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Boston.com
2 weeks ago
Boston Celtics

Jaylen Brown scores 26 points and reaches 10,000 in his career in Celtics' 124-107 win over Portland

Jaylen Brown scored 26 points and reached 10,000 in his NBA career, leading the Celtics to their 13th straight home victory.
Boston Celtics locked up the league's best record and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. [ more ]
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Ex-NBAer learns he's autistic after son diagnosed

Former NBA forward Tony Snell can thank his son for helping him learn something important about himself.Appearing on NBC's "TODAY" on Friday, Snell revealed that he was able to discover as an adult that he has autism spectrum disorder after his 2-year-old son Karter was diagnosed at 18 months.
ESPN.com
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Believe it or not, Game 7 is here: What will decide this Celtics-Heat epic

Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior WriterMay 28, 2023, 11:08 PM ET

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What more do the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat have in store for Monday night's Game 7?
Already, this year's Eastern Conference finals has made history with the Celtics becoming just the fourth team in 151 chances to rally from a 3-0 deficit to force a Game 7 ( 8:30 p.m. ET on TNT), which hadn't happened since the Portland Trail Blazers won Games 4-6 against the Dallas Mavericks in 2003 -- a span of 82 consecutive series.
Bullets Forever
1 year ago
Washington Wizards

Wizards thump Celtics and move into 11th

Classic Wizards - missing three starters and having reached the point of the season where losing might help the franchise improve long-term - they come out and stomp the Boston Celtics, the second place team in the Eastern Conference.Behind an overpowering game from Kristaps Porzingis, the Wizards took control early and didn't relent.
Bullets Forever
1 year ago
Washington Wizards

Wizards roll over defenseless San Antonio Spurs

After losing four in a row, the Wizards took advantage of a classic NBA "get well" game and beat the San Antonio Spurs by a comfortable enough margin that big man Kristaps Porzingis didn't need to play in the fourth quarter.The lineup that blew the game open: Delon Wright, Jordan Goodwin, Corey Kispert, Anthony Gill and Daniel Gafford.
Hardwood Houdini
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

Why Robert Williams III is so critical to the Boston Celtics success in the playoffs

In his first game back from injury, Robert Williams III calmed Boston Celtics fans by having a net positive outing in the final game of Boston's six-game road trip.For the first time since March 3 in a stunning loss to the Nets, the former Texas A&M center Williams is back on the floor for the Boston Celtics.
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National Basketball Association
ESPN.com
1 month ago
National Basketball Association

Blazers' all rookie starting lineup 2nd in 50 years

The Portland Trail Blazers started five rookies for the second time in history since the tracking of starters began in NBA box scores over 50 years ago.
Both the Trail Blazers and the Nuggets were facing challenges due to missing key players like Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant, Deandre Ayton, Shaedon Sharpe, Malcolm Brogdon, Nikola Jokic, and Jamal Murray. [ more ]
ESPN.com
2 months ago
National Basketball Association

Blazers G Sharpe undergoes abdomen surgery

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe undergoes surgery for core muscle injury.
Sharpe will be reevaluated in six weeks. [ more ]
ESPN.com
3 months ago
National Basketball Association

Siakam has 21, but Blazers spoil Pacers debut

Jerami Grant scores 37 points as the Trail Blazers defeat the Pacers.
Pascal Siakam makes his debut with the Pacers after being traded from Toronto. [ more ]
ESPN.com
4 months ago
National Basketball Association

Steph's 3-pointer streak ends after 268 games

Stephen Curry's 3-point streak ended at 268 consecutive games.
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 118-114. [ more ]
ESPN.com
4 months ago
National Basketball Association

Sources: NBA grants Blazers $5.8M exception

The Portland Trail Blazers have been granted a $5.8 million disabled player exception following Robert Williams III's season-ending injury.
The Blazers have until March 10 to use the exception for a trade, waiver claim, or free agent signing. [ more ]
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New York Knicks
Posting and Toasting
1 month ago
New York Knicks

Game Thread: New York Knicks at Portland Trail Blazers, March 14, 2024

The New York Knicks are facing the Portland Trail Blazers in a game on Tuesday night.
Deandre Ayton and Anfernee Simons had standout performances in the Blazers' recent game. [ more ]
Posting and Toasting
1 month ago
New York Knicks

Scenes from the Knicks lollygagging to victory over league's fifth-worst team

The New York Knicks achieved a 105-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Deandre Ayton of the Portland Trail Blazers had an impressive performance with 31 points and 14 rebounds. [ more ]
Posting and Toasting
1 month ago
New York Knicks

Knicks' Upcoming Week: March 10-16, 2024

Knicks hold a 2-0 series lead against the Sixers, who are dealing with key injuries.
The Blazers and Kings games seem favorable for the Knicks based on opponents' recent performance. [ more ]
Posting and Toasting
3 months ago
New York Knicks

Scenes from blowin out the Blazers at MSG

The New York Knicks are the NBA's only undefeated team in 2024 and have a five-game winning streak.
The Blazers have been struggling this season, with poor coaching and a dysfunctional offense. [ more ]
Posting and Toasting
3 months ago
New York Knicks

Game Thread: Knicks vs Trail Blazers, January 9, 2024

The Portland Trail Blazers are struggling and facing trade speculations
Anfernee Simons is the Blazers' offensive leader [ more ]
Posting and Toasting
1 year ago
New York Knicks

Turnovers and double-digit deficits have plagued Knicks in recent losing streak

One area the New York Knicks have done a great job in this season is limiting turnovers.Looking at the season, the Knicks average the fourth fewest turnovers per game.In Tom Thibodeau's three years coaching the Knicks, not turning it over is an area they've succeeded in:


2020-21: Sixth-fewest turnovers per game
2021-22: Tied for tenth in fewest turnovers per game
2022-23 (current): Fourth-fewest turnovers per game


Point guard Jalen Brunson has been a spotlight for the Knicks' consistency with the ball.
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Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
LA Lakers

D'Angelo Russell continues to boost his value for Lakers, scoring 34 in blowout win

D'Angelo Russell shines as Lakers win against Trail Blazers
Russell's recent performance may impact trade discussions [ more ]
Silver Screen and Roll
3 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Lakers vs. Blazers Preview: Which Laker team is going to show up?

The Lakers lost to the struggling Brooklyn Nets after two consecutive wins against playoff teams.
The Lakers collapsed in the third quarter after starting with an 11-point lead. [ more ]
Posting and Toasting
11 months ago
New York Knicks

A primer for tonight's NBA Draft Lottery

Tonight's 2023 NBA draft lottery could finally close the book on the Kristaps Porziņģis trade.In January, 2019, the New York Knicks sent Porziņģis with Trey Burke, Tim Hardaway Jr., and Courtney Lee to the Dallas Mavericks for DeAndre Jordan, Wesley Matthews, Dennis Smith Jr., a 2021 1st round draft pick, and a top-10 protected 2023 1st round draft pick.
www.mercurynews.com
11 months ago
Golden State Warriors

Ahead of Game 4, Warriors make another starting lineup change vs. Lakers, per report

LOS ANGELES The Warriors will trot out their third different starting lineup in four games against the Los Angeles Lakers.Gary Payton II, who has been largely out of the rotation in the first three games, will get the starting nod alongside the usuals Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Draymond Green at center, according to the Athletic.
Pippen Ain't Easy
1 year ago
Chicago Bulls

Bulls vs. Blazers prediction and odds for Friday, March 24 (Bulls Stay Hot)

Two teams headed in opposite directions meet tonight when Chicago plays at Portland.The Chicago Bulls (6-4 over last 10) are hanging on to the final spot in the play-in tournament in the East while the Portland Trail Blazers (3-7 over last 10) are 3.5 games behind the Los Angeles Lakers for the West's final play-in seed.
Silver Screen and Roll
1 year ago
LA Lakers

Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Preview: Waiting on stars

On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Portland Trail Blazers, looking to start a little bit of a winning streak after breaking one of the losing variety in their most recent game.That game occurred up in the bay, where the Lakers were able to beat the Stephen Curry-less Golden State Warriors to a final score of 109-103.
Brooklyn Nets
New York Post
3 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets blow late lead, lose at buzzer in heartbreaking loss to Trail Blazers

The Nets blew a fourth-quarter lead and lost to the Trail Blazers.
The Nets have dropped 14 of their last 17 games. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Simons beats buzzer and woeful Nets

Anfernee Simons' last-second shot lifted the Portland Trail Blazers to a victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
The Nets have been struggling, losing nine of their last ten games. [ more ]
www.amny.com
3 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Simons hits winner with 0.2 seconds left, Trail Blazers beat Nets 105-103 | amNewYork

Anfernee Simons hit a winning floater with 0.2 seconds left to give the Portland Trail Blazers a 105-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
Jerami Grant led the Blazers with 30 points and eight rebounds. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets hope to 'blaze' new path in Portland

The Brooklyn Nets have been struggling and have lost their last three games, including a disappointing loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Nets coach Jacque Vaughn is challenging the team to perform and give their all on both ends of the floor. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets hope to 'blaze' new path in Portland

The Brooklyn Nets have been struggling and have lost their last three games, including a disappointing loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Nets coach Jacque Vaughn is challenging the team to perform and give their all on both ends of the floor. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets get 'Blazed' before Paris trip

The Brooklyn Nets lost a disappointing overtime game to the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Nets are now preparing to play the Cleveland Cavaliers in Paris. [ more ]
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Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Nets hope to 'blaze' new path in Portland

The Brooklyn Nets have been struggling and have lost their last three games, including a disappointing loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Nets coach Jacque Vaughn is challenging the team to perform and give their all on both ends of the floor. [ more ]
BKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Nets Lose Lead To Force OT, But Come Up Short To Trailblazers

The Portland Trail Blazers won an overtime victory against the Brooklyn Nets, shooting 52.6% from the 3-point line.
Despite Mikal Bridges scoring 42 points, the Nets couldn't build momentum and have dropped to 9th place in the Eastern Conference. [ more ]
ESPN.com
4 months ago
Golden State Warriors

Steph's 3-pointer streak ends after 268 games

Stephen Curry's 3-point streak ended at 268 consecutive games.
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 118-114. [ more ]
ESPN.com
4 months ago
Golden State Warriors

Steph's 3-pointer streak ends after 268 games

Stephen Curry's 3-point streak ended at 268 consecutive games.
The Golden State Warriors defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 118-114. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
4 months ago
Golden State Warriors

Behind Curry and Kuminga, Warriors flip flat start into win over Portland

The Golden State Warriors came back from a first-half deficit to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-106.
Jonathan Kuminga's performance off the bench was crucial in the Warriors' victory, with 13 points and two steals in just under 16 minutes of play. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Golden State Warriors

Warriors share promising update on Gary Payton II and when he could be back

Gary Payton II is slated to participate in a full-team practice this weekend and could be cleared to play as soon as Sunday, the Warriors announced Thursday afternoon.Payton has continued to make progress in his recovery from an abdominal injury that was flagged during a routine physical after the Portland Trail Blazers dealt the NBA journeyman back to the Warriors as part of a four-team trade in February.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Golden State Warriors

Warriors face Sunday deadline on Payton trade

Feb 11, 2023



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The Golden State Warriors are under a 9:30 p.m. ET deadline on Sunday to make a decision on squashing a four-team trade with the Portland Trail Blazers, Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons because of issues surrounding Gary Payton II's abdomen injury, sources told ESPN on Saturday.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Golden State Warriors

Sources: Warriors go through with Payton trade

Feb 12, 2023



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The Golden State Warriors completed a four-team trade that allows guard Gary Payton II to pass his physical and three more players --- James Wiseman (Detroit), Saddiq Bey (Atlanta) and Kevin Knox (Portland) -- cleared beginning Monday, sources told ESPN on Sunday night.
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
LA Clippers

Kawhi Leonard scores 34 as Clippers edge Portland to extend winning streak

The Los Angeles Clippers achieved their aim of staying focused and playing the full 48 minutes, resulting in a 132-127 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 34 points and five assists, while Paul George contributed 20 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. [ more ]
Raptors Rapture
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

3 Blazers players Raptors should target in Draft Day trade

The Toronto Raptors and Portland Trail Blazers might end up consummating a huge trade that forces both of these franchises to make huge pivots in their long-term directions.The Raptors are eyeing a retool that could see them change their entire roster, while the Blazers want to build around Damian Lillard.
Raptors Rapture
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Way too early prediction of Raptors' 2023-24 starting lineup

The Toronto Raptors, if we are going to believe what Masai Ujiri hinted at during his postseason media availability, are willing to make all sorts of changes as they try to figure out the right combination needed to shake off last season's disappointment and get back in the postseason hunt.The Raptors have been linked to some earth-shattering trade ideas, including a move that flips OG Anunoby or Pascal Siakam to the Portland Trail Blazers for the No. 3 pick in the draft.
Raptors Rapture
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Raptors: This 3-way trade with Charlotte and Portland works for all

Currently, the Toronto Raptors are in no man's land.The Raptors are not good enough to go deep in the playoffs.But they're also not terrible enough to be in the lottery.Changes on this roster need to be made, which is why Toronto should make a trade involving a top-three draft pick.Toronto should contact the Portland Trail Blazers and the Charlotte Hornets to make a three-team trade involving the second and third picks.
Raptors Rapture
11 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Second lottery trade partner emerges for Masai Ujiri, Raptors

The Toronto Raptors may have the No. 13 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, but that doesn't mean they are automatically going to be locked into taking just one player in this lottery.With trade rumors afoot once again surrounding players like OG Anunoby, Toronto could be eyeing another draft pick.The Raptors and Portland Trail Blazers have been linked together for quite some time, as the Blazers appear ready to trade away the No. 3 overall pick in order to get one more starter to help Damian Lillard compete for a championship.
Raptors Rapture
11 months ago
Toronto Raptors

OG Anunoby trade talk may heat up after latest Blazers rumors

The Toronto Raptors are one of many teams who may need to get on the horn with the Portland Trail Blazers.The Blazers have the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, but they have not so subtly hinted that they will look to trade that pick away for a veteran like OG Anunoby that can help them win now.The No. 3 pick in this draft will guarantee Toronto a shot at either standout point guard Scoot Henderson or Alabama wing Brandon Miller, both of whom would go No. 1 overall in most drafts without a generational prospect like Victor Wembanyama.
Raptors Rapture
11 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Raptors could land Scoot Henderson with this bold trade to No. 3

While the Toronto Raptors did not move up in the 2023 NBA Draft order during the lottery revealing on Tuesday night, the Portland Trail Blazers managed to get extremely lucky when they moved up to the No. 3 overall spot.That doesn't mean they will keep the pick, however.With Damian Lillard still without an NBA Finals appearance, Portland has hinted that they will do everything to maximize their chances of competing for a title with No. 0 on the roster.
All U Can Heat
10 months ago
Miami Heat

8 High-ceiling reclamation projects Miami Heat could target

The Miami Heat has been a model franchise in the NBA for the past two decades.During that span, they've won three NBA Championships, seven NBA Finals appearances, nine conference finals appearances, and have missed the playoffs just four times.While a big reason for the Heat's success over the last 20 years has been their stars (Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O'Neal, LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Jimmy Butler, and Bam Adebayo), they also wouldn't have accumulated all of that success if it wasn't for what could be described as the league's best developmental system.
www.newyorker.com
10 months ago
Culture

Nikola Jokic Got Here Patiently

Nikola Jokic was asleep when the Denver Nuggets drafted him with the forty-first pick in the 2014 N.B.A. draft.Famously, when the pick was announced, ESPN, which televised the draft, was airing a Taco Bell commercial, for a cross between a burrito and a quesadillathe quesarito.Jokic's name flashed on a chyron below the ad.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

LeBron James is out tonight at Portland, expected back Wednesday

LeBron James has been downgraded to out for Monday night's game against the Portland Trail Blazers because of left ankle soreness, but coach Darvin Ham expects the Lakers' All-Star forward to play Wednesday night at home against New Orleans.James, who was listed as questionable on the injury report Sunday, will miss his third consecutive game.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles Rams

Lakers have no answer for Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers' hot shooting in loss

LeBron James worked out hard after the Lakers completed their shoot-around Monday morning, battling in the post, running to the three-point arc, throwing down dunks, hitting pull-up jumpers, his sweat all over the Moda Center court.But James didn't play Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, missing his third consecutive game because of left ankle soreness.
Wiz of Awes
10 months ago
Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards: what would it take to trade for the Hornets' no.2 pick?

The latest reporting from Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer suggests that the Washington Wizards have explored trades to move up to the top three in the NBA Draft.The most obvious trade partner is the Portland Trail Blazers for their third pick, but there is no guarantee that the player the Wizards are targeting will be there at #3.
Wiz of Awes
10 months ago
Washington Wizards

Can the Wizards move up in the draft to land Scoot Henderson?

As the NBA Draft and offseason are fast approaching, trade speculations around the league are in full swing.Shams Charania of the Athletic reported that the New Orleans Pelicans are interested in moving up to the top three of the NBA Draft to select guard Scoot Henderson.The most likely pick available in the top three is the no.3 that belongs to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Bullets Forever
1 year ago
Washington Wizards

Wizards at Warriors final score: Washington can't keep up with Golden State, 135-126

The Washington Wizards were outgunned by the Golden State Warriors on Monday in an offense-first 135-126 affair.The Wiz had no problems scoring the ball as they shot a staggering 60 percent from the field; a shooting clip like that usually yields a win for any NBA team.But that's not the case when the opposing side shoot just as well while connecting on 20 of 40 three-pointers.
Bullets Forever
1 year ago
Washington Wizards

Wizards at Trail Blazers odds and more

The Washington Wizards play the Portland Trail Blazers at 10 p.m. ET.Here are the odds!The odds*
According to DraftKings, the Wizards are 3.5 point underdogs compared to the Trail Blazers.The over-under for total scoring is 236 points.Washington is 12-18 on the road while Portland is 16-13 at home.By default, it shouldn't be surprising that the Wizards are underdogs, but they also aren't expected to lose by 20.
Bullets Forever
1 year ago
Washington Wizards

Could the NBA's single game scoring record be broken?

Here are this week's national NBA survey results from SB Nation Reacts.Our Washington Wizards team survey results were released yesterday.A decisive majority think the NBA's single game record COULD be broken again

Forty-two percent of our national respondents believe that Wilt Chamberlin's single game scoring record will never be broken again.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
National Basketball Association

It Was Banned for Decades. Now the Miami Heat May Use It to Win a Title.

One of the catchiest chants in the N.B.A. is an acknowledgment of one of the game's most thankless tasks: De-fense!Clap.Clap.De-fense!It rained down this week as the Miami Heat coped with the nearly impossible challenge of slowing two of the league's most fearsome players the Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray during the N.B.A. finals in front of their home crowd.
All U Can Heat
10 months ago
Miami Heat

Damian Lillard lists Miami Heat as top hypothetical trade destination, unless one thing happens

Although Damian Lillard's top priority is to help build a championship-caliber roster with the Portland Trail Blazers, he said recently that if he were traded that the Miami Heat would be an appealing destination.During an interview with Showtime's The Last Stand, host Brian Custer asked Lillard which among the Heat, Knicks, Celtics and Nets would be the most ideal hypothetical trade destinations.
All U Can Heat
11 months ago
Miami Heat

NBA Draft lottery took this superstar trade off the table for the Miami Heat

The Miami Heat didn't have any pingpong balls in Tuesday's NBA lottery drawing, but they did have something at stake.By most insiders' accounts, this could be an active offseason in the NBA with another shake of the superstar snowglobe.The eyes of many front offices will be trained on the Portland Trail Blazers and, specifically, Damian Lillard.
Hot Hot Hoops
1 year ago
Miami Heat

BREAKING: Miami Heat plan to sign Kevin Love and Cody Zeller, per reports

Cody Zeller and Kevin Love both plan to sign with the Miami Heat this week, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and the AP's Tim Reynolds reported Sunday.Love's expectatation is to "play a sizable role in the Heat's frontcourt rotation as they push into the Eastern Conference playoffs," per Wojnarowski.
Hot Hot Hoops
1 year ago
Miami Heat

GAME PREVIEW: Can Heat get bounce back against Hawks?

After last night's heartbreaking defeat to the New York Knicks, the Miami Heat will look to bounce back at home against the Atlanta Hawks inside Miami-Dade Arena, where the Heat have lost three straight games, on Saturday.Despite Jimmy Butler's remarkable 33-point performance, Julius Randle's dominant 43-point outing - including a last-second heave - en route to the Knicks' 122-120 win over the Heat, who have lost six of their last seven games.
Hot Hot Hoops
1 year ago
Miami Heat

Heat take control late for gritty 117-109 win over visiting Hawks

Trae Young was held to a season-low eight points and Bam Adebayo bounced back with a 30-point game to lead the Miami Heat to a much-needed 117-109 victory at the Miami-Dade Arena on Saturday night.Miami not only won for just the second time in eight games, but the win over their division rivals extended their lead over the Hawks to 1.5 games for seventh in the Eastern Conference and gave them a 2-1 lead for the season series with one more game between them to be played on Monday.
Bleacher Report
10 months ago
Boston Celtics

Isiah Thomas' Advice to Jaylen Brown on Celtics Contract Extension: 'Take the Money'

Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images If Jaylen Brown is soliciting advice on what to do about his future, Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas is here to offer a take.Speaking to Steve Bulpett of Heavy.com,Thomas said the Boston Celtics forward should "take the money."Bulpett did note Thomas, who has been a mentor to Brown throughout his career, made the comment with a laugh.
Hardwood Houdini
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

Best NBA prop bets today for Celtics vs. Blazers (Bet on Al Horford)

The Boston Celtics, despite being 5-5 in their last 10 games, are just two game back form the Milwaukee Bucks for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.Tonight, they'll hit the road to take on the struggling Portland Trail Blazers, who need to win games in a hurry if they want to make the postseason.
Hardwood Houdini
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

Boston Celtics Game Tonight: Celtics vs Trail Blazers Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for March 17

The Boston Celtics got away with a win over the Timberwolves on Wednesday by the skin of their teeth, and on March 17, the Cs hope to honor St. Patrick with a victory on his unofficial holiday against the Blazers in Portland.Against Minnesota, things came down to the very last minute.Grant Williams won a controversial jump ball over Rudy Gobert, and Jayson Tatum iced the game with two free throws in the final two seconds - being given an extra technical foul shot due to Gobert's complaints about Williams potentially getting away with tapping the ball before it hit its peak in the air.
Bleacher Report
1 year ago
Boston Celtics

Celtics' Marcus Smart Has Felt NBA Refs Have 'Had a Personal Vendetta' Against Him

Jason Miller/Getty Images Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart is one of the most passionate, feisty players in the NBA, and sometimes it gets him in trouble with officials, whom he believes have a "vendetta" against him.Smart said, via The Athletic's Jared Weiss:
"In my nine years, I definitely have had that where I've felt that officials had a personal vendetta, and numerous, too.
Raptors Rapture
10 months ago
Toronto Raptors

NBA mock draft: Raptors move up with crazy Pascal Siakam trade

The Toronto Raptors have been one of the hottest names in the NBA trade market, as teams are coveting names like Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby.Those in the NBA mock draft markets often factor in big deals involving Toronto flipping one of those names for a top-five pick.The Portland Trail Blazers, owners of the No. 3 pick, have been l inked to both of those names quite regularly.
www.amny.com
11 months ago
New York Knicks

Can the Knicks trade into the 2023 NBA Draft | amNewYork

With the Dallas Mavericks getting the 10th pick in last night's NBA Draft lottery, the New York Knicks currently do not have a pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.The Knicks traded their own first-round pick to Portland as part of the Josh Hart trade but could have gotten the Mavericks' pick if it fell outside of the top 10.
www.nytimes.com
11 months ago
National Basketball Association

San Antonio Spurs Get the No. 1 Pick in the N.B.A. Draft Lottery

The San Antonio Spurs won the 2023 N.B.A. draft lottery on Tuesday, giving them the No. 1 pick in June's draft and the right to select the most anticipated prospect since LeBron James: the 19-year-old French star Victor Wembanyama.The No. 2 pick went to the Charlotte Hornets, the third to the Portland Trail Blazers and the fourth to the Houston Rockets.
www.amny.com
11 months ago
New York Knicks

2023 NBA Draft Lottery: How to watch, odds, Knicks potential pick, more | amNewYork

Boulogne-Levallois' Victor Wembanyama looks on during the Elite basketball match Boulogne-Levallois against JDA Dijon at the Palais de Sports Jean-Michel Geoffroy in Dijon, central France, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023.On Sunday, May 7, 2023, he played before a crowd of about 15,000 fans in Paris as part of his farewell tour before coming to the NBA.
Pippen Ain't Easy
11 months ago
Chicago Bulls

How does the NBA Draft Lottery work? Bulls need luck on their side

Now that they've been eliminated from the play-in tournament and their 2022-23 season is officially in the books, the Chicago Bulls must now turn toward planning for the offseason if they want to experience a better fate next time around.With the draft set to take place first, now is the time to cross our fingers and pray the Bulls luck on lottery night.
Silver Screen and Roll
1 year ago
LA Lakers

Lakers vs. Pelicans Preview: Battle for positioning

The Lakers head to New Orleans, where they commence a quick road trip and back-to-back games versus the Pelicans and the Houston Rockets.The purple and gold have won seven out of their last 10 crucial games, and while that has certainly helped their quest in extending their season past April, no game holds more weight than Tuesday's against the Pelicans.
Bleacher Report
11 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Mikal Bridges Trade Rumors: Nets Not Interested in Blazers Deal for No. 3 Draft Pick

Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images The Brooklyn Nets are setting a high price if they're going to trade Mikal Bridges.Alex Schiffer of The Athletic reported the Nets are not interested in trading Bridges to the Portland Trail Blazers, even if they were to make Anfernee Simons and the No. 3 overall pick in June's draft available for trade.
Pippen Ain't Easy
11 months ago
Chicago Bulls

2023 NBA Draft: Bulls considering trading up for the No. 3 pick?

Without any draft picks at their disposal in the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls will be forced to get crafty if they want to come away with a promising prospect to add to their young core.Although I've primarily had my eye on undrafted or late second-round players the Bulls could acquire this summer, it seems the front office has their eyes set quite a bit higher than myself.
Pippen Ain't Easy
11 months ago
Chicago Bulls

Grade the Trade: Bulls move up in the draft to select the next Derrick Rose

The Chicago Bulls have plenty to think about this offseason, especially after a disappointing season where they were unable to make it to the playoffs.Various reports have come out that the Bulls are expecting to retool their roster around Zach LaVine, and this has understandably caused an avalanche of rumors surrounding the team's roster going into next season.
Pippen Ain't Easy
11 months ago
Chicago Bulls

Why interest in Deandre Ayton on the trade block is bad sign for Bulls

The Chicago Bulls have recently been in trade rumors surrounding 2018's former No. 1 overall pick, Deandre Ayton.Per Bleacher Report's Sean Deveney, Ayton is on Chicago's list of players of interest, and the Bulls join the Dallas Mavericks, Charlotte Hornets, and Portland Trail Blazers as the top suitors for the 24-year-old, with each team looking to complement their star guards with a top center in the league.
Pippen Ain't Easy
1 year ago
Chicago Bulls

3 Draft prospects the Chicago Bulls should target in the Sweet 16

This year's March Madness has been just as wild as ever, with the third-ever No. 15 seed advancing past the first weekend in Princeton, to Farleigh Dickinson pulling off the biggest upset in NCAA tournament history, there's been plenty of reasons to tune in as a fan.The Chicago Bulls should also be keeping their eyes on the action, as there are quite a few players still participating in the tourney that would make welcome additions to the team for next season.
Pippen Ain't Easy
1 year ago
Chicago Bulls

Predicting the Chicago Bulls next 6 games: Can they make a playoff push?

The Chicago Bulls are beginning to hit their stride, winning 3 in a row and 5 of their last 6.They have been able to re-enter the playoff race behind some excellent play from its stars, Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan.Additionally, they have been able to string together the best defensive rating in the league since Patrick Beverley joined the team
This combination has brought some excitement back to the franchise as they find themselves in the thick of the playoff race as the season winds down.
Pippen Ain't Easy
1 year ago
Chicago Bulls

4 Draft prospects Bulls must watch closely in March Madness

As March Madness is finally set to tip off today, we'll be treated to a showcase of the nation's best young talent.The good news here is that the Chicago Bulls have two first-round picks in the upcoming draft.The bad news, however, is that neither pick is guaranteed to convey and the Bulls may be left sitting this one out on the sidelines altogether.
Bleacher Report
11 months ago
Brooklyn Nets

Mikal Bridges Rumors: 'Nets Aren't Interested' in Blazers Trade After Draft Lottery

Sarah Stier/Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers may want to get help for Damian Lillard this offseason, but it doesn't seem like a Mikal Bridges trade is going to be an option for them.Per The Athletic's Alex Schiffer, the Nets "aren't interested" in dealing Bridges to Portland even after the results of the 2023 NBA draft lottery.
Raptors Rapture
11 months ago
Toronto Raptors

Raptors fail to move up in 2023 NBA Draft order, avoid Knicks disaster

Fate and the laws of probability were not on the side of the Toronto Raptors as the NBA Draft lottery approached.Not only were they outside of the postseason picture, but they had more than a 90% chance of remaining stuck at No. 13 overall and failing to make a miraculous ascension into the top four.
SFGATE
11 months ago
SF real estate

Former NBA Forward Martell Webster Selling Portland, OR, Home for $3M

Realtor.com / Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Former NBA forward Martell Webster is ready to part ways with his handsome home in Portland, OR.A native of the Pacific Northwest, Webster was a high school standout in Seattle before making his 2019 NBA debut with the Portland Trail Blazers at the age of 19.
EverOut Portland
11 months ago
Portland

Ticket Alert: 6LACK, Bryson Tiller, and More Portland Events Going On Sale This Week - EverOut Portland

Moody Maryland rapper will swing through town on his Since I Have a Lover tour, supporting his first album in five years.Fellow Billboard-charting rapper Bryson Tiller will also stop by Portland in the near future.If bluegrass is more your vibe, the aptly-named guitar virtuoso Billy Strings has announced a two-night stint at Moda Center this fall.
Raptors Rapture
1 year ago
Toronto Raptors

Raptors should target multiple Blazers players before impending Portland retool

Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors may have had it rough this season after taking a step back, but they can take solace in the fact that they are having a better season than the Portland Trail Blazers in the Western Conference.Damian Lillard is averaging over 32 points per game, yet this team is in the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Golden State Warriors

Warriors' GPII feeling 'like myself'; probable Sun.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Gary Payton II is considered probable for the Golden State Warriors game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, coach Steve Kerr said.Payton scrimmaged on Friday and was a full participant at the team's light practice Saturday afternoon.He will warm up on Sunday with the intent to play.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Golden State Warriors

Gary Payton II probable for Sunday's game against Minnesota

SAN FRANCISCO The Warriors' wait for Gary Payton II's return could soon be over.Six weeks after he rejoined his former team via trade, Payton might finally suit up for Golden State this weekend.Payton scrimmaged Friday and went through a light practice Saturday, coach Steve Kerr said.He's listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, meaning he'll warm-up with the intention of playing.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Golden State Warriors

Warriors: Gary Payton II making progress on core muscle injury

SAN FRANCISCO Gary Payton II took an important step in his recovery from a core muscle injury in the last week.Payton recently returned to various on-court activities and his workload is expected to intensify in the coming days, the Warriors announced Monday.Payton has yet to play for the Warriors since they acquired the defensive ace in a four-team deal at the Feb. 9 trade deadline as he continued to deal with pain stemming from an offseason surgery to repair a core muscle injury.
ESPN.com
1 year ago
Golden State Warriors

Sources: Payton injury puts 4-team trade at risk

SAN FRANCISCO -- Significant concerns over Gary Payton II's physical exam with Golden State has put Thursday's four-team trade involving the Warriors, Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers in jeopardy, sources confirmed to ESPN.The Warriors have until 9:30 p.m. ET on Sunday to go through with the deal or rescind the entire trade, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Golden State Warriors

Draymond Green probable for Warriors' game vs. Portland after positive MRI results

SAN FRANCISCO The Warriors started this week by taking a collective sigh of relief for a variety of reasons.Not only did they get a key win over the Minnesota Timberwolves that propelled them to sole possession of the seventh seed in the Western Conference playoff race Sunday night, but they also received some positive news on the injury front on Monday.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Golden State Warriors

Steph Curry takes encouraging step in lead-up to return, though timetable still unknown

SAN FRANCISCO Steph Curry took a promising step in his return from injury.Curry and Andre Iguodala went through a scrimmage at Chase Center on Tuesday morning with the Warriors' two-way players and backup players.The Warriors are expected to have an official update on Wednesday on Curry's status and a potential timetable to return.
Raptors Rapture
1 year ago
Toronto Raptors

Raptors news: Norman Powell says Raptors got "lucky", Christian Koloko's status

The Toronto Raptors would not have been able to take down the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals way back in 2019 without the contributions of expert 3-point marksman Norman Powell.He's shown after leaving Toronto that he is still an elite shooter.After being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers for Gary Trent Jr. and eventually moving to the Los Angeles Clippers, Powell has made a nasty habit of poking his old team in the ribs ever so slightly.
Posting and Toasting
1 year ago
New York Knicks

Miles McBride's career game against the Trail Blazers highlights the Knicks' depth

The New York Knicks' four-game road trip came to an end Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers.It was their third game in four days and they were without point guard Jalen Brunson for a third straight game.Immanuel Quickley would take Brunson's spot in the starting five, which left the bench without a key contributor.
Raptors Rapture
1 year ago
Toronto Raptors

Former Raptors great leaves rival to become HC at Georgia Tech

The Toronto Raptors are quite a ways behind the rival Boston Celtics when it comes to competing for a championship.Boston has set up a very sustainable roster led by an expert cabal of coaches, one of them being former Raptors point guard and top draft pick Damon Stoudamire.Stoudamire, like Marcus Camby and Tracy McGrady, ended up becoming another player that Toronto gave up on too quickly (even if he forced his way out).
Posting and Toasting
1 year ago
New York Knicks

REPORT: Bucks have expressed interest in Derrick Rose

In a recent substack article, Marc Stein wrote that according to league sources the Milwaukee Bucks are interested in trading for New York's Derrick Rose.(Paywalled)
Derrick was a significant contributor during the 2020-21 season.Due to injury, he appeared in only 26 games last season.Since returning this season, he has been largely unproductive on the floor for New York, averaging 5.8 points and 1.8 assists in 26 games before coach Tom Thibodeau shortened his rotation and squeezed out Rose.
Posting and Toasting
1 year ago
New York Knicks

Reviewing the Knicks' trade deadline

Now that the dust that is the trade deadline has settled, let's take a look at what the Knicks did and, just as importantly, what they didn't do.Let's start off with the lone move they did make.The Knicks sent out Cam Reddish, Ryan Arcidiacono, Svi Mykhailiuk and a 2023 lottery-protected first-round pick to the Portland Trail Blazers and in return, they acquired Josh Hart.
Posting and Toasting
1 year ago
New York Knicks

REPORT: Josh Hart likely to re-sign with Knicks, RJ Barrett remains trade capital, and extending Immanuel Quickley will be expensive.

In the latest episode of the HoopsHype podcast, SNY's Ian Begley joined Michael Scotto to discuss the New York Knicks.One of the key topics was Josh Hart's upcoming $13 million player option.Scotto tells us not to worry about losing the Knicks newest guard dawg.He believes Josh Hart will turn down his $13 million player option and negotiate a new contract with the Knicks during the upcoming summer.
www.cbc.ca
1 year ago
Toronto

Poeltl, Siakam power Raptors past Magic heading into all-star break | CBC Sports

It took Jakob Poeltl three games to find his role in the Toronto Raptors' offence.When he did, the results were impressive.Poeltl's 30 points were one shy of a career high as he led the Raptors past the Orlando Magic 123-113 on Tuesday.He also had nine rebounds and six blocked shots in his best performance since being traded to Toronto from San Antonio last Thursday.
New York Daily News
1 year ago
Brooklyn Nets

Jacque Vaughn: Nets players 'concerned about winning' amid blowout losing streak

After yet another blowout loss in the aftermath of the mega trades that sent Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving out West - including the second lopsided loss to the Knicks at Madison Square Garden during this stretch - Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn suggested team morale has taken a hit."We have some competitive guys, and so they are concerned about winning.
Dodgers Nation
1 year ago
LA Dodgers

Dodgers News: Trayce Thompson Shares a Lesson from Kobe Bryant

Dodgers outfielder Trayce Thompson lived a different life growing up than most of us, or even most baseball players.While a lot of ballplayers grow up around baseball, Trayce is the son of an NBA basketball player and the brother of two others.Mychal Thompson's NBA playing career ended while Trayce was still in diapers, but his post-playing career kept him involved, first with the Portland Trail Blazers and then with the Los Angeles Lakers.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Golden State Warriors

Warriors come alive in third quarter to beat Portland

SAN FRANCISCO The Warriors rallied back from a double-figure deficit Tuesday night to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 123-105.The Warriors looked to be putting up another dud after an erratic first half, where they turned the ball over 11 times and committed too many fouls.But they flipped the script in the second half to go on and win their third straight game.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Golden State Warriors

Warriors 3 Things: Steve Kerr entered playoff mode before Golden State's win over Portland. That's a huge boost for the Dubs

SAN FRANCISCO Mark the date: Feb. 28, 2023.That's the night the Golden State Warriors, after months of messing around and playing .500basketball, decided to get down to business this season.The Warriors' second half against the Portland Trail Blazers was the team's best two quarters of basketball in weeks.
www.mercurynews.com
1 year ago
Golden State Warriors

Steph Curry could return during Warriors' next road trip, per reports

Steph Curry is nearing a return to action just in time for a key stretch of the Warriors' playoff push.Curry, who has missed the last 11 games with a left leg injury, is likely to return sometime during the Warriors' upcoming three-game road trip that starts against the Los Angeles Lakers on March 5, then against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday and Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday, according to ESPN.
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