After a slumber of a skills competition, the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest had some very entertaining moments but had some duds moments as well. The first round of the 2023 3-Point Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend started out with Jayson Tatum getting to 20 points on a lot of wing shots. He struggled on his first
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The Golden State Warriors are working with the league to resolve a trade centered on Gary Payton II that has been put in jeopardy. This weekend, we found out that a trade completed just before the NBA’s trade deadline was in jeopardy because the Trail Blazers did not disclose information about an injury Gary Payton
The Portland Trail Blazers neglect in informing the Golden State Warriors about Gary Payton II’s health status could void the trade. A massive four-team trade is at risk of getting voided according to recent reports. The trade that centered on Gary Payton II going back to the Golden State Warriors is possibly going to be
The Warriors made a deal involving the No. 2 pick from two years ago. Why did they trade James Wiseman and how does this help? According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Golden State Warriors executed two separate trades, involving the Pistons, Hawks and Trail Blazers. Golden State essentially traded James Wiseman, who was the second overall
Jan 28, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) dunks the ball past Toronto Raptors power forward Chris Boucher (25, not pictured) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports Aaron Rodgers rumors: Jets are absolutely going to blow this, aren’t they? by Mark Powell
Dec 18, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (33) dribbles the ball while sitting before warm up before a game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports Tired of puny fake NBA trades that only include a handful of teams at a time? Boy,
From outlier 3-point shooting to the most inexplicable technical foul you’ve ever seen, last night was a weird one around the NBA. There are 1,230 games in an NBA season, stretched out over six months, an enormous canvas on which to paint all sorts of weird and never-seen-before scenes. But sometimes it all seems to
With just three games on the docket in the NBA on Thursday night, the focus turns to the Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat in the early games, and the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers later in the night. Jimmy Butler and Kawhi Leonard’s statuses for tonight’s game are in question, which could make
A career night for Jerami Grant under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden as he goes for 44 points on his way to re-write Portland’s history books. After putting together a positive 3-2 record through their most recent road trip, and after a five-day rest throughout the week, the New York Knicks returned home
Despite optimism about Damian Lillard’s calf injury, an MRI revealed issues that could sideline the Portland Trail Blazers’ star for additional games The Portland Trail Blazers have gotten off to a strong, and perhaps surprising, start to the season. At 10-6, they’re sitting in third place in the uber-competitive Western Conference. This early success has
Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports The 2022 NBA rookie class has been impressive. Two weeks into the season, here are the way-too-early NBA Rookie of the Year rankings. We are now officially two weeks into the NBA season. This year’s rookie class has made a big impact early. Paolo Banchero and Bennedict Mathurin are both averaging
Damian Lillard has been nearly unstoppable but he’s not the only player off to an impressive start in their comeback seasons. One of the most fascinating storylines coming into this season was the abnormally large number of players returning from injuries or other circumstances that caused them to miss all or most of last season.
Are the Portland Trail Blazers primed to bounce back from their 27-55 season? Last season did not go according to plan for the Portland Trail Blazers. Damian Lillard got off to a disappointing start before suffering a season-ending abdominal injury. Lillard was limited to 29 games, and he posted new career lows in field goal
The back-cut is among the simplest but most spectacular plays in basketball. Gary Payton II and Bruce Brown are two of the best practitioners of this art form. There is something aesthetically captivating about the back-cut and the way it unfolds. Time slows for a second. From the bleachers or our couches, we can see
The Portland Trail Blazers won the NBA Summer League championship on Sunday, and players actually received rings. The NBA Summer League has concluded, as all teams got a look at the prospects they selected in the draft, as well as some undrafted free agents. The final game was for the Summer League Championship, with the
The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Denver Nuggets on Monday night. Here is how to watch this Northwest Division rivalry game online. There are nine NBA games on tap for your enjoyment on Monday night. One of those games will be between Northwest Division rivals in the Denver Nuggets (8-5) and the Portland Trail
The NBA announced a one-game suspension for Portland Trail Blazer’s guard C.J. McCollum for leaving bench during a preseason altercation. It is not a great way to start the season. Alas, it is what must happen. The NBA informed the Portland Trail Blazers that shooting guard C.J. McCollum will be suspended for the team’s opening
PORTLAND, OR – APRIL 22: Jusuf Nurkic #21 of the Portland Trail Blazers is guarded by Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors during Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center on April 22, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees
Over the coming weeks, we at FanSided will do a team-by-team breakdown of each NBA franchise’s fantasy prospects for the 2017-18 season. Let’s continue today with the Portland Trail Blazers. One year after going on a reckless spending spree, the Portland Trail Blazers had no choice but to stand relatively pat this offseason. That makes
BEIJING, CHINA – JUNE 20: NBA player Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport on June 20, 2017 in Beijing, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG via Getty Images) U.S. Open Men’s Final preview: Rafael Nadal seeks 16th career grand slam by Veronica Bruno Nebraska’s De’Mornay Pierson-El makes crazy touchdown catch
Damian Lillard wasn’t happy when ESPN Reporter, Tom Haberstroh, compared Kyrie Irving to Lillard. The Blazers’ PG called out Haberstroh on Twitter. Kyrie Irving requested a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier this week, but the most interesting fallout has nothing to do with the Cavs’ PG. In a report from ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the
A year after presenting a massive offersheet to Allen Crabbe, the Brooklyn Nets will finally get their guy. Sort of. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Tuesday that the Portland Trailblazers had agreed to trade once coveted Crabbe to Brooklyn in exchange for Andrew Nicholson. Portland has traded Allen Crabbe to Brooklyn for Andrew Nicholson, league sources
Forgive Damian Lillard for not understanding why Kyrie Irving wants to leave the best player in basketball. Damian Lillard is having quite a summer. He’s been recruiting Carmelo Anthony to the Portland Trail Blazers, and the point guard is also chiming in on the latest news surrounding Kyrie Irving. It’s pretty big. Irving reportedly wants
Portland disappointed those who expected the young unit to make the jump this season. Now sitting $40 million over the salary cap, free agency will be quiet in the Pacific Northwest. Part of the emphasis of this summer could potentially be undoing last summer’s decisions. General manager Neil Olshey signed Allen Crabbe, Evan Turner, Meyers
Jan 24, 2017; East Lansing, MI, USA; Purdue Boilermakers forward Caleb Swanigan (50) walks onto the court during the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports LaVar Ball gets booed out of NBA Draft, Barclays Center (Video) by Cody Williams NBA Draft