Trail Blazers say they were confident Payton II was healthyPortland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin says the team was confident Gary Payton II was healthy before agreeing to trade him to Golden State in a four-team deal that could be at risk.
Simons, Lillard lead unbeaten Blazers past Nuggets 135-110Anfernee Simons had 29 points, including seven 3-pointers, and the Portland Trail Blazers won their fourth straight game to start the season with a 135-110 victory over the Denver Nuggets.
Lillard, Grant lead Blazers' late rally past Lakers, 106-104Damian Lillard scored 41 points, Jerami Grant made a driving layup with three seconds to play, and the unbeaten Portland Trail Blazers kept the Los Angeles Lakers winless under new coach Darvin Ham with a 106-104 victory.
Lillard has 41 points Trail Blazers beat Suns 113-111 in OTDamian Lillard scored 41 points and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Phoenix Suns 113-111 in overtime Friday night for their second straight victory to open the season.
Transformative year: Black coaches now lead 50% of NBA teamsThe last 12 months have been a transformative year in the NBA when it comes to diversity among coaches.
McCollum cheered in return, helps Pelicans beat BlazersCJ McCollum received a 90-second standing ovation in his first visit to Portland since a February trade to New Orleans, then scored 25 points to lead the Pelicans over the Trail Blazers 117-107.
Magic down Blazers 113-95 after Portland deals away McCollumCole Anthony had 23 points and the Orlando Magic downed the Trail Blazers 113-95, hours after a trade ended ended guard CJ McCollum’s nearly nine-year tenure in Portland.
Portland's Lillard discusses his surgery, possible returnPortland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard said fellow Olympic teammate Jrue Holiday helped convince him to have surgery on his abdomen.
Virus, injuries, standings all factor in NBA trade deadlineThe basic mantra for all NBA teams this season should be just get into the playoffs.
McCollum returns, scores 16 points in Blazers’ 98-88 winCJ McCollum scored 16 points in his first game back from a collapsed lung, Jusuf Nurkic added 21 points and a season-best 22 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Orlando Magic 98-88.
Memphis' Jenkins enters protocols, 14th NBA coach to do soAnother NBA head coach has entered the league's health and safety protocols.
Blazers top Hawks, weather Young's NBA season-best 56 pointsAnfernee Simons had a career-high 43 points and the Portland Trail Blazers overcame an NBA season-best 56 points by Atlanta’s Trae Young, snapping a four-game losing streak in a 136-131 win over the Hawks.
James scores season-high 43, Lakers beat Trail BlazersLeBron James scored a season-high 43 points and extended his streak of 30-point games to seven in the Los Angeles Lakers' 139-106 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.
Nuggets-Warriors off; Rivers, Malone enter NBA protocolsThe NBA postponed Golden State's game with Denver on Thursday, the same day that Philadelphia’s Doc Rivers and Denver’s Michael Malone entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols.
Nets' Irving clears NBA protocols, Hawks add to COVID listKyrie Irving is a step closer to making his season debut.
NBA changes COVID protocols, shortens path to return to playNBA players who test positive for COVID-19 now have a quicker path to return after the league completed a significant update to its health and safety protocols.
Ayton returns to pace Suns in 111-107 win over Blazers in OTDeandre Ayton had 28 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a non-COVID-19 illness, and the Phoenix Suns held off the Portland Trail Blazers 111-107 in overtime.
Blazers look to a more steady future after stormy startThe Portland Trail Blazers are having a stormy season with a string of losses, a front office shakeup and trade rumors that continue to swirl.
Stephen Curry closes in on 3s record as Warriors top BlazersStephen Curry scored 22 points and moved within nine 3-pointers of tying Ray Allen’s career record, and the Golden State Warriors held off the injury-depleted Portland Trail Blazers 104-94.
Blazers executive Neil Olshey dismissed after probeThe Portland Trail Blazers have fired Neil Olshey, the team’s president of basketball operations and general manager, after an investigation into workplace conduct.
At NBA media days, COVID and vaccines remain dominant topicsThe pandemic and vaccination rates were the talk of the NBA on media day Monday.
Hammon hopes it becomes normal for women to get NBA jobsBecky Hammon can’t wait for the time when it’s normal for women to interview for head coaching positions in the NBA and their gender isn’t the story.
Lillard wants Blazers to step up pursuit of championshipDamian Lillard says he has not requested a trade but wants the Portland Trail Blazers to be more urgent in their pursuit of a championship.
Orlando Magic finalize hiring of new coach Jamahl MosleyJamahl Mosley has agreed to become the new coach of the Orlando Magic.
Blazers introduce Billups, 'stand by' hire amid criticismThe Portland Trail Blazers went into damage-control mode while introducing Chauncey Billups as their new head coach.