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• Nuggets face tough offseason as trade questions, free agency loom
The Nuggets are headed into a complicated summer. They already have more than $200 million committed to eight players for 2026-27. Several key contributors are headed to free agency. That combination makes it difficult to run it back. It makes upgrades even harder. According to The Athletic’s Jason Quick and Sam Amick, the Nuggets could […] The post Nuggets face tough offseason as trad...2026
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• Nuggets Notes: Offseason, Watson, Johnson, Valanciunas
With $201MM+ committed to eight players for the 2026/27 season and multiple key contributors, including Peyton Watson, Tim Hardaway Jr., Spencer Jones, and Bruce Brown facing free agency, the Nuggets will have a hard time keeping their current roster intact let alone upgrading it, as Jason Quick and Sam Amick write for The Athletic. Examining […]...2026
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• Playoff Injury Notes: Gordon, Quickley, Durant, Reaves, Lillard, Spurs, LaRavia
The Nuggets got bad news this afternoon, as it was announced that forward Aaron Gordon will miss Game 3 against the Wolves tonight due to a calf injury, Chris Haynes reports (via Twitter). Jason Quick of The Athletic reports, however, that no decision has been made yet about his status (Twitter link), leaving the question […]...2026
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• Report: Blazers owner Tom Dundon unfazed by criticism of approach

Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon is cutting costs, and apparently, he’s waving his hands in the air like he just don’t care. More specifically, according to The Athletic’s Jason Quick, Dundon is unfazed by criticism directed his way for some of his eyebrow-raising moves to cut costs in the playoffs. Yes, the Blazers are back […] The post Report: Blazers owner Tom Dundon unfaz...2026
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• Blazers Notes: Dundon, Arena Renovation, Cronin, Splitter, Roster
After officially taking over as the Trail Blazers‘ majority owner last week, Tom Dundon didn’t exactly offer a full-throated vow to keep the team in Portland long-term. Dundon’s ambiguous remarks at his introductory press conference and in interviews with local media left Jason Quick of The Athletic wary about the new owner’s long-term plans. Explaining […]...2026
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• NBA Approves Trail Blazers’ Sale To Tom Dundon

The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved the sale of the Trail Blazers to a group spearheaded by Tom Dundon, who also owns the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, reports Jason Quick of The Athletic. The vote was unanimous, a league source told Quick. The NBA put out a brief statement confirming the news (Twitter link). Sportico […]...2026
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• Playoff Injury Notes: Gordon, Quickley, Durant, Reaves, Lillard, Spurs, LaRavia
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• Scott Henderson Return To Basketball Activity Remains "Week To Week"

Scoot Henderson has "made a lot of progress" after tearing his hamstring two months ago, but still remains "week to week" in returning to basketball activities. "I can walk around to spots, but no jumping, no exploding," Henderson told Jason Quick of The Athletic on Tuesday. "I shoot free throws, some ballhandling, but without moving much." The Blazers originally had Henderson returning to the cou...2025
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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, […] The post Deandre Ayton Waived By Portland After Ongoing ...2025
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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 […] 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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• LaMarcus Aldridge or Marc Gasol: Which Star Should NY Knicks Covet More?
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2026
"The NBA’s Board of Governors has approved the sale of the Trail Blazers to a group spearheaded by Tom Dundon, who also owns the NHL’s Carolina Hurricanes, reports Jason Quick of The Athletic."

2025
"Years of losing seem to be taking their toll on Trail Blazers shooting guard Anfernee Simons, who tells Jason Quick of The Athletic that he’s going through “the hardest mental battle I’ve had in my career."

2024
"I'm happy in Portland," Brogdon told Jason Quick of The Athletic."

2023
"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."

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"The Athletic’s Jason Quick reported the news."

2021
"As Jason Quick of The […] The post Chauncey Billups’ Jusuf Nurkic plan will please Blazers star Damian Lillard appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2020
"Via Jason Quick of The Athletic: “I pray […] The post Carmelo Anthony praying to return to Blazers next season appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2019
"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."

2018
"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)."

2017
"The Trail Blazers ultimately built a 49-41 halftime lead, and Turner drew praise from Jason Quick of CSNNW."

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2015
"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."

2014
"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."

• Blazers Notes: Dundon, Arena Renovation, Cronin, Splitter, Roster
2026

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• Blazers Notes: Cronin, Billups, Avdija, Future
As Jason Quick of The Athletic writes, it’s rare for a 36-win team to reward its general manager and head coach with contract extensions like the Trail Blazers have done this month with Joe Cronin and Chauncey Billups. However, Portland’s record this season was its best since 2020/21 and the team took a real step […]...2025
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• Northwest Notes: Ayton, Clingan, C. Williams, Porter
The morning after Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin took UConn’s Donovan Clingan with the seventh pick in the draft, he felt it was necessary to call starting center Deandre Ayton and explain the move, writes Jason Quick of The Athletic. To his delight, Cronin found that Ayton wasn’t just understanding of the decision, but […]...2024
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• Malcolm Brogdon On Trade Rumors: 'I'm Happy In Portland'

Malcolm Brogdon said he was happy and felt valued by the Portland Trail Blazers amid trade rumors. "I'm happy here. I'm valued here. Valued in this leadership/lead-guard role. And I can't complain with that. I'm happy in Portland," Brogdon told Jason Quick of The Athletic. Brogdon has been linked with several teams, including the Knicks. Brogdon, whose contract runs through next season, added that...2024
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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
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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• 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
2023

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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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• Former NBA ref drops truth bomb about Chris Paul: ‘One of the biggest a--holes I ever dealt with’

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Chris Paul famously has a feud with Scott Foster, but the controversial veteran official apparently isn’t the only NBA referee who doesn’t like him. Former NBA All-Star Chris Paul and referee Scott Foster have had a long-running feud, a mutual dislike so extensive that my colleague Ricky O’Donnell broke down the years-long history of it... in 2021. ...2024
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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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• Trail Blazers Notes: Henderson, Injury, K. Johnson, Lillard
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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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• 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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• 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
2016

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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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• Report: Blazers owner Tom Dundon unfazed by criticism of approach
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• Northwest Notes: Ayton, Clingan, C. Williams, Porter
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• Former NBA ref drops truth bomb about Chris Paul: ‘One of the biggest a--holes I ever dealt with’
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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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• 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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• 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 Top Remaining Players on Market
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• NBA Free Agents 2016: Rumors and Predictions for Best Players Still Available
2016

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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
2016

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• NBA Rumors: Latest on Potential Andrew Bogut Trade, Ryan Anderson and More
2016

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• Clippers vs Trail Blazers: Game 4 Score, Twitter Reaction from 2016 NBA Playoffs
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