea that he’s dissatisfied in Portland or that he wants to play elsewhere.“I’m strai...2018
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• NBA Free Agents 2016: Rumors and Predictions for Top Remaining Players on Market
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• NBA Free Agents 2016: Rumors and Predictions for Best Players Still Available
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• Lakers Rumors: Russell Westbrook Trade Talk, Nick Young Buzz and More
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• NBA Rumors: Latest Trade Buzz on Russell Westbrook and More Possible Deals
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• NBA Rumors: Latest on Potential Andrew Bogut Trade, Ryan Anderson and More
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• Clippers vs Trail Blazers: Game 4 Score, Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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