Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Considering Moving Up in Draft
“I hear it’s a great place for players. I’ve been there and I love it. I’m all about working hard and getting better everyday. I think playing in Portland will be good for me... »Read More
Blazers Hire Nate Tibbets as Assistant Coach
The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Nate Tibbets as an assistant coach. The former Cleveland assistant had been in running for head coaching jobs. via Ken Berger of CBS Sports via Twitter »Read More
Roy to Return as Assistant Coach for Blazers?
The dark horse for the Portland Trail Blazers vacant assistant coaching position is Brandon Roy: The 2006-07 NBA Rookie of the Year told CSNNW.com back in January that he would love to get into the... »Read More
NBA AM: Should the Lakers Rebuild?
Like it or not, it could be time for the Los Angeles Lakers to start over... West's best look vulnerable... NBA Rookie of the Year announced »Read More
Blazers’ Lillard Focused on Improving Defense
It was a day to celebrate everything that was right with Damian Lillard, and maybe that’s why the smile disappeared Wednesday from the face of the Trail Blazers guard when his greatest imperfection was... »Read More
Lillard Named Rookie of the Year Today?
The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to announce Wednesday that guard Damian Lillard has been named the NBA’s 2013 Rookie of the Year. The team sent out a press release noting a “major announcement... »Read More
Nolan Smith Looking For ‘Better Situation’
Nolan Smith eagerly anticipates leaving the Portland Trail Blazers for a team that gives him more playing time. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Playoff Edition
Two teams have already advanced. Can the Golden State Warriors upset the Denver Nuggets? NBA Rankings, playoff edition. »Read More
NBA PM: Why Dwight Howard Chooses Houston
The case for Houston as Dwight Howard prepares for another offseason decision ... Damian Lillard breaks down his rookie season ... Michael Jordan to blame in Charlotte? »Read More
NBA AM: Suns Bottom Out, But Have Options
The Phoenix Suns hit rock bottom this season and fired their general manager. But the club will have options to improve this summer »Read More
NBA Sunday: Was Davis the Right Choice?
Anthony Davis has been solid this season but would Damian Lillard have done more in New Orleans? The West's true sleeper team in LA... Catching up with Eric Maynor. »Read More
Nicolas Batum Looks Forward to Next Season
As his mother landed at Portland International Airport late last month, Nicolas Batum was beaming like only a son could. Sure, he was looking for a little home cooking, but even more, he was... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Batum Sees Big Year for Blazers
Nicolas Batum predicts a top-five Western Conference finish for the Portland Trail Blazers in 2013-2014... Cleveland hoping for Phil Jackson as next head coach? Are Stan Van Gundy and Scott Skiles in the mix,... »Read More
Portland Trail Blazers Waive Jared Jeffries
#Blazers have waived Jared Jeffries. via Candace Buckner via Twitter »Read More
Chauncey Billups Expected to Start Tuesday
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chauncey Billups practiced Monday and is expected to start Tuesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Clippers forward Caron Butler, who was sidelined for much of Saturday’s game against the Memphis... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: April 16th
Which NBA rookies are worth watching over the final days of this regular season? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 24
Fifteen teams have locked in playoff berths. Will the LA Lakers or Utah Jazz make it sixteen? The NBA , 24 weeks in . . . »Read More
Thunder to Pursue Guard Nolan Smith?
Sources close to (Nolan) Smith say there will be a host of teams poised to offer him a second chance, with the Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks and Oklahoma City Thunder likely be the most... »Read More
Nolan Smith Bitter Toward Blazers, Fans?
And there’s no question Blazers fans are mad. The team’s decision to select (Nolan) Smith one spot ahead of (Kenneth) Faried with the No. 21 overall pick of the 2011 NBA draft is one... »Read More
NBA Saturday: Olshey Digging for Diamonds
Neil Olshey scored a big win in the 2012 NBA Draft with Damian Lillard. Now he's in Portsmouth looking for another gem... San Antonio parts ways with Stephen Jackson, while New York says goodbye... »Read More
Lillard Wants to ‘finish this season right’
“You don’t want to have the type of season we’ve had, and then just go out like this,” Lillard said after practice Thursday. “I think it’s important for us to finish this season right.”... »Read More
NBA AM: John Henson’s Big Night
John Henson had a career-night against the Orlando Magic ... Down goes Anthony Davis ... Breaking down the latest on the Sacramento Kings situation ... Kobe Bryant and Damian Lillard have a shootout »Read More
Hickson, Blazers Union Coming to End?
There are no hard feelings and no regrets, but it appears these are the final days that JJ Hickson and the Trail Blazers are together, with both sides acknowledging this week that the writing... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: April 9th
Jonas Valanciunas and Damain Lillard were Rookies of the Month in March. Which other rookies are worth watching? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 23
Thirteen teams have clinched including all eight in the Eastern Conference - the NBA Power Rankings 23 weeks in . . . »Read More
NBA Sunday: Brooklyn’s Star Rounding Into Form
After a slow start to the season, Deron Williams is putting the league on notice... Looking at the West's lottery teams... Defense remains crucial to Bulls championship hopes. »Read More
Blazers Searching for Answers
Should the Blazers be fighting like demons to win every game even though the playoffs are out of reach or is this the time a veteran says, “Don’t stress about it…just go out there... »Read More
Portland’s Lillard More Vocal with Refs
Kobe basically smacked Damian Lillard upside the head. Still, Lillard, who was probably seeing two baskets at that time, attempted a shot that would have pulled the Trail Blazers within one point in the... »Read More
W. Matthews: ‘We’re Taking This For Granted’
By the time the dust settled, (Wesley) Matthews had called out the Blazers’ pride, heart, defense, toughness, professionalism, manhood and work ethic, vowing to address the team during Saturday’s practice in the same manner... »Read More
Portland to Make All-Star Bid for 2017
Portland Trail Blazers President Chris McGowan has informed CSNNW.com that he will make it known at an April 18 NBA Board of Governors meeting in New York, that he has every intention of preparing... »Read More
Blazers GM Olshey: We’ll Be Very Proactive
The Portland Trail Blazers may need to pursue other avenues beyond free agency this summer in order to acquire a center that can fill the void at a difference-making level. They are not equipped with... »Read More
NBA AM: Huge Blow To Nuggets’ Title Hopes
Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari appeared to suffer a serious knee injury. Were the Nuggets’ title hopes dashed in the process? »Read More
Tony Allen Mum on Free Agency, Blazers
(Tony) Allen could be one of the NBA’s most coveted free agents this summer. And this is the time of year when media following teams heading into the offseason with money to spend start... »Read More
Lillard Snaps Rookie Three-Point Record
Damian Lillard already has the Rookie of the Year award all but locked up, but he added some icing onto an outstanding season on Monday. The Portland Trail Blazers point guard drilled his 167th... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: April 2nd
Some good news for the Rookie Watch was the return of Andre Drummond and Bradley Beal from injury this week. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 22
After a lengthy slump, the N.Y. Knicks are suddenly hot, winners of eight straight - now sixth in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 22 »Read More
LaMarcus Aldridge Out Against Golden State
#Blazers F LaMarcus Aldridge (ankle) will not travel with the team to Oakland, Utah. via Chris Haynes via Twitter »Read More
Terry Stotts: ‘Playoff Odds Are Slim And None’
With a clutch and stunning late-game assault, the Utah Jazz delivered a virtual death blow to the Blazers’ miniscule playoff hopes, stealing a 105-95 victory before 19,527. The Jazz (37-36) moved into eighth place... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: March 26th
Will injuries shake up HOOPSWORLD's Rookie Watch in the final month of the season? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 21
The Houston Rockets are climbing up the NBA Power Rankings while the Boston Celtics are starting to fade. The NBA 21 weeks in . . . »Read More
NBA Sunday: Blazers Vow To Fight For Playoffs
The Blazers were thought to be dead in the water, but after two huge road victories they’re still alive in West’s playoff race »Read More
Damian Lillard Enjoys Maynor’s Boost
The question prompted Damian Lillard’s eyes to widen and a smile to spread wide across his face. Has he felt a difference since Eric Maynor joined the Trail Blazers? “I feel a huge difference,” Lillard... »Read More
Will the Lakers Make the Playoffs?
Even with Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol back in action and ready to roll, can the Los Angeles Lakers hold on to make the postseason? »Read More
Unearthing The Nonverbal NBA
Dr. Travis Heath takes a look at nonverbal communication in the NBA. »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: March 19th
The rookies to watch can change as coaches get freer with playing time, but no one is catching Damian Lillard now. »Read More
Wall, Aldridge Named Players of the Week
The Washington Wizards’ John Wall and the Portland Trail Blazers’ LaMarcus Aldridge on Monday were named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, March 11 through Sunday, March... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 20
The Denver Nuggets are the hottest team in the NBA, climbing to four in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 20. »Read More
Blazers’ Matthews ‘In A Bad Place Mentally’
“I don’t really believe in odds,’’ Blazers guard Wesley Matthews said. “Because I have defied them most of my life.’’ But there Matthews was earlier this week, storming out of the Blazers’ locker room... »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Power Forwards
With young power forwards like Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge owning the top six, can a veteran like Tim Duncan crack the list? »Read More
Mike Woodson ‘Worried’ About Anthony’s Knee
With uncertainty surrounding the condition of forward Carmelo Anthony’s right knee, New York Knicks Head Coach Mike Woodson admitted that he’s “worried” about his star forward. Anthony is in New York getting fluid from the... »Read More
Knicks’ Chandler, Anthony Hurt Knees in Loss
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony and center Tyson Chandler each left Wednesday night’s New York Knicks-Denver Nuggets game and did not return. Anthony departed early in the third quarter due to a sore... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: March 12th
Anthony Davis has been showing us what he can do lately, but is it too late to catch Damian Lillard for Rookie of the Year? »Read More
NBA PM: The Best NBA Team Ever?
Some historical perspective on LeBron James and the Miami HEAT ... Motiejunas' long road to Houston's starting lineup ... McMillan ready to coach again ... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 19
The Miami HEAT continue to dominate. The LA Lakers step into the West's top eight & 15 overall in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 19 »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Point Guards
Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook have been among the best point guards in the league this year, but neither cracks the top two of this list. »Read More
Anthony Davis May Battle Lillard for ROY
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard still appears to be the frontrunner to the win this season’s NBA’s Rookie of the Year award. But New Orleans Hornets rookie Anthony Davis got another opportunity... »Read More
Blazers’ Rookies Leonard, Claver Out Tonight
#Blazers Meyers Leonard (right) is doubtful and Victor Claver (left) is out tonight vs the Hornets with separate ankle injuries. via Joe Freeman of The Oregonian via Twitter »Read More
The Obtainable 2013 NBA Free Agents
Chris Paul is more likely than not to return to the L.A. Clippers this summer. Which big-name free agents are actually attainable? »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: March 5th
The NBA rookies to watch are solidifying their spots in this year's race. Is there any room left for newcomers? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 18
The Golden State Warriors take a sizable dip in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 18 »Read More
Brandon Roy on Return to Portland: ‘Perfect’
Brandon Roy finally made his much anticipated return to the Rose Garden as a member of the Timberwolves. And even though it was killing him not to be on the court playing, the ovation... »Read More
Nicolas Batum Aggravates Existing Injury
#Blazers F Nicolas Batum reaggravated his right wrist when he blocked J.J. Barea’s shot in the fourth quarter. via Chris Haynes via Twitter »Read More
Waiters, Lillard Named Rookies of the Month
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ Dion Waiters and the Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard today were named the Kia NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in February. Waiters ranked first among... »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: February 26th
After the All-Star break, which rookies are you watching. Slam Dunk champion Terrence Ross has been conspicuous by his absence. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 17
Behind LeBron James, the Miami HEAT are dominating - climbing to the top of the NBA Power Rankings through Week 17. »Read More
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