Jrue Holiday quietly powering Blazers’ play-in push
Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday continues to remind the NBA just how valuable he can be.
Over his last five games, the veteran guard...
Damian Lillard jumps in on the Miami (OH) NCAA Tournament debate
When he’s not winning All-Star weekend three-point competitions, injured Blazers guard Damian Lillard spends his time backing college basketball’s most surprising story, the Miami...
NBA Notes: Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Grizzlies, Rayan Rupert, AJ Dybantsa
Hornets
The Hornets are winning. And that’s helping rookie Kon Knueppel win a little attention, too.
According to Christian Clark of The Athletic, Charlotte coach Charles...
New details emerge in Chauncey Billups’ federal poker case
From franchise cornerstone to federal courtroom.
That’s where things stand for former Chauncey Billups, as detailed in a lengthy report by ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne.
Billups pleaded...
NBA Moves: Timberwolves, Kyle Anderson, Suns, Jamaree Bouyea, Blazers
Timberwolves
The Timberwolves have officially signed veteran forward Kyle Anderson after he cleared waivers.
Anderson reached a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies following a brief four-game...
NBA Notes: Nuggets, Spencer Jones, Thunder, Blazers, Scoot Henderson
Nuggets
The Nuggets would have preferred to lock up Spencer Jones on a team-friendly multiyear deal when they converted his two-way contract, but as Bennett...
NBA Notes: Sharpe injury blow for Blazers, Nuggets face cap squeeze, Beverley cleared
Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his left fibula and will be reevaluated in four to six...
Nuggets’ David Adelman remains Portland fan: ‘They have to keep Blazers here’
Nuggets coach David Adelman knows the Trail Blazers well.
For starters, his father, Rick Adelman, coached the Blazers to two appearances in the Finals back...
NBA Notes: Wizards, Tristan Vukcevic, Bulls, Zach Collins, Blazers
Wizards
The Wizards are promoting center Tristan Vukcevic from his two-way deal to a three-year, $9 million standard contract, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. The third...
NBA Notes: Clippers, Bennedict Mathurin, Bulls, Jaden Ivey, Blazers
Clippers
In his home debut with the Clippers, Bennedict Mathurin wasted no time announcing himself.
Coming off the bench, Mathurin poured in 38 points in 34...
Steph Curry, Dame Lillard already eyeing next season’s 3-point competition
While the NBA's slam dunk contest appears to be on life support, the league's All-Star weekend 3-point competition is not only alive and well,...
NBA Notes: Pistons, JB Bickerstaff, Blazers, Damian Lillard, Sixers
Pistons
The rise in Detroit has been fast. Even J.B. Bickerstaff admits that.
The Pistons have gone from the bottom of the East to the top...
Blazers’ Deni Avdija makes history, embraces spotlight after first All-Star nod
Deni Avdija didn’t light up the box score in his first All-Star Game.
That wasn’t really the point.
Avdija finished with five points, four assists and...
NBA Notes: Cavs, James Harden, Bucks, Cam Thomas, Blazers
Cavaliers
James Harden did not need shots to make a statement.
In his home debut, Harden attempted just four shots. He finished with 11 assists, zero...
NBA Notes: Wizards, Anthony Davis, Knicks, Jose Alvarado, Blazers
Wizards
The Wizards are expected to take the long view with Anthony Davis.
Davis, acquired from the Mavericks ahead of the deadline, is likely to sit...
NBA Rumors: Kings, De’Andre Hunter, Bulls, Tre Jones, Blazers
Kings
The Kings are not slowing down after the trade for De'Andre Hunter.
James Ham of The Kings Beat reports Sacramento remains active in trade conversations...
Hawks, Blazers finalize Vit Krejci trade
The Hawks and Trail Blazers officially announced a deal that sends Vit Krejci to Portland in exchange for Duop Reath and two second-round picks.
Atlanta...
Blazers acquiring Vit Krejci in trade with Hawks
The Hawks have agreed to send Vit Krejci to the Trail Blazers in exchange for Duop Reath and two second-round picks, according to ESPN’s...
NBA Notes: Spurs, Stephon Castle, Pistons, Daniss Jenkins, Blazers
Spurs
Stephon Castle is making noise, even if he does not see himself as a scorer first.
The reigning Rookie of the Year entered Saturday with...
Blazers surface in Giannis Antetokounmpo conversations, mostly as facilitator
Another team has quietly checked in on Giannis Antetokounmpo, even if expectations remain modest.
Marc Stein of The Stein Line reports the Trail Blazers have...
