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Portland Trail Blazers: 2015 summer chopping block

The Portland Trail Blazers will look much different in 2015-16 after home cooked free agency spending forces them to trim the bench.
David MacKay|Aug 24, 2014

In an alternate universe, Damian Lillard makes Team USA

Damian Lillard was cut from Team USA on Friday. Would he have made it the unlikely circumstances of this year's training camp had played out the way they were supposed to?
Bryce Olin|Aug 23, 2014

Which Hometown Player Would The Trail Blazers Want?

With LeBron James' return to Cleveland comes talk of hometown heroes. Which NBA player with ties to Portland would the Trail Blazers take if they could?
Ryan Allison|Aug 21, 2014

Portland Trail Blazers: Possible regression in 2014-15?

The Portland Trail Blazers were one of the hottest teams in the 2013-14 season, but could a circumstantial regression be in the cards?
Bryce Olin|Aug 20, 2014

LaMarcus Aldridge – More Than an Offensive Powerhouse

Despite <strong><a href=" " target="_blank">Damian Lillard</a></strong>’s rapid ascension to stardom, <st...
Jason Hortsch|Aug 19, 2014

Trail Blazers summer reading: Red Hot and Rollin’

The 2007 anthology chronicling the Portland Trail Blazers' historical trip to the 1977 NBA Finals is worth putting on your summer reading list.
Julian Reed|Aug 18, 2014

Steve Blake history lesson: Trail Blazers trades

Steve Blake is preparing to being his third stint with the Portland trail blazers after being traded away twice previously and signing as a free agent.
David MacKay|Aug 18, 2014

Damian Lillard: turnover prevention in a scoring role

Damian Lillard had a massive offensive impact on the Portland Trail Blazers, amplified by a unique style of turnover prevention.
David MacKay|Aug 16, 2014

Damian Lillard commercial stardom cause for concern?

Damian Lillard made a cameo in the Madden Season video game commercial. Will all these advertising deals eventually woo him away from Portland?
Bryce Olin|Aug 16, 2014

Portland Trail Blazers: all-time all-headband team

Damian Lillard says he wants to wear a headband in 2014-15. Would he be one of the best Trail Blazers in team history to don one?
Brandon Goldner|Aug 16, 2014

Trail Blazers schedule released – rough patches identified

The Trail Blazers schedule includes a nice, easy start, but get dangerous in December and March with road trips to deadly territory.
Jason Hortsch|Aug 14, 2014

LaMarcus Aldridge & the corner 3

LaMarcus Aldridge is one of the most skilled power forward in the NBA, largely due to his shooting stroke. He must capitalize on his gifts to diversify.
Bryce Olin|Aug 14, 2014

Robin Lopez: Elite Rim Protector

Robin Lopez has proven to be an elite rim protector among NBA centers, finishing the 2013-14 season with the third best opponent FG% at the rim.
Jason Hortsch|Aug 12, 2014

Trail Blazers must try forcing turnovers to make gains

The Trail Blazers were bad at defense last year. Not as bad as you might think-- they were 16th in the league in defensive rating, just below average. Even...
Julian Reed|Aug 11, 2014

Greg Monroe sign-and-trade possible, beneficial for Portland

Greg Monroe and the Detroit Pistons have reached an impasse, but it's not too late for the Trail Blazers make a splash in free agency with a trade.
David MacKay|Aug 10, 2014

The Rebirth of the Portland Trail Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers have a glorious and tortured past, but have turned a new leaf in recent years to chart a new course for the franchise.
Ryan Allison|Aug 8, 2014

Trail Blazers’ inability to defend stars indicates need for change

The Portland Trail Blazers were certainly not the worst defensive team in the league, but they struggled the most with scorers like Kevin Durant.
David MacKay|Aug 7, 2014

Wesley Matthews’ defense: As good as advertised?

Wesley Matthews has earned a reputation as a strong defensive player, but the statistics indicate that he still has a long way to go.
Julian Reed|Aug 6, 2014

Damian Lillard: Star Actor, Basketball Player, or both?

Damian Lillard stars in yet another Adidas commercial. Could his acting chops take him to new Tom Hanksian heights?
Bryce Olin|Aug 5, 2014

Wesley Matthews – Unheralded Advantage

Wesley Matthews flies under the radar as one of the best two-way shooting guards in the NBA - especially in the Western Conference.
Jason Hortsch|Aug 5, 2014
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