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Henderson hits late jumper, Avdija and Sharpe each score 27 as Trail Blazers beat Jazz 122-120

PORTLAND, Ore. — Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe each scored 27 points, and Scoot Henderson made a tiebreaking jumper with 0.1 seconds remaining as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Utah Jazz 122-120 on Thursday night. Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was away from the team following the recent death of his grandmother and will miss their next game …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Sinking Lakers must throw LeBron James and Anthony Davis overboard

LA Times

Dear LeBron, … ask out. If Davis gives his approval — the Lakers don’t need it and could trade him today since he signed his contract in 2023, but they would want it because that’s how they treat superstars — the Lakers could send him somewhere that can give him a chance at another ring before his body breaks down …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Playing without LeBron James, Lakers have several heroes in win over Portland

LA Times

Lakers forward Rui Hachimura scores on a layup over Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara in the first half of the Lakers’ 107-98 win Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Without him Sunday night in a 107-98 win against Portland, the Lakers didn’t need one hero to take over. So we got to focus on that.” Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell strips the …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA mock draft 2024: Donovan Clingan to Hawks? Why No. 1 pick is still up for grabs

New York Times

We have less than a week until the 2024 NBA Draft, and we have just as much clarity about what will happen as we did about a month ago. Chicago Bulls Nikola Topić | 6-6 lead guard | 18 years old | Crvena zvezda Topić’s draft range is one of the biggest talking points around the league now. GO DEEPER …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA Mock Draft 2024: Alexandre Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher emerge as top picks in unpredictable draft

New York Times

The NBA Draft’s first early-entry deadline has come and gone, which means it’s time to update our NBA mock draft. Washington Wizards Zaccharie Risacher | 6-8 wing/forward | 19 years old | JL Bourg The Wizards have built up wing depth in recent years, with 23-year-old Deni Avdija and Bilal Coulibaly, last season’s No. Charlotte Hornets Dalton Knecht | 6-5 …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 NBA Mock Draft: Zaccharie Risacher rises to No. 1; top three players all from overseas

New York Times

The 2024 NBA Draft cycle is officially here now that the trade deadline has passed. GO DEEPER CJ Moore's Top 25: UConn towers above the field Ron Holland | 6-8 wing | 18 years old | G League Ignite Holland has been the most Ignite’s most productive player this season, averaging 19.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Phoenix hosts Portland after overtime win against Utah

Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Phoenix hosts the Portland Trail Blazers after the Suns took down the Utah Jazz 140-137 in overtime. The Suns average 117.1 points per game, 4.0 more points than the 113.1 the Trail Blazers allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 5-5, averaging 119.3 points, 43.1 rebounds, 28.2 assists, 6.9 …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Toronto Raptors emerge as favourites to trade Damian Lillard away from Portland Trail Blazers: Report

Hindustan Times

With just a week to go for the training camp, the Toronto Raptors have emerged as NBA star Damian Lillard’s next possible destination. The Raptors recently had conversations with the Portland Trail Blazers about Lillard but sources told ESPN that no deal has yet been finalised. Damian Lillard, #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers, in action against the Houston Rockets …

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1 year, 3 months ago

‘I'd lose every year…’ Damian Lillard rejects chances of joining Golden State Warriors

Hindustan Times

NBA star Damian Lillard’s trade request triggered a huge buzz ahead of the new season. While speaking on ‘It Is What It Is,’ Lillard discussed the idea of representing his hometown team, the Golden State Warriors. Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard "I respect what they've been doing over the last eight, nine years or whatever, and I'm from there …

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1 year, 6 months ago

NBA Mock Draft: Team picks, from Wembanyama to Slawson; biggest needs, trade expectations

New York Times

The 2023 NBA Draft is upon us, and it’s what teams have been tanking for! San Antonio Spurs — Victor Wembanyama | 7-4 big | France | 19 years old Biggest need: Franchise player We don’t need to get cute. Portland Trail Blazers — Scoot Henderson | 6-2 lead guard | G League Ignite | 19 years old Biggest need: …

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1 year, 6 months ago

NBA Mock Draft: Wembanyama to Spurs (obviously), but questions begin after that

New York Times

We are about a week away from the 2023 NBA Draft. Toronto Raptors Jalen Hood-Schifino | 6-4 wing | 20 years old | Indiana The Scout: Hood-Schifino is a well-rounded, young prospect who won the Big Ten’s Rookie of the Year award this past season while averaging 13 points, four rebounds and four assists. Golden State Warriors Kris Murray | …

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1 year, 6 months ago

NBA mock draft: Wembanyama’s French teammate’s draft stock on the rise

The Hindu

With two weeks until the NBA draft, Victor Wembanyama keeps showing why the San Antonio Spurs should so badly want him. ORLANDO MAGIC: AUSAR THOMPSON, FORWARD, OVERTIME ELITE Amen Thompson’s twin brother has been the Overtime Elite regular season and finals MVP the last two seasons and the 6-7 swingman plays big on defense, twice blocking seven shots in a …

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1 year, 7 months ago

NBA post-lottery Mock Draft 2023: Wembanyama goes No. 1 to Spurs; Henderson to Hornets

New York Times

The 2023 NBA Draft Lottery has come and gone, with the San Antonio Spurs winning the No. Portland Trail Blazers Brandon Miller | 6-9 wing | 20 years old | Alabama The Scout: Miller was one of the best players in college basketball this past season. Golden State Warriors Jalen Hood-Schifino | 6-6 wing | 20 years old | Indiana …

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1 year, 9 months ago

NBA Mock Draft: Victor Wembanyama still on top; a lot at stake in pre-draft process

New York Times

As we head into Final Four Week, with only three games left on the men’s college basketball docket, it’s worth an update to The Athletic’s 2023 NBA Mock Draft. Black averaged 13 points, five rebounds and four assists per game this season, but couldn’t consistently punish teams from the outside, making just 30 percent of his attempts from distance. Over …

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1 year, 9 months ago

NBA result: Sharpshooting Chicago Bulls crushes Portland Trail Blazers

The Hindu

Zach LaVine recorded 33 points on 12-of-20 shooting and had eight assists to lead the hot-shooting Chicago Bulls to a convincing 124-96 victory over host Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Coby White had 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting and registered nine assists as Bulls made 57.1 percent of their shots, including a torrid 17 of 28 from 3-point range. …

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2 years ago

NBA: Jusuf Nurkic rallies Portland Trail Blazers past Charlotte Hornets

The Hindu

Jusuf Nurkic scored 27 points, including a career-high five 3-pointers, to go with 14 rebounds and six assists as the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 124-113 on Monday night. Damian Lillard had 17 points and nine assists on a night when he was honored for becoming the leading scorer in Trail Blazers history. Nurkic hit his career-best fourth …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Lakers in crisis? LeBron James won’t talk about Russell Westbrook amid 0-3 start

LA Times

Lakers star LeBron James, left, drives around Portland Trail Blazers forward Justise Winslow during the first half of the Lakers’ 106-104 loss Sunday. …That’s not who I am.” Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, loses the ball in front of Lakers guard Russell Westbrook during the first half Sunday. Following the Lakers’ loss to the Warriors, Westbrook said he …

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2 years, 9 months ago

2022 NBA Mock Draft, Final Four edition: Jabari Smith at No. 1; Bennedict Mathurin, Jeremy Sochan among big movers

New York Times

The Final Four is here, which means NBA executives have gotten a chance to evaluate nearly all of the games of the college basketball season. He ended up averaging 12 points, eight rebounds and two blocks per game this year, while shooting 60 percent from the field, with most of his finishes being of the dunk shot or layup variety …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Day 1 of NBA Free Agency deals tracker: Grades, analysis and emojis for all of the moves made on a crazy day

New York Times

Day 1 of 2021 NBA Free Agency is in the books and we had a very busy day. Grade: B+ Jeff Green signs with Denver Nuggets | $10 million over two years: Love this signing for the Nuggets, even if it doesn’t fully cover a need for them. Grade: B Norman Powell re-signs with Portland Trail Blazers | $90 million …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Jim Murray: A star is born, and his name is Kobe

LA Times

This article was originally published Feb. 15, 1998, and is part of the new book “Los Angeles Lakers: 50 Amazing Years in the City of Angels” by the Los Angeles Times sports staff. You hear about Kobe Bryant, the Lakers’ 19-year-old basketball whiz, and your first reaction is, the last time anyone this good appeared there was a star in …

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3 years, 8 months ago

Kobe Bryant’s 60-point final game, through the eyes of those who were there

LA Times

“Kobe’s signing.” The word went out through the hallways at Staples Center before tipoff of his final NBA game, teammates, staff and locker room attendants all scrambling to get something in the hands of Kobe Bryant, the retiring Lakers star, while he was holding onto a marker and in the mood. 48 / 56 Fans gathered outside Staples Center ahead …

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4 years, 4 months ago

On Kobe Bryant’s birthday, Lakers remember his influence

LA Times

Anthony Davis couldn’t sleep. Did you leave it out on the floor in Game 1?’” Bryant was the first NBA player to have mentored Davis, and Davis was the only player Bryant mentored before he retired from the NBA. 3 / 4 Mural artist Tyke Witnes stands in front of his mural at El Toro Bravo Tortilleria in Costa Mesa, …

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4 years, 4 months ago

Lakers know they can’t feel comfortable, especially with Damian Lillard lurking

LA Times

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard drives the ball against Lakers guard Alex Caruso during Game 2 of NBA Western Conference quarterfinals on Thursday. 2 / 15 Lakers forward LeBron James, left, and Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Trent Jr. battle for a loose ball during Game 2. 5 / 15 Lakers forward Anthony Davis, left, blocks a shot by …

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4 years, 4 months ago

NBA: Portland Trail Blazers make playoffs, oust Memphis Grizzlies with 126-122 victory in play-in series – Firstpost

Firstpost

Damian Lillard scored 31 points, CJ McCollum had 14 of his 29 in the fourth quarter — including a pair of big jumpers over Ja Morant late — and the Portland Trail Blazers clinched the NBA’s final playoff spot by beating the Memphis Grizzlies 126-122 on Saturday. Damian Lillard scored 31 points, CJ McCollum had 14 of his 29 in …

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Henderson hits late jumper, Avdija and Sharpe each score 27 as Trail Blazers beat Jazz 122-120

Sinking Lakers must throw LeBron James and Anthony Davis overboard

Playing without LeBron James, Lakers have several heroes in win over Portland

NBA mock draft 2024: Donovan Clingan to Hawks? Why No. 1 pick is still up for grabs

NBA Mock Draft 2024: Alexandre Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher emerge as top picks in unpredictable draft

2024 NBA Mock Draft: Zaccharie Risacher rises to No. 1; top three players all from overseas

Phoenix hosts Portland after overtime win against Utah

Toronto Raptors emerge as favourites to trade Damian Lillard away from Portland Trail Blazers: Report

‘I'd lose every year…’ Damian Lillard rejects chances of joining Golden State Warriors

NBA Mock Draft: Team picks, from Wembanyama to Slawson; biggest needs, trade expectations

NBA Mock Draft: Wembanyama to Spurs (obviously), but questions begin after that

NBA mock draft: Wembanyama’s French teammate’s draft stock on the rise

NBA post-lottery Mock Draft 2023: Wembanyama goes No. 1 to Spurs; Henderson to Hornets

NBA Mock Draft: Victor Wembanyama still on top; a lot at stake in pre-draft process

NBA result: Sharpshooting Chicago Bulls crushes Portland Trail Blazers

NBA: Jusuf Nurkic rallies Portland Trail Blazers past Charlotte Hornets

Lakers in crisis? LeBron James won’t talk about Russell Westbrook amid 0-3 start

2022 NBA Mock Draft, Final Four edition: Jabari Smith at No. 1; Bennedict Mathurin, Jeremy Sochan among big movers

Day 1 of NBA Free Agency deals tracker: Grades, analysis and emojis for all of the moves made on a crazy day

Jim Murray: A star is born, and his name is Kobe

Kobe Bryant’s 60-point final game, through the eyes of those who were there

On Kobe Bryant’s birthday, Lakers remember his influence

Lakers know they can’t feel comfortable, especially with Damian Lillard lurking

NBA: Portland Trail Blazers make playoffs, oust Memphis Grizzlies with 126-122 victory in play-in series – Firstpost