NBA Notes: Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, Blazers, Scoot Henderson, Kings
Spurs
Victor Wembanyama took a career-high 34 shots Saturday. Dylan Harper didn’t seem to mind.
“He’s just so dominant,” Harper said, via Tom Petrini of Spurs...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Ja Morant, Timberwolves, Cody Williams, Celtics
Trail Blazers
Ja Morant’s promising start in Portland has hit a familiar obstacle. He’s headed for another extended injury absence.
Morant has a Grade 2 left...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Pelicans, Jeremiah Fears, Hawks
Trail Blazers
Micah Nori can live with the Trail Blazers missing good shots. Forgetting to rebound because those shots aren’t falling? That’s another discussion.
Portland went...
Trail Blazers pick up options on Donovan Clingan, Yang Hansen
The Trail Blazers’ new backcourt is getting plenty of attention. They’re also keeping a couple of investments in the middle.
Portland exercised its 2027-28 team...
Ja Morant, Damian Lillard giving Blazers a different kind of finish
The Trail Blazers brought in Ja Morant to give Damian Lillard some help. Three games into their partnership, opponents are getting a look at...
NBA Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton, Clippers
Trail Blazers
Damian Lillard gave the Trail Blazers a familiar performance in his return. His responsibilities, however, look different this time around, and he’s happy...
Damian Lillard on Blazers return: ‘I checked every box’
Damian Lillard considered coming back during last spring’s playoffs. He decided he wanted to return without wondering whether his body was ready.
Now, the Trail...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Kyrie Irving, Blazers, Vit Krejci, Kings
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving still loves playing basketball. He’s less enthusiastic about everything that comes with being an NBA player.
And while he hasn’t announced...
NBA Notes: Magic, Anthony Black, Blazers, Scoot Henderson, Mavericks
Magic
Anthony Black will enter the season without an extension, leaving the Magic with a contract decision that could get more expensive if he takes...
Tom Dundon: Keeping Blazers in Portland is ‘the priority’
Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon says he wants to keep the team in Portland. He’s also disputing a report that he privately raised the...
Blazers waive former lottery pick Jeremy Sochan
The Trail Blazers have waived Jeremy Sochan, leaving the former lottery pick looking for another opportunity just before the regular season.
The team announced the...
Blazers exec, staffers leave for Cavs, others as turnover mounts
The Trail Blazers have spent much of their offseason replacing people. Several other professional sports teams have been happy to hire them.
Portland’s departures under...
Blazers make roster move
Caleb Houstan’s next opportunity will come with the Trail Blazers, though the plan is for him to land with their G League affiliate.
Portland is...
Blazers turn to Travis Demers for TV job after Braiden Bell firing
The Trail Blazers have found someone to call their games. Whether they’ve found a permanent answer is another question.
Travis Demers will take over television...
NBA Notes: Magic, Blazers, Deni Avdija, Warriors, Yaxel Lendeborg
Magic
The Cavaliers got a pretty good look Tuesday at what Orlando wants its offense to become. They probably would have preferred a less convincing...
Damian Lillard says Ja Morant not just pretending to be happy in Portland
Ja Morant’s first preseason game with Portland was a mixed bag. His attitude apparently hasn’t been.
Morant finished with eight points, five assists and four...
