A little over a month ago, Blazers superstar Damian Lillard underwent abdominal surgery. And while its not clear when the six-time All-Star will return to the floor, he seems to be progressing well. “Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has progressed through the initial phase of rehabilitation from abdominal surgery without setback,” Portland said via a […]
Read MoreCharles Barkley Suggests Significant NBA Trade: Fans React
With several significant injuries and a recent trade deal that saw multiple key players leave the organization, the Portland Trail Blazers looked like a rebuilding team in last night’s nationally-televised matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Following the 132-95 blowout loss in Portland, the NBA on TNT crew discussed what should come next for the Blazers […]
Read MoreCharles Barkley Is Calling For 1 Major NBA Trade
There were a couple of blowouts in the NBA on Thursday night. But one of those blowouts has NBA analyst Charles Barkley calling for one team to made a big trade. During the NBA on TNT broadcast, Shaquille O’Neal reflected on how poorly the Portland Trail Blazers were performing against the Golden State Warriors. When […]
Read More3 NBA Teams That Could Trade For Zion Williamson
Zion Williamson was supposed to be the face of the franchise for the New Orleans Pelicans. Unfortunately, he hasn’t been on the court to warrant that title. To make matters worse, Williamson’s recent actions have really bothered people around the league. His former teammate, JJ Redick, put him on blast while on ESPN’s First Take. “This […]
Read More3 NBA Stars Being Monitored For Possible Trade Demands
NBA executives are reportedly waiting for the next “disenchanted” star to want out of their current team in the age of player empowerment. Per basketball analyst Howard Beck, there’s now “speculation focused on Zion Williamson in New Orleans, Damian Lillard in Portland and Donovan Mitchell in Utah.” Superstar empowerment is disrupting the NBA—and not entirely […]
Read MoreJazz, Spurs, Blazers Agree To Big 3-Team Trade
The NBA trade deadline is 24 hours away, so expect the moves to continue rolling in. Three Western Conference teams just agreed to a sizable deal. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Utah Jazz are acquiring Nickeil Alexander-Walker from the Portland Trail Blazers and Juancho Hernangomez from the San Antonio Spurs. Portland, meanwhile, will receiver […]
Read MoreDamian Lillard Posts Heartfelt Reaction To C.J. McCollum Trade
For nearly a decade, Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum teamed up with the Portland Trail Blazers. Some years, they were one of the best backcourts in the NBA. On Tuesday, their time together came to a close when McCollum was sent to New Orleans as part of a blockbuster trade with the Pelicans. Portland also […]
Read MoreTrail Blazers Reportedly Release Former No. 4 Overall Pick
The Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly waiving veteran center Cody Zeller, per NBA insider Jason Quick of The Athletic. The team needed to release one player to free up a roster spot after today’s blockbuster trade with the New Orleans Pelicans — and the 9th-year big man’s recent injury status made him a prime target for […]
Read MoreNBA Fans React To Blazers’ Plan For Damian Lillard
Earlier this Tuesday, the Portland Trail Blazers agreed to a deal that’ll send CJ McCollum to the New Orleans Pelicans. That move sparked a lot of speculation about Damian Lillard’s future. On paper, the Trail Blazers don’t have a lot of talent surrounding Lillard. However, the team isn’t ready to enter a rebuild just yet. […]
Read MoreReport: Blazers’ Plan For Damian Lillard Revealed
Each and every year, the Portland Trail Blazers come up with some kind of plan to shape a championship roster around Damian Lillard. It’s usually all talk, no action. That could change this offseason. The Trail Blazers traded CJ McCollum to the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. They received a few so-so players in return […]
Read MoreNBA Fans React To Blazers, Pelicans Blockbuster Trade
It’s a fire sale in Portland. On Tuesday, a Woj bomb dropped that the Blazers are sending CJ McCollum, Larry Nance Jr. and Tony Snell to New Orleans. The move comes after the Trailblazers shipped Norman Powell to the Clippers for a three-player return. Portland and New Orleans have agreed upon a trade — CJ […]
Read MoreDamian Lillard Speculation Growing Following Tuesday’s Trade
The time has come for Damian Lillard to demand a trade and get out of Portland as soon as possible. The Trail Blazers are currently in the midst of finalizing a blockbuster trade that’ll send Dame’s No. 1 sidekick, CJ McCollum, to the Pelicans for – wait for it – a package centered around Josh […]
Read MoreBreaking: Blazers, Pelicans Reportedly Finalizing Blockbuster Trade
The Portland Trail Blazers have long refused to part ways with their star-studded duo of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. But in the midst of a disastrous season the organization is now desperate, and the Pelicans are trying to take advantage. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Blazers and Pelicans are discussing a blockbuster trade […]
Read MoreClippers, Trail Blazers Reportedly Agree To 5-Player Trade
The Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a big trade involving a lot of players. But none of the big names you’re probably thinking of are being moved. According to ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Clippers are sending trading guards Eric Bledsoe and Keon Johnson along with Justise Winslow plus […]
Read MoreBlazers Reportedly Get More Significant Injury News
Few teams in the NBA have dealt with more injuries than the Portland Trail Blazers so far this season. Unfortunately, the news isn’t getting any better for a team fighting to keep is playoff hopes alive. On Thursday afternoon, the team learned that one player will be done for the rest of the season. According […]
Read MoreDamian Lillard Shares Encouraging News Following His Surgery
On Wednesday, reports revealed that Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard was planning to undergo surgery on a nagging abdominal injury that’s been plaguing him all year. Now just one day later, that procedure has been successfully completed. Earlier this morning, Lillard underwent a successful surgery with Dr. William C. Meyers in Philadelphia. According to […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To Wednesday’s Damian Lillard News
Portland Trailblazers star Damian Lillard is reportedly mulling over surgery that could sideline him for an extended period of time. Per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, “Damian Lillard is planning to have surgery in the near future to address a lingering abdominal injury.” Adding, “The procedure isn’t expected to be season-ending but that is to be determined.” […]
Read MoreDamian Lillard Reportedly Planning Surgery In Near Future
The Portland Trail Blazers may need to prepare to be without star point guard Damian Lillard for the foreseeable future. According to a Wednesday evening report from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Lillard is planning to undergo surgery in the near future on a lingering abdominal injury. It’s reportedly the same injury that’s bothered the 31-year-old throughout […]
Read MoreNassir Little Responds To Kyrie Irving’s Dirty Play Accusation
Kyrie Irving threw a pretty lofty accusation at Portland Trail Blazers forward Nassir Little on Monday night. During Monday’s Nets-Blazers game, Little dove for a ball which just so happened to trip up Irving in the process. The Nets guard suffered a sprained ankle because of the play. He proceeded to call Little’s actions “unnecessary” […]
Read MoreBlazers Announce Positive News Update For G C.J. McCollum
Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum has not played since December 4 after suffering a collapsed lung. Fortunately, it sounds like he’s going to be back soon. The Blazers announced on Thursday that McCollum’s right lung is fully healed. The nine-year vet underwent a CT scan on Wednesday as part of additional evaluation of his […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To Today’s Scheduling News
The NBA schedule continues to be affected by the most recent wave of positive COVID-19 tests. On Wednesday, the league announced the postponement of two more scheduled contests: Bulls vs. Raptors and Nets vs. Trail Blazers. Chicago and Toronto were scheduled to play later this evening. Brooklyn and Portland were set to tipoff on Thursday […]
Read MoreThe NBA Has Postponed 2 Wednesday Night Games
On Wednesday, the NBA postponed two more games due to rising COVID-19 numbers. Per The Athletic’s Shams Charania and ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Wednesday night’s Bulls-Raptors and Nets-Trailblazers games have each been pushed back. Sources: The Chicago Bulls-Toronto Raptors game tonight has been postponed. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 22, 2021 League has announced now https://t.co/hOxDc0hZCG […]
Read MoreTrail Blazers Share Encouraging News On CJ McCollum
Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum was ruled out indefinitely last week with pneumothorax – or a collapsed lung – becoming just the latest injured player for the organization to deal with this season. But, just eight days later, the Blazers had some positive news to share. Portland announced on Wednesday that McCollum “continues to […]
Read MoreNBA World Reacts To Friday’s Damian Lillard News
A short while ago the news broke that a multi-team trade involving Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons is in the work. Naturally, fans’ minds immediately went to Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard. But ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski made it clear that Lillard is unlikely to be involved in such a trade. He reported that the […]
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