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• Deandre Ayton Waived By Portland After Ongoing Issues
Deandre Ayton has been waived in Portland, and not because of missed shots or injuries. The Trail Blazers waived the former No. 1 pick after negotiating a buyout, citing concerns that extended far beyond the court, according to The Athletic’s Jason Quick. “You can have bad plays,” a sign inside coach Chauncey Billups’ office reads, […]
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• Free Agent Rumors: Ayton, Westbrook, Horford, Heat, Beasley
Exploring the Trail Blazers‘ decision to buy out Deandre Ayton so early in the offseason, Jason Quick of The Athletic cites sources who say that Ayton’s attitude was a factor in Portland’s willingness to move on. As Quick details, the former No. 1 overall pick was reportedly late to team flights and practices, skipped injury […]...2025
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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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• 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 […]
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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