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Anfernee Simons #1 and Dennis Smith Jr. #10 of the Portland Trail Blazers react after a basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter at Moda Center on February 09, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts after beating San Antonio Spurs 147-127 at Moda Center on January 23, 2023 in Portland, Oregon.

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Damian Lillard Is Leading The NBA In Multiple Ways

The first month of the NBA in 2023 is just about in the record books and it had a lot of excitement, disappointment, and a few surprises too. Now that February is right around the corner, things are really starting to heat up. If you can believe it, the playoffs are now just a…

Brandon Marcus • 4 days ago

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during the third quarter a at Moda Center on January 23, 2023 in Portland, Oregon.

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NBA Insider Says Only 3 Trail Blazers Players Are Untouchable

With the 2023 NBA trade deadline approaching, the Portland Trail Blazers are going to need to pick a direction and become buyers, sellers, or something in-between. According to NBA insider Matt Moore, there's a belief around the NBA that only three players on Portland's roster are u

Sam Leweck • 5 days ago

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Moda Center on January 12, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. The Cleveland Cavaliers won 119-113.

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Damian Lillard Joined An Elite NBA Club

The Utah Jazz were fighting hard on Wednesday but they couldn't stop the Portland Trail Blazers. To be more specific, they couldn't stop Damian Lillard of the Blazers. Lillard created an amazing stat line for the evening: 60 points, 7 rebounds, and 8 assists. https://twitter.c

Brandon Marcus • 1 week ago

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Damian Lillard Matched Efficient NBA History Wednesday Night

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers in action against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on December 17, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Ernesto Cova • 1 week ago Following another tough stretch, the Portland Trail Blazers were in desperate need of a catalyst. They had just won their first game after three straight losses and would host a deflating Utah Jazz team needing to string wins together. Notably, it took a stellar performance from

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates as he points to his wrist after scoring a three-pot basket in the closing seconds of the game against Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on October 23, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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Damian Lillard Continues To Climb An All-Time List

Ernesto Cova • 2 weeks ago

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Moda Center on January 22, 2023 in Portland, Oregon.

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The Trail Blazers Are Still Committed To Their Superstar

Brandon Marcus • 2 weeks ago

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Moda Center on January 22, 2023 in Portland, Oregon.

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NBA Analyst Believes The Trail Blazers Need A Change

Ernesto Cova • 2 weeks ago

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on during the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Moda Center on January 12, 2023 in Portland, Oregon. The Cleveland Cavaliers won 119-113.

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Damian Lillard Is Once Again Leading His Team

Brandon Marcus • 3 weeks ago

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to making a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Moda Center on December 10, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. The Portland Trail Blazers won 124-118.

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Damian Lillard Looks Like His Old Self Again

Robert Marvi • 3 weeks ago

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Damian Lillard Looks Like His Old Self Again

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to making a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Moda Center on December 10, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. The Portland Trail Blazers won 124-118.

Robert Marvi • 3 weeks ago Over the past several years, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has been one of the best players at his position in the NBA, not to mention arguably the league's most dangerous player come crunch time. He has made six All-Star teams, and his scoring average topped out at 30

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers goes up for a basket during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on December 19, 2022 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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NBA Players Are Repeatedly Having Very Big Games

Brandon Marcus • 3 weeks ago

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers in action against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on December 17, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

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Damian Lillard Opens Up About Another Tough Loss

Brandon Marcus • 3 weeks ago

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers in action against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on December 17, 2022 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Damian Lillard Comments On Whether He Is The Best Player In Blazers History

Ernesto Cova • 1 month ago

Head coach Chauncey Billups listens to Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 23, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Chauncey Billups Gives His Thoughts On Damian Lillard Becoming Franchise Scoring Leader

Ernesto Cova • 1 month ago

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Chauncey Billups Gives His Thoughts On Damian Lillard Becoming Franchise Scoring Leader

Head coach Chauncey Billups listens to Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on November 23, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Ernesto Cova • 1 month ago Damian Lillard made Portland Trail Blazers' history last week at Oklahoma City. He passed Clyde 'The Glyde' Drexler as the franchise's all-time leading scorer, something most fans thought was never going to happen. Drexler scored 18,040 points in 867 games from 1983 to 95, and Li

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Damian Lillard Explains His Relationship With Younger Teammates

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers in action against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on December 17, 2022 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Ernesto Cova • 1 month ago Damian Lillard lives and breathes for the Portland Trail Blazers. He's made it clear that he'd rather retire without a ring than pursue glory somewhere else. And while that may seem questionable by today's standards, it's surely worthy of respect, especially among his younger col

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts to making a three point basket during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Moda Center on December 10, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. The Portland Trail Blazers won 124-118.

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Damian Lillard Led His Trail Blazers

Brandon Marcus • 2 months ago

Anfernee Simons #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers brings the ball up court in the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on November 09, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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The Trail Blazers Have An Impressive Rising Star

Brandon Marcus • 2 months ago

Head coach Chauncey Billups and Anfernee Simons #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers talk during the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on October 21, 2022 in Portland, Oregon.

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Rising Trail Blazers Star Has Stepped Up

Brandon Marcus • 2 months ago

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates as he points to his wrist after scoring a three-pot basket in the closing seconds of the game against Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on October 23, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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Damian Lillard Speaks About Staying With The Trail Blazers

Brandon Marcus • 2 months ago

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Moda Center on November 17, 2022 in Portland, Oregon.

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The Trail Blazers Are Ready For Their All-Star's Return

Brandon Marcus • 2 months ago

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The Trail Blazers Are Ready For Their All-Star's Return

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Moda Center on November 17, 2022 in Portland, Oregon.

Brandon Marcus • 2 months ago The Portland Trail Blazers fought hard on Tuesday but they still lost to the Los Angeles Clippers in a painful, tough 118-112 defeat. While that was a reason to hang their heads low, the team also got some good news during the game. It was in the midst of this match that reports

Head coach Chauncey Billups of the Portland Trail Blazers talks with Anfernee Simons #1 during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Moda Center on November 17, 2022 in Portland, Oregon.

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Trail Blazers Rising Star Has Become A Three-Point Machine

Brandon Marcus • 2 months ago

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Moda Center on November 17, 2022 in Portland, Oregon.

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The Trail Blazers Get An Update On Their Biggest Star

Brandon Marcus • 2 months ago

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives to the basket against Kelly Oubre Jr. #12 of the Charlotte Hornets in the fourth quarter at Spectrum Center on November 09, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Things Got Testy Between The Trail Blazers & Hornets

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago

Josh Hart #11 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates with teammates after making the game winning basket against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at FTX Arena on November 07, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

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The Trail Blazers Are Celebrating Each Other

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago

Portland Trailblazers

The Trail Blazers Are Celebrating Each Other

Josh Hart #11 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates with teammates after making the game winning basket against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at FTX Arena on November 07, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago The only people not surprised by the current success of the Portland Trail Blazers are the players on the team. This is a squad full of athletes who have serious belief in themselves and knew they could do a lot this season, even though everyone else had seemingly counted them out.

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The Trail Blazers Ended Monday Night With A Bang

Josh Hart #11 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates after hitting the game winning shot against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at FTX Arena on November 07, 2022 in Miami, Florida.

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago The last few seconds of Monday night's game between the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers was something else. These two teams were battling it out all night in Miami and it was coming down to the wire. Both teams were looking to prove something with a much-needed victory and

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Moda Center on October 24, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. The Portland Trail Blazers won 135-110.

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The Trail Blazers Could Be Without Their Two Biggest Players

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates as he points to his wrist after scoring a three-pot basket in the closing seconds of the game against Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on October 23, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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3 Reasons To Watch The Trail Blazers This Season

Jarrett Prendergast • 3 months ago

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers smiles during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Moda Center on October 24, 2022 in Portland, Oregon. The Portland Trail Blazers won 135-110.

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The Trail Blazers Might Be Even Better In A Few Weeks

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers stands for the national anthem before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Moda Center on October 21, 2022 in Portland, Oregon.

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Trail Blazers Fans Celebrate A Very Special Anniversary

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago

A general view is seen at Moda Center between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns on October 21, 2022 in Portland, Oregon.

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The Trail Blazers Got Bad News About Their Superstar

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago

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The Trail Blazers Got Bad News About Their Superstar

A general view is seen at Moda Center between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Phoenix Suns on October 21, 2022 in Portland, Oregon.

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago The Portland Trail Blazers have put many NBA speculators to shame in the early days of the season. That is because the team got off to a wonderful start, claiming a 4-0 record, which has now dropped to a very admirable 4-1 record. They are currently tied for first in the Western

Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates as he points to his wrist after scoring a three-pot basket in the closing seconds of the game against Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on October 23, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.

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Damian Lillard Is Reminding Everyone Of His Abilities

Brandon Marcus • 3 months ago

De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacramento Kings is guarded by Jusuf Nurkic #27 of the Portland Trail Blazers at Golden 1 Center on October 19, 2022 in Sacramento, California.

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The Trail Blazers Are Giving Fans Hope And Concern

Brandon Marcus • 4 months ago

Josh Hart #11 of the Portland Trail Blazers steals the ball from Lindell Wigginton #28 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Fiserv Forum on February 14, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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A Trail Blazers Star Isn’t Interested In Tanking

Brandon Marcus • 4 months ago

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers attends a game between the Trail Blazers and the Detroit Pistons during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 07, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Damian Lillard Still Sounds Committed To Portland

Brandon Marcus • 4 months ago

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Damian Lillard Still Sounds Committed To Portland

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers attends a game between the Trail Blazers and the Detroit Pistons during the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 07, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Brandon Marcus • 4 months ago It's been said many times before but the upcoming season needs to be a good one for the Portland Trail Blazers. The team is on the verge of being one of the worst in the West. And they don't have a lot of prospects to turn things around unless a major trade occurs. Yes, Dami