Trail Blazers’ Anfernee Simons upgraded to questionable vs. 76ers

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (Grade 2 right ankle sprain) has been upgraded to questionable for Friday night’s road game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Simons, 23, has missed the last four games and a total of nine games so far this season. While Justice Winslow (ankle) remains out indefinitely for Portland, both Ryan Arcidiacono […]

James Foglio  •  09 Mar 2023
Damian Lillard recorded his second triple-double of the season last night, he’s the first Trail Blazer in 25 years to have a triple-double through the first three quarters

The Portland Trail Blazers extended their win streak to two games after beating the Pitons 110-104 last night. That currently puts them at tenth in the West, but there’s a log jam in the middle of the Conference. Four teams all have a 31-34 record right now and the 9-12 seeds are essentially interchangeable at […]

Zach Wolpin  •  07 Mar 2023
Damian Lillard first player with 60+ points, 10+ 3-pointers in multiple games

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers is the first player in NBA history to record at least 60 points and 10 3-pointers in multiple games in a single season. On Jan. 25, in Portland’s 134-124 victory against the Utah Jazz, the guard posted 60 points on 72.4% shooting from the field and 60% from […]

James Foglio  •  27 Feb 2023
Portland’s Damian Lillard Dropped A Career-High 71 Points, Backed By A Franchise Record 13 Three-Pointers

The Portland Trail Blazers took home a 131-114 win last night vs the Houston Rockets. With a 29-31 record the Blazers are eleventh in the West and are only two games back from sixth, proving how tightly packed that Conference is right now. Last night, Portland’s seven-time all-star Damian Lillard dropped a career-high 71 points […]

Zach Wolpin  •  27 Feb 2023
Does Jerami Grant Signing With Klutch Sports Hint At An Off-Season Move To The Lakers?

The back half of the Western Conference is as tight as can be right now and the margin for error is slim. Teams like the Lakers tried to make some trade deadline moves in chances of making the playoffs, but how far can they really go this season? An NBA insider suggests that maybe the Lakers […]

Zach Wolpin  •  14 Feb 2023
After Initial Injury Concerns, Warriors Approved A Four-Team Trade To Acquire Gary Payton II From Portland

The 2022-23 NBA trade deadline was hectic at the end of last week and there are still moves to be made. Keep an eye for the 3/1 deadline as players signed after that date are not eligible for the playoffs. Before last Thursday’s deadline ended, the Warriors were involved in a four-team trade re-acquire Gary […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Feb 2023
Damian Lillard passes Walt Frazier for 70th in all-time assists

Damian Lillard (5,049) passed Hall of Famer Walt Frazier (5,040) for 70th on the NBA’s all-time assists list, in the Portland Trail Blazers’ 138-129 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. Lillard now ranks 12th among active players in career assists. The seven-time All-Star trails Chris Paul (11,300), LeBron James (10,354), Russell Westbrook (9,002), […]

James Foglio  •  13 Feb 2023
A Three-Team Deal Sends Matisse Thybulle To Portland And Jalen McDaniels To Philadelphia Ahead Of The Deadline

With just hours left in the 2023 NBA trade deadline, team will be engaged in talks for the rest of the afternoon. Those in position to make a playoff run want to upgrade the roster while other teams are sellers and try to gain future assets in picks. Making a splash recently in the trade […]

Zach Wolpin  •  09 Feb 2023
Damian Lillard records 44th 30-point, 10-assist game, most in Trail Blazers history

On Wednesday night, Damian Lillard logged his 44th career 30-point, 10-assist game, the most in Portland Trail Blazers history, in a 125-122 win over the Golden State Warriors. Lillard recorded 33 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, and one steal in 40 minutes of action. It was his first triple-double of the season. The seven-time All-Star […]

James Foglio  •  09 Feb 2023