1. Smith Diagnosed with Patellar Tendon Tear

    #Blazers backup G Nolan Smith had an MRI on his left knee yesterday and has been diagnosed with a partial tear of his patellar tendon...

    Alex Tam Written by Alex Tam about 1 month ago 6 reads 0 comments

  2. Aldridge out Tonight vs. Nuggets

    #Blazers coach Terry Stotts says LaMarcus Aldridge will not play vs Nuggets because of a sore right ankle. Meyers Leonard will start...

    Alex Tam Written by Alex Tam about 1 month ago 2 reads 0 comments

  3. Williams Has His Mom's Fight in Him

    DENVER – It has been a constant fight for Portland Trail Blazers guard Elliot Williams to stay healthy during his brief three-year NBA career. But it pales in comparison to what his mother had to fight for so many years...

    Alex Tam Written by Alex Tam about 1 month ago 54 reads 0 comments

  4. Blazers Free-Agent Nolan Smith, Little Used in Portland, Eager to Get His Shot

    DENVER -- No matter what happens the rest of his career, Nolan Smith has accepted that he will always be linked to Kenneth Faried...

    Alex Tam Written by Alex Tam about 1 month ago 19 reads 0 comments

  5. Lillard: 'I Want to Win at Least One More'

    Not so long ago, the goal was to shock the world and make the playoffs. Now, as the roar turns to a whimper, the Trail Blazers simply want to win another game. Any game...

    Alex Tam Written by Alex Tam about 1 month ago 77 reads 0 comments

  6. Lillard Taking Talents to Recruiting Circuit

    TUALATIN – Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard has done just about all you could ask of him in his first NBA season...

    Alex Tam Written by Alex Tam about 1 month ago 38 reads 0 comments

  7. Record-Bad Third Quarter Sinks Blazers in 106-90 Loss to Oklahoma City

    One horrible quarter. That was what separated the Trail Blazers from the defending Western Conference champions during Oklahoma City’s 106-90 win Friday at the Rose Garden...

    Alex Tam Written by Alex Tam about 1 month ago 60 reads 0 comments

  8. Breaking Down the Centers in Free Agency

    Neil Olshey, J.J Hickson, and Hickson’s agent left very little to mystery in yesterday’s Jason Quick column, in which they all basically say that Hickson is done for in his present role with the Blazers...

    Jack Dale Written by Jack Dale about 1 month ago 14 reads 0 comments

  9. L.A. Lakers vs. Portland Trail Blazers: Postgame Grades, Analysis for Blazers

    The Portland Trail Blazers came up with one of the more inspired efforts in what seemed like weeks before falling to a much-more determined Los Angeles Lakers squad, 113-106, on Wednesday night at the Rose Garden...

    Alex Tam Written by Alex Tam about 1 month ago 1,869 reads 6 comments

  10. Rookie Damian Lillard Goes Shot-for-Shot with Kobe Bryant

    For Damian Lillard, it was a career-defining night. For Kobe Bryant , it was routine. The Los Angeles Lakers pulled out a 113-106 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday, which wasn't much of a surprise...

    Mike Denevi Written by Mike Denevi about 1 month ago 69 reads 0 comments

  11. Kobe Bryant Sets Rose Garden Record with 47 Points

    Kobe Bryant 's record-setting 47 points led the Lakers to a key victory that kept them in the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference...

    Adam Nofflett Written by Adam Nofflett about 1 month ago 57 reads 0 comments

  12. Hickson out vs. Lakers; Meyers Leonard Gets the Start

    #Blazers coach Terry Stotts says JJ Hickson (back spasms) will not play vs Lakers . Meyers Leonard will start in his place...

    Mike Denevi Written by Mike Denevi about 1 month ago 5 reads 0 comments

  13. JJ Hickson Will Not Play vs. Lakers Tonight

    #Blazers F LaMarcus (illness) will play but F/C JJ Hickson (sore lower back) will not play vs Lakers tonight...

    Mike Denevi Written by Mike Denevi about 1 month ago 9 reads 1 comments

  14. Wesley Matthews out with Ankle Injury, Nicolas Batum Remains out

    #Blazers coach Terry Stotts says Wesley Matthews (ankle) and Nicolas Batum (shoulder) will not play vs Lakers and (cont).....

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 1 month ago 5 reads 0 comments

  15. Most Important Free Agent for the Portland Trail Blazers to Sign This Offseason

    Throughout this up-and-down season, the Portland Trail Blazers have proved they aren't far away from competing at a playoff level. They are a strong offseason away with the continued development of Damian Lillard and their starting core...

    Michael Dulka Written by Michael Dulka about 1 month ago 3,599 reads 13 comments

  16. Hickson and Blazers Preparing to Part Ways

    There are no hard feelings and no regrets, but it appears this will be the final week that J.J. Hickson and the Trail Blazers are together, with both sides acknowledging this week that the writing is on the wall...

    Adam Nofflett Written by Adam Nofflett about 1 month ago 151 reads 0 comments

  17. Wes Matthews out vs. Lakers with Ankle Injury

    Wes Matthews (ankle) is out against Lakers . Will Barton will most likely start in place of Wes according to Stotts. Nic Batum is doubtful...

    Samantha Talavera Written by Samantha Talavera about 1 month ago 4 reads 0 comments

  18. Portland Trail Blazers: Will Barton Proved He Might Have a Future in Portland

    It's been no secret the Portland Trail Blazers have been seeking any type of firepower off the bench. With the worst scoring bench unit in the NBA , the Blazers have relied heavily on their starters...

    Alex Tam Written by Alex Tam about 1 month ago 2,602 reads 14 comments

  19. How Damian Lillard Can Be Even Better for Portland Trail Blazers Next Season

    Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is well on his way to winning the NBA 's Rookie of the Year award. However, the young player is just getting started and should be expected to be even better next season...

    Michael Dulka Written by Michael Dulka about 1 month ago 2,497 reads 0 comments

  20. At a Glance: Mavericks 96, Blazers 91

    Dallas defeated Portland on Sunday night at the Rose Garden, and the Blazers suffered their eighth consecutive loss and fell to 33-44 on the season...

    Mike Denevi Written by Mike Denevi about 1 month ago 36 reads 0 comments

  21. Blazers G Wesley Matthews Helped off Court with Right Ankle Injury

    Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews was helped off the court with a right ankle injury against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night...

    Mike Denevi Written by Mike Denevi about 1 month ago 50 reads 0 comments

  22. Matthews Sprains Ankle vs. Mavs

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  23. Portland Trail Blazers: GM Neil Olshey Hints at Not Re-Signing J.J. Hickson

    A huge summer awaits the Portland Trail Blazers and general manager Neil Olshey. One of the biggest questions is what the Blazers will do with forward J.J. Hickson , who has played admirably as a undersized center all season...

    Alex Tam Written by Alex Tam about 1 month ago 3,082 reads 16 comments

  24. Portland Trail Blazers' Biggest Strengths and Weaknesses

    The Portland Trail Blazers are in a position of assessing their biggest strengths and weaknesses as they look forward to next season...

    Michael Dulka Written by Michael Dulka about 1 month ago 803 reads 3 comments

  25. Blazers' Nicolas Batum Will Not Play Sunday but Wants to Play Again

    TUALATIN — Nicolas Batum wants to play again this season. But it won’t be Sunday night. The Trail Blazers ' starting small forward skipped the team’s Saturday ...

    Alex Tam Written by Alex Tam about 1 month ago 39 reads 0 comments