Damian Lillard launched the Damian Lillard Scholars Program to help high school students in the Bay Area get into Portland State University. The first recipient of Lillard's charity, Kayla Sisavat, is from Oakland as well.
Norman Powell was traded from the Portland Trail Blazer to the Miami Heat. Powell was a borderline All-Star in his final season with the Clippers. Powell is now a focal point of the Heat offense that's leading the league.
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 115-103 Monday night. The win is Portland's fourth-straight against the Bucks. The Trail Blazers are now 8-10 overall, 5-6 on the road this season.
Donovan Clingan was considered for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The Blazers bought out Deandre Ayton this offseason, clearing the path for Cledan. Clinga's production has increased to 10.3 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.6 blocks.
Oklahoma City Thunder extend winning streak to nine with 122-95 win over Portland Trail Blazers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 points, hitting all nine of his free throws. Oklahoma City improves to 8-0 at home in picking up 17th win in 18 games.
The Portland Trail Blazers lost 122-95 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Blazers trailed by 21 points after the first quarter. The Thunder were led by 37 points from reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Damian Lillard is the only player on the Portland Trail Blazers roster who has endured the entire Blazers experience from playoff runs to teardown. Lillard's veteran presence is more important than ever as he helps the Blazers navigate the remainder of the season.
The Portland Trail Blazers have had an up-and-down start to the 2025-26 NBA season. The team is currently 7-9, but has notched a few impressive wins this year. On Friday night, the Blazers beat the Warriors 127-123. Caleb Love, an undrafted free agent in the 2025 NBA Draft class, scored 26 points in the win.
Deni Avdija's star ascension is bringing Joe Cronin's vision to fruition. The Blazers sent veteran Malcolm Brogdon, Bub Carrington, and two second-round picks to the Wizards. Avdijia is making a strong All-Star case this season, averaging a career-high 25.9 points.
Federal prosecutors say several defendants are discussing plea deals. The defendants are accused of rigging high-stakes poker games and using nonpublic information to place bets on multiple NBA games. Among the defendants are Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups.
Damian Lillard was traded by the Milwaukee Bucks to the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard is out of the rotation as he recovers from an ACL injury. The veteran guard has full faith in the team’s potential.
The Portland Trail Blazers face the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. A win puts the Blazers in the 2025 NBA Cup Tournament.
Donovan Clingan is one of the biggest players in the league at 7-foot-2, 280 pounds. The Blazers dominated the rebounding battle, 52-32. This is already the second time this season the Blazers have defeated the Warriors, the first being a 20-point blowout.
The Portland Trail Blazers beat the Golden State Warriors 127-123. The win moves the Blazers up to second place in the NBA In-Season tournament.
Damian Lillard is recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon. Lillard hit the most famous shot in franchise history in the 2014 playoffs. The Portland Trail Blazers are losers of four straight and six of seven.
The Portland Trail Blazers announced Friday that Scoot Henderson will be re-evaluated in two to four weeks. Damian Lillard is out for the entire season as he rehabs the torn left Achilles he suffered last year. Matisse Thybulle tore a ligament in his left thumb during the Blazers' Oct. 29 win over the Utah Jazz.
Deni Avdija has ascended to top-25 status in the NBA. The Blazers traded for him before he reached this peak. Avdijia could have the chance to prove himself as early as next season.
The Portland Trail Blazers are in the midst of a rough patch. Damian Lillard is out with a torn Achilles. He has been offering perspective to his teammates to help them stay patient.
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Scoot Henderson will be out for at least two-to-four more weeks. Veteran guard Jrue Holiday will miss at least one more week with a right calf strain. Shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe will miss Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors.
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr says he's "very concerned" about injuries. Kerr says the NBA's increased pace of play is leading to an increase in soft tissue injuries. The league is playing at its fastest average collective pace since the 1988-89 season.