Zach Ciavolella

Zach Ciavolella

Joined: Aug 3, 2020

Zach Ciavolella is an NBA contributor for HoopsHabit. He is also a managing editor and beat reporter covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Philly Sports Network. He worked previously covering the Portland Trail Blazers and the Sacramento Kings for Fansided, dating back to 2019. Born in the City of Brotherly Love, Zach's passion for the NBA is deeply rooted in his original fandom of the team he now covers up close, the Sixers.

Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, Portland Trail Blazers (Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports)

Three potential outcomes For The Portland Trail Blazers season

Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers: Previewing their matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks

Jan 30, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) makes the game winning three point basket at the buzzer against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Damian Lillard wills Portland Trail Blazers To Win In stunning fashion

Dec 10, 2019; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots a three point shot over New York Knicks guard Damyean Dotson (21) in the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers: Keys to victory in tonight’s game vs. New York Knicks

Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers: Sunday’s game vs. Knicks now pushed to 7:00 PM

PORTLAND, OREGON - JANUARY 18: Keldon Johnson #3 of the San Antonio Spurs works towards the basket against Nassir Little #9 and Anfernee Simons #1 of the Portland Trail Blazers in the fourth quarter at Moda Center on January 18, 2021 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers: 3 trades to keep the season afloat

Dec 11, 2020; Portland, Oregon, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) drives to the basket on Portland Trail Blazers forward Robert Covington (23) during the first half of the game at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

The 3 Portland Trail Blazers that need to step up with CJ McCollum out

Brandon Roy, Portland Trail Blazers (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers: Ranking the 5 greatest moments in Brandon Roy’s career

Anfernee Simons, Portland Trail Blazers (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Robert Covington Is Just What The Portland Trail Blazers Needed

Feb 9, 2020; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) is recognized for earnng a spot in the All Star Game by Chris McGowan, president and Chief Executive Officer of Vulcan Sports and Entertainment, left, Jody Allen, chair of Portland Trail Blazers, and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts before Portland plays the Miami Heat at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports

Portland Trail Blazers honor home state With new “City” Uniform

Aaron Nesmith, Vanderbilt Commodores (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers: 3 perfect swingmen to target in the 2020 NBA Draft

PORTLAND, OR - NOVEMBER 04: Damian Lillard

Trail Blazers: Is it time for a LaMarcus Aldridge / Portland reunion?

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 22: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives to the basket past Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of Game Three of the first round of the playoffs between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Portland Trail Blazers at the AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 22, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ashley Landis-Pool/Getty Images)

Portland Trail Blazers versus Los Angeles Lakers: Injury update and viewing details

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 06: Gary Trent Jr. #2 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates a three point basket against the Denver Nuggets with teammates Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers and Carmelo Anthony #00 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at Visa Athletic Center at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 06, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Re-Signing Carmelo Anthony is Critical for Portland Trail Blazers