ClutchPoints Apr 3, 2020
The 5 greatest Portland Trail Blazers of all time
You may not realize it, but the Portland Trail Blazers actually have a pretty rich history of fine talent. The Blazers only have one championship to their name, which came in 1977, but Portland has made three NBA Finals appearances and had some of the best players of all-time come through the franchise. Centers, forwards, […] The post The 5 greatest Portland Trail Blazers of all time appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Hoops Habit Apr 3, 2020
Portland Trail Blazers: Three players not likely to return next season
The Portland Trail Blazers have several players set to his free agency this offseason. Here are three players that aren’t likely to return to the team. There is significant hype generating around next season’s ironclad NBA free agency class, and understandably so. From LeBron James, to Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Kawhi Leonard, the league could be […] Portland Trail Blazers: Three players not likely to return next season - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats
ClutchPoints Apr 1, 2020
Jusuf Nurkic sends warning to rest of NBA about healthy Blazers team
Portland Trail Blazers big man Jusuf Nurkic believes the Blazers are going to be dominant once the team gets healthy. Nurkic didn’t play this season for the Blazers before the hiatus because of the devastating leg injury he suffered in 2018-19 at home against the Brooklyn Nets. Power forward Zach Collins was out with a […] The post Jusuf Nurkic sends warning to rest of NBA about healthy Blazers team appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Apr 1, 2020
Blazers’ Damian Lillard reacts to Lakers trade request in April Fools’ Day joke
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard reacted to plenty of alarmed fans in his social media mentions after a Los Angeles Lakers fan account “reported” he was considering joining the Lakers. This was just one of the many April Fools’ Day pranks on Twitter, with even more of them sprouting up now that the NBA […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard reacts to Lakers trade request in April Fools’ Day joke appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 31, 2020
Blazers’ Damian Lillard wouldn’t be upset if season is canceled since ‘it will be for the right reasons’
If the 2019-20 season is canceled altogether, Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard wouldn’t be upset. Why? Because the Blazers star understands that the NBA is going to make the smartest decision possible: “I’m definitely a little worried that (canceling the 2019-20 season) is a possibility, but I’m encouraged because I know that […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard wouldn’t be upset if season is canceled since ‘it will be for the right reasons’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 31, 2020
Blazers news: Damian Lillard reacts to possibility of permanently shifting NBA calendar
Portland Trail Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard doesn’t think guys in the NBA would be in favor of shifting the league calendar. NBA commissioner Adam Silver admitted the current COVID-19 pandemic could shift the NBA calendar permanently, something Lillard is hoping doesn’t happen: Dame doesnt think most players would be in favor of a […] The post Blazers news: Damian Lillard reacts to possibility of permanently shifting NBA calendar appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 30, 2020
Blazers’ Jusuf Nurkic recalls referee kicking his leg after suffering injury
After Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic suffered his terrible leg injury last season at home against the Brooklyn Nets, a ref accidentally kicked his leg. More than a year later after the injury, the Blazers big man opened up about that ref and his “careless” action: “I was aware of it,” Jusuf Nurkic told […] The post Blazers’ Jusuf Nurkic recalls referee kicking his leg after suffering injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 30, 2020
Blazers’ Jusuf Nurkic reacts to possibility of play-in tournament if season resumes
Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic thinks a play-in tournament for lower-seeded teams to enter the 2020 playoffs would be a neat idea if the season resumes. Per Jabari Young of CNBC, the NBA could decide to cancel the remainder of its regular season and create a play-in tournament if the coronavirus pandemic dies down and […] The post Blazers’ Jusuf Nurkic reacts to possibility of play-in tournament if season resumes appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 29, 2020
VIDEO: Blazers’ Mario Hezonja shares hilarious Super Mario-edited highlight clip
With no NBA basketball currently in session due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, players have a lot more time on their hands. With no games on the schedule, Portland Trail Blazers forward Mario Hezonja took to Twitter to post a creative Super Mario-inspired highlight of a dunk he had this season against the Washington Wizards. […] The post VIDEO: Blazers’ Mario Hezonja shares hilarious Super Mario-edited highlight clip appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 28, 2020
Blazers C Jusuf Nurkic reveals the first thing he did after learning trade from Nuggets
In February of 2017, the Portland Trail Blazers reached a deal with the Denver Nuggets to acquire center Jusuf Nurkic and a 2018 second-rounder (via Memphis) in exchange for Mason Plumlee and a 2017 first-round pick Nurkic quickly evolved into a quality big man for the Blazers. In two and a half seasons with the […] The post Blazers C Jusuf Nurkic reveals the first thing he did after learning trade from Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 28, 2020
Kyrie Irving speaks out on ‘killa’ Damian Lillard
During an IG live segment, Brooklyn Nets superstar point guard Kyrie Irving talked about his love and appreciation for Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. Both Irving and Lillard are universally recognized as two of the best point guards in the game. Kyrie says Lillard is a “killa.” He also spoke about the Blazers superstar’s […] The post Kyrie Irving speaks out on ‘killa’ Damian Lillard appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 28, 2020
Blazers’ Carmelo Anthony reveals story on how he earned Kobe Bryant’s respect
In an Instagram Live interview, Carmelo Anthony of the Portland Trail Blazers reminisced about his early basketball years. The story of when Melo gained Kobe Bryant’s respect especially warmed every fan’s heart. Talking to Dwyane Wade, the Blazers veteran recounted a night against the Los Angeles Lakers, back on his rookie year with the Denver […] The post Blazers’ Carmelo Anthony reveals story on how he earned Kobe Bryant’s respect appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 27, 2020
Blazers’ Carmelo Anthony has one-word response to Dwyane Wade’s Darko Milicic question
There were only two people picked first before Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony during the legendary 2003 NBA Draft Class. The top pick, of course, is the league’s premier superstar LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, while the man who went second went on to become one of the biggest busts in NBA history. […] The post Blazers’ Carmelo Anthony has one-word response to Dwyane Wade’s Darko Milicic question appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 26, 2020
Blazers’ CJ McCollum intrigued by play-in tournament to enter 2020 playoffs
Per Jabari Young of CNBC, the NBA could decide to cancel the remainder of its regular season and create a play-in tournament for lower-seeded teams to enter the postseason, an idea Portland Trail Blazers star shooting guard CJ McCollum is intrigued by. However, the Blazers guard says he would need to see how the tournament […] The post Blazers’ CJ McCollum intrigued by play-in tournament to enter 2020 playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Mar 26, 2020
LeBron James explains why Blazers would be a tough out as an 8-seed
If the 2019-20 NBA season does resume, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers would be in first place in the Western Conference standings. As it stands, the Lakers would face Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the postseason should Memphis hold off the Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans […] The post LeBron James explains why Blazers would be a tough out as an 8-seed appeared first on ClutchPoints.
