West Notes: Nuggets, Nikola Jokic, Blazers, Rockets
Nuggets
Reigning back-to-back league MVP and Nuggets center Nikola Jokic said he isn't focused on chasing awards.
“To be honest, the MVP trophy might mean a...
West Notes: Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Lakers, Blazers
Kings
Power forward Domantas Sabonis finished with 13 points, 21 rebounds, and 12 assists in Wednesday's win over the Lakers for his second triple-double of...
West Notes: Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard, Suns, Pelicans
Trail Blazers
Star guard Damian Lillard's record-setting night proved to be a little bit of a downer, as the Trail Blazers lost to the Thunder...
Blazers’ Damian Lillard Likely to Return vs. Pacers
Trail Blazers star guard Damian Lillard is expected to return from a calf injury for Sunday's home game vs. the Pacers, per Aaron Fentress...
NBA Notes: Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard, Pacers, Mavs
Trail Blazers
Star guard Damian Lillard is targeting a return from injury Sunday, when the Trail Blazers host the Pacers, per Chris Haynes of TNT/Bleacher...
West Notes: Kings, Harrison Barnes, Blazers, Jazz
Kings
The Kings have won six straight and coach Mike Brown is pleased with the energy and offensive production. But Brown being Brown, he would...
Blazers’ Damian Lillard Expects to Miss Time With Calf Strain
Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard was forced to exit Saturday's loss to the Jazz after re-aggravating a right calf strain and indicated he expects...
Blazers Signing Ibou Badji to Two-Way Deal, Waiving Olivier Sarr
The Trail Blazers are signing rookie center Ibou Badji to a two-way contract and waiving two-way center Olivier Sarr, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
Badji,...
West Notes: Warriors, Klay Thompson, Kings, Trail Blazers
Warriors
It doesn't appear the Warriors' plan of integrating younger players with seasoned stars such as Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson is working,...
West Notes: Spurs, Trail Blazers, Lakers
Spurs
Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said the Spurs' culture is likely what is getting them through the Josh Primo drama.
“Character is always one of the...
Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard to Make Return vs. Heat
Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard will make his return Monday following a four-game absence with a left calf strain, per Chris Haynes of...
NBA Notes: Nets, Ben Simmons, Blazers, Damian Lillard, Lakers
Nets
Guard/forward Ben Simmons is still getting up to speed after missing all of last season, coach Steve Nash said.
“Yes. Yeah. That’s a little rust, the...
Blazers Officially Sign John Butler to Two-Way Deal
The Trail Blazers have officially signed rookie center/forward John Butler Jr. to a two-way contract, per the RealGM transactions log.
Butler, is 7-foot-1 and went...
NBA Transactions: Thursday 10/20
TRAIL BLAZERS
Trail Blazers signed center John Butler Jr. to a two-way contract (HW)
Wednesday, Oct. 19
CAVALIERS
Cavaliers signed...
