Former NBA star Chauncey Billups is accused of being a "face card" in a rigged poker game. Billups' attorney, Marc Mukasey, offered no comment when entering and exiting the courthouse. The judge put a protective order on the evidence in the case disseminated to attorneys.
The Portland Trail Blazers are waiving two-way contract guard Javonte Cooke. The decision coincides with the Blazers agreeing to sign guard Chris Youngblood to a two-ways deal. Cooke played sparingly for the Blazers, averaging just 1.2 points and 4.9 minutes per game over 19 appearances.
The Portland Trail Blazers are waiving guard Javonte Cook. Cook has played in 19 games for the Trail Blazers at the NBA level this season. He has been a star at the G League level for the Rip City Remix.
The Portland Trail Blazers have the NBA’s easiest remaining schedule over the last two months of the regular season. Eleven of their 21 games are against teams that enter March in the bottom 10 defensively. The Blazers currently occupy the No. 10 seed in the Western Conference.
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Scoot Henderson has struggled this season. The 22-year-old is struggling with his three-point shot. Bill Simmons says there are signs of improvement, but it's too soon.
The Portland Trail Blazers have 16 games in the 31 days of March. The month will test the Blazers' depth and their ability to rise to the occasion.
The Trail Blazers lost 135-101 to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. It was the second consecutive lopsided loss during an important late-season trip. The Blazers are now looking for answers heading into a two-day respite between games.
The Portland Trail Blazers lost 135-101 to the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday. The game was decided early and nothing the Blazers did the rest of the way gave anybody a sense that they could mount a comeback.
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Oregon lawmakers take first step in approving funding for Moda Center renovations. Senate Rules Committee OKs bill laying out structure of possible funding deal. Bill lays groundwork for state to set aside income taxes already paid by Trail Blazers, other employers. City of Portland and Multnomah County also need to make financial commitments to chip in.
Deni Avdija has been in and out of the lineup for six weeks dealing with a bad back. Shaedon Sharpe, who missed the previous six games with a left calf strain, was diagnosed with a fibula stress reaction. Toumani Camara is the only Blazer who's played in all 59 games.
Donovan Clingan has drawn comparisons to former Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol. The Blazers must continue developing Clinga to try to implement some of Gasol's strengths. The "Grit and Grind" era was successful under Gasol, and it's time to build a similar roster.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson is back from a torn hamstring. Henderson has averaged 13.6 points, 5.0 assists and 3.3 rebounds in eight games since his return. The third-year guard is eligible for a contract extension this summer.
Vit Krejci has shot just 32.1 percent from beyond the arc through 10 games in Portland. He's converted at least 40.0 percent of his attempts in five of those remaining seven outings. The Trail Blazers have won six of their past nine games.
Rupert (6-8, 205) appeared in 48 games for the Portland Trail Blazers earlier this season. Selected by Portland with the 43rd overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, he has played 139 games (12 starts) over three seasons with the Trail Blazers. Rupert also has appeared in 35 NBA G League games (all starts) with the Rip City Remix.
Caleb Love has been one of the most surprising rookies this season. The Portland Trail Blazers waived Rayan Rupert to clear a spot for Sidy Cissoko. Love has some Dalano Banton in him in terms of being a high-volume, score-first player.
The Minnesota Timberwolves knocked off the Portland Trail Blazers 124-121. Leading scorer for the ‘Wolves was Anthony Edwards with 34 points. Jrue Holiday topped the Blazers with 22.
Shaedon Sharpe has been out since Feb. 6 with a left calf strain. He is expected to be re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks. The injury is a big blow for the Trail Blazers, as Sharpe is one of the team's most important players.
Portland Trail Blazers host Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Trail Blazers surrendered a season-worst 157 points against Denver Nuggets on Friday. Portland bounced back with 92-77 victory over host Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Minnesota had won three games by an average of 19 points before losing to 76ers.
Donovan Clingan is having a breakout season for the Portland Trail Blazers. Yang Hansen was the team's most recent first-round pick. Playing two centers at once is tough to navigate, especially if both are below-the-rim centers.