Tag: Portland Trail Blazers
Post-draft NBA power rankings
The NBA draft is never an automatic fix for struggling teams, but one excellent night can quickly boost a franchise's outlook and standing in the league.
Following the...
J.J. Hickson arrested on armed robbery charges
Former NBA player J.J. Hickson was arrested on Friday and charged with armed robbery for an alleged involvement in a home invasion.
According to Fox 5 Atlanta, Hickson...
Worst possible outcomes for top NBA free agents
As basketball fans peruse the list of NBA free agents, they're eager to build the best-case scenario for their favorite team. But that plan rarely goes off...
Predicting landing spots for NBA’s top 15 free agents
The NBA season came to a close on Saturday as the Golden State Warriors wrapped up their second consecutive title and third in four years. Now the...
LeBron James takes vicious shot at Blazers talking up Kevin Durant
LeBron James showed no mercy taking a vicious shot at the Portland Trail Blazers for having passed up Kevin Durant in favor of Greg Oden Thursday during...
Blazers star has downright ridiculous take on Kevin Durant
Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is coming of one of the best Finals performances in Association history.
With his team leading the best-of-seven series against the Cleveland...
10 best NBA free agents who might actually change teams
The NBA offseason is typically an exciting time. Big names hit the market, rumors swirl and fans of several rebuilding teams dream about landing a superstar. But...
C.J. McCollum: Cavs ‘one of the worst defensive teams I’ve ever played against’
The defensive struggles of the Cleveland Cavaliers have been well documented. Now, we can include Portland Trail Blazers guard C.J. McCollum among its critics.
Speaking on the Pull up...
Early look at top 20 NBA free agents
The NBA is nearing its championship round in the playoffs, but a strong majority of the league is already putting its full energy toward summer preparation. Since...
Winners and losers thus far in the NBA Playoffs
The NBA conference finals are set. We'll soon see the Houston Rockets attempt to dethrone the defending champion Golden State Warriors out west. Back east, the Boston...
WATCH: Things are getting a little out of hand between the Pelicans and Blazers
Up 3-0 in their first-round playoff matchup against the Portland Trail Blazers, Alvin Gentry and the New Orleans Pelicans are looking to finish off the sweep at...
One takeaway from each NBA team’s regular season
It's a wrap. The long, drawn-out regular season is over. A total of 16 teams will now battle to hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy sometime in June....
Eight NBA stars facing the most pressure down the stretch
Playoff matchups have not yet been set. There's certainly a whole lot that has not been decided with just a few days remaining in the NBA regular...
Each NBA team’s regular-season MVP
The 2017-18 NBA campaign is drawing to a close, and one player from every franchise has been instrumental in his level of team's success during the regular...
12 most underrated NBA stars from 2017-18 season
As the 2017-18 season winds to a close, much of the basketball world will be focused on NBA stars competing for major awards. But they're not the...
One fatal flaw for each NBA championship contender
Now that the NBA regular season is coming to a conclusion, we're still witnessing parity on a level we have not seen around the Association in some...
LaMarcus Aldridge shares regret about relationship with Damian Lillard
When the San Antonio Spurs swiped LaMarcus Aldridge in free agency, the Portland Trail Blazers lost a superstar pairing. Perhaps that wouldn't have happened if he and...
16 most important players for the end of the NBA regular season
Now that the All-Star Break is in the rear-view mirror, the NBA's focus turns to the final several weeks of the regular season. More so than in...
14 NBA X-factors that will tip the scales
The NBA playoffs will soon be upon us. There are only 20 or so games (depending on the team) left in the regular season, and a whole...
Evan Turner crashes Draymond Green interview to get paid
Professional athletes often have immense pride about where they attended college, and Evan Turner made sure Draymond Green paid up on their bets involving Ohio State and...
Top 16 NBA storylines heading into the home stretch
The NBA season is flying by. With the All-Star break this weekend, some teams have already played nearly 60 games. The playoffs start in less than two...
Biggest storylines heading into 2018 NBA All-Star break
The opening four months of the NBA season featured a couple of breakout teams, a few notable trades, too many injuries and a little bit of drama....
Blazers troll themselves over not drafting Kevin Durant
LeBron James chose Kevin Durant with the first pick of the All-Star draft, and the Portland Trail Blazers are feeling some regret after the forward called them...
10 NBA players balling out in contract years
This upcoming summer will see the likes of LeBron James, Paul George and Kevin Durant likely hit free agency one way or another. As to where Durant...
