Trail Blazers waive second-year guard Jeenathan Williams

The Portland Trail Blazers have waived second-year guard Jeenathan Williams, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Williams, 24, went undrafted out of the University at Buffalo last year and signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Utah Jazz on Oct. 11, 2022. However, the New York native was waived a day later. […]

James Foglio  •  28 Jul 2023
NBA Rumors: Trail Blazers will not trade Damian Lillard before training camp

According to the latest NBA rumors, the Portland Trail Blazers could refuse to trade Damian Lillard this offseason, considering general manager Joe Cronin has not yet been offered the compensation he’s asking for in return. Instead, an in-season trade could be more ideal for a desperate team. “Someone even told me — and I thought […]

James Foglio  •  27 Jul 2023
Austin Rivers says Damian Lillard trade request is bad for the NBA

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers believes Damian Lillard requesting a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers is a horrible look for the NBA. During an appearance on The Ringer’s “NBA Show,” the 11-year veteran opened up on the ongoing trade rumors regarding Lillard. “If you were a free agent, then you could choose where you […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jul 2023
Heat: Gary Payton supports Damian Lillard’s desire to want to join Miami, ‘Everybody should chase a championship’

This offseason, Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. His preferred destination is the Miami Heat. At this stage in his career, Lillard wants to be competing for an NBA title. He’s spent the last 11 seasons with the Blazers, but he could be on the move. Former Heat star Gary Payton […]

Zach Wolpin  •  24 Jul 2023
NBA Trade Bet: Will James Harden Be Traded Before Damian Lillard?

For the latest NBA trade bet, sportsbooks are favoring Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden to be traded before Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard. According to the BetOnline sportsbook, Harden (-170) is expected to be dealt prior to Lillard (+130) this offseason. NBA Trade Bet: Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden to be traded before Portland […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jul 2023
NBA Rumors: Trail Blazers unwilling to trade Damian Lillard

Per the latest NBA rumors, the Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly not up to trading Damian Lillard. It’s not exactly a breaking news story, but the seven-time All-Star has been mentioned in a number of trade scenarios this offseason. Lillard has also expressed interest in playing for the Miami Heat. “Someone even told me — […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jul 2023
Report: The Trail Blazers told the Miami Heat to ‘make your best offer to us’ for Damian Lillard

This offseason, the biggest headline for the NBA has been Damian Lillard and his future. After the July 1 free agency start, Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers. It’s no secret that the veteran PG wants to play for the Miami Heat. The two parties are at a stalemate in negotiations, but […]

Zach Wolpin  •  19 Jul 2023
Damian Lillard liked a tweet asking Phil Knight to buy Trail Blazers

On Thursday, Damian Lillard liked a tweet from a Twitter user asking Phil Knight to buy the Portland Trail Blazers. Lillard has been at the center of attention the last couple of weeks since asking for a trade out of Portland. The seven-time All-Star was among the five accounts to like Daniel Redelk’s following tweet: […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jul 2023
Damian Lillard explains why he dislikes Jordan Poole

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers was asked by Colin Cowherd on his podcast show why he never saw eye to eye with former Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole. Last October, a video leaked showing Draymond Green punching Poole during a scuffle at a team practice. “I really didn’t pay attention to him […]

James Foglio  •  12 Jul 2023