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Scouting the Enemy: Portland Trail Blazers
Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports Can the Blazers finally get over the hump in the Western Conference? Portland Trail Blazers Former Grizzlies: Hassan Whiteside (if training camp contracts count?), Pau Gasol Offseason in Review: Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports As has been the case since the summer of 2016, the Blazers haven’t had the cap space to make any real splashy moves. However, they were able to add some solid tertiary pieces this offseason. They acquired Hassan Whiteside from the Miami Heat to fill in for the injured Jusuf Nurkic in the four-team trade that sent...
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ClutchPoints Aug 17, 2019
Blazers’ Mario Hezonja jokes he wouldn’t be surprised if Gregg Popovich also withdraws from Team USA
After several NBA stars dropped out from Team USA participation, Portland Trail Blazers newcomer Mario Hezonja can’t help but poke fun at USA Basketball’s situation. Following the latest withdrawal of Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox, Hezonja took it to Twitter to joke that he wouldn’t be surprised if Gregg Popovich, the national team’s head coach, […] The post Blazers’ Mario Hezonja jokes he wouldn’t be surprised if Gregg Popovich also withdraws from Team USA appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 16, 2019
Ex-Blazers center Greg Oden opens up on playing in Portland
Former Portland Trail Blazers big man Greg Oden was among many voicing opinion on the reality of living in the city. In an interview with Jason Wilson of The Guardian, Oden noted how difficult it was to live in Portland as a young African-American male. As described in The Guardian article, Portland has turned into […] The post Ex-Blazers center Greg Oden opens up on playing in Portland appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 14, 2019
Blazers’ Pau Gasol sends message to Magic Johnson on 60th birthday
Pau Gasol now plays for one of the many Western Conference teams that considers itself a rival of the Los Angeles Lakers. Just because the future Hall-of-Famer is with the Portland Trail Blazers, though, hardly means he’s forgotten his place in purple-and-gold lore. Gasol confirmed as much on Wednesday, sending a birthday wish to another […] The post Blazers’ Pau Gasol sends message to Magic Johnson on 60th birthday appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 13, 2019
CJ McCollum says winning a title would cement Damian Lillard as greatest Blazers player ever
CJ McCollum is convinced that Damian Lillard is one of the best Portland Trail Blazers players ever; however, he strongly believes that his teammate is on his way to becoming the best player in franchise history. Lillard has been the face of the Portland franchise for the past several seasons, even leading the Blazers to […] The post CJ McCollum says winning a title would cement Damian Lillard as greatest Blazers player ever appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 13, 2019
3 way-too-early bold predictions for Blazers star Damian Lillard in 2019-20
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard took his fame to new heights last season. He led the Blazers to their first Western Conference Finals appearance since 2000 before running into the Golden State Warriors. In order to get them there, he hit possibly the most cold-blooded buzzer-beater in Portland playoff history. In the offseason, the […] The post 3 way-too-early bold predictions for Blazers star Damian Lillard in 2019-20 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 13, 2019
Damian Lillard believes only MVP, NBA title are lacking for him to become best Blazers player ever
Damian Lillard wants to become the best player that has ever suited up for the Portland Trail Blazers, and he believes he needs to accomplish two things in order to achieve that recognition. In an interview with Billboard.com’s Eric Diep, Lillard said that winning the MVP award and an NBA title would put him on […] The post Damian Lillard believes only MVP, NBA title are lacking for him to become best Blazers player ever appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 13, 2019
Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard likes Logo Lillard nickname, but thinks D.O.L.L.A is the best
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard just released his second album titled Big D.O.L.L.A, and it has created a lot of social media buzz lately. Lillard, who’s emcee name is Dame D.O.L.L.A, has had a successful career so far. He officially started his rap career two years ago when he released his debut album ‘Confirmed.’ […] The post Blazers All-Star Damian Lillard likes Logo Lillard nickname, but thinks D.O.L.L.A is the best appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 12, 2019
Damian Lillard would pick Brandon Roy if he could play with any former Blazers
Damian Lillard is aware of Portland Trail Blazers history, an Oregon Trail leading through the past which leads to Brandon Roy. In a time when NBA superstars are joining one another to form a championship team, a dynasty, there’s this question that usually passes through everyone’s head; What if a current NBA star could play […] The post Damian Lillard would pick Brandon Roy if he could play with any former Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 12, 2019
Blazers star Damian Lillard says being an NBA player helps him ‘stay creative as an artist’
For Portland Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard, being an NBA player helps him ‘stay creative as an artist.’ Speaking with Eric Diep of Billboard, Lillard spoke about his career as a hip hop artist under the pseudonym Dame D.O.L.L.A. For the four-time All-Star, music is not just an outlet but a serious craft. “I […] The post Blazers star Damian Lillard says being an NBA player helps him ‘stay creative as an artist’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 12, 2019
Report: MLK Day features Warriors vs. Blazers, Lakers vs. Celtics, Rockets vs. Thunder
The NBA has put on a marquee slate of games for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 20, 2020, notably including some of the best teams matching up against one another. The Golden State Warriors will take on the Portland Trail Blazers, the Los Angeles Lakers will face the Boston Celtics, and the Houston […] The post Report: MLK Day features Warriors vs. Blazers, Lakers vs. Celtics, Rockets vs. Thunder appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 11, 2019
Blazers’ Damian Lillard has questions for those who criticize him for spending time on music
Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard may be one of the more underrated players in the NBA, but that hasn’t stopped the Oakland native from coming up strong in some of the biggest moments. Lillard sunk the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of last season’s playoffs, waving goodbye to a team […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard has questions for those who criticize him for spending time on music appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 11, 2019
Blazers’ Damian Lillard puts basketball at No.1, but likes to win music award someday
Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard a.k.a. Dame D.O.L.L.A. just released his third full-length album entitled Big D.O.L.L.A.. The album has received FIRE reviews from some of the more prominent names in the hip-hop industry. Recently, TMZ caught up with Dame D.O.L.L.A. and asked him what winning a Grammy or being invited to perform at […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard puts basketball at No.1, but likes to win music award someday appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 10, 2019
NBA rumors: Chasson Randle has received interest from Hawks, Blazers, Heat, Bucks, Warriors, Bulls
Free agent guard Chasson Randle has reportedly received interest from the Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors and Chicago Bulls, according to Ben Stinar of Amico Hoops. Randle played with the Washington Wizards last season. He appeared in 49 games and averaged 5.5 points, 1.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists […] The post NBA rumors: Chasson Randle has received interest from Hawks, Blazers, Heat, Bucks, Warriors, Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Aug 8, 2019
Blazers’ Damian Lillard gifts LeBron James an early copy of his rap album
LeBron James has made no secret of his affinity for Damian Lillard’s game, and it’s safe to say the superstar pair continued developing their relationship this summer on the set of Space Jam 2. It should come as no surprise, then, that the Portland Trail Blazers’ franchise player capitalized on building anticipation for his third album […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard gifts LeBron James an early copy of his rap album appeared first on ClutchPoints.
