Damian Lillard

Heat The Heat underwent a significant makeover this offseason, but longtime Miami reporter Ethan Skolnick believes the transition may be smoother than it appears. Writing for Sports Illustrated, Skolnick suggested Miami could get off to a fast start despite adding Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson, Bobby Portis Jr. and others to a roster that lost several […] The post NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Clippers, Blazers, Damian Lillard appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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PORTLAND, OR - SEPTEMBER 29: Damian Lillard #0 and Jrue Holiday #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during media day on September 29, 2025 at the MODA Center 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

CHARLOTTE, NC - FEBRUARY 26: Stacey Augmon of the Portland Trail Blazers during the game against the Charlotte Hornets on February 26, 1999 at Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Sporting News via Getty Images via Getty Images) | Sporting News via Getty Images Portland Trail Blazers history is studded with All-Stars and significant contributors. Clyde Drexler and Damian Lillard have eras named after them. Bill Walton is linked inexorably with the franchise’s only NBA Ch...

With noise outside the hardwood growing in Portland, how will the Blazers respond? We're looking at the offseason and previewing the 2026-27 season.

Emily Engstler and Serah Williams. | Getty Images Yesterday, Edwin Garcia wrote about the WNBA teams that have revved up the tank. With USC’s JuJu Watkins headlining a prospective 2027 WNBA Draft class that also includes Texas’ Madison Booker and Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo, in addition to other players possessing pro-ready skills, it makes sense for the seven WNBA teams outside the playoff picture—or, more specifically, the five teams outside the playoffs that own their own draft pick (sorry...

PORTLAND, OR - JANUARY 28: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers smiles during the game against the Toronto Raptors January 28, 2023 at the Moda Center Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images...

Nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard’s comeback season for the Portland Blazers is near. After his two seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, Blazers guard Lillard spent the 2025-26 season rehabbing from a ruptured Achilles injury. He did participate in last season’s 3-point contest at All-Star weekend, taking home the title after tying Larry Bird and Craig Hodges’ […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard comeback season loading with new video from lab appeared first on ClutchPoints.

There is only a little over two months left before the start of the 2026-27 NBA regular season, which would mark the official return of Damian Lillard to action after he took the entirety of the previous campaign off as he recovered from a ruptured Achilles. Lillard will be suiting up for a Portland Trail […] The post Blazers add to Damian Lillard comeback hype with 4-word post appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mar 16, 2018; Detroit, MI, USA; Ball sits on the court prior to the game between Syracuse Orange and TCU Horned Frogs in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Prepare to alter your sleep schedule, college basketball fans. If you stay up late for Game 7 of the World Series on Halloween night, then wake up early to watch Notre Dame and Villanova open the season at 9:30 a.m. Easter...

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 25: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers warms up before the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Moda Center on March 25, 2026 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 Soobum Im/Getty Images) | Getty Images NBA summer workout videos are practically a cottage industry. “Player X pu...

LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 14: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers celebrates during the Starry 3-Point Contest as part of the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend on February 14, 2026 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Adam Hagy/NBAE via Get...

Abstract When the Bucks acquired Damian Lillard in 2023 at 33 years old, they probably figured they would get three, maybe four years of high-level play from him, and with him and Giannis, could credibly field a contending team during that time. But then in Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, everything changed. After valiantly figthing to return from deep vein thrombosis in his calf that had sidelined him for the back-third of the season, Lillard tore his Achilles in devastating fashion. Almost...

The Golden State Warriors have had a very disappointing offseason, making zero notable moves outside of bringing back Draymond Green and Kristaps Porzingis in free agency. The Warriors are poised to run back the exact same roster that won 37 games a year ago, headlined by Stephen Curry, who will turn 39 years old this […] The post Warriors’ Jeff Teague drops eye-opening Stephen Curry-Damian Lillard take appeared first on ClutchPoints.

LOS ANGELES - APRIL: Richard Anderson #35 of the Portland Trail Blazers is defended by A.C. Green #45 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the April 1988-1989 NBA season game at the Great Western Forum in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by: Mike Powell/Getty Images) | Getty Images Portland Trail Blazers history is studded with All-Stars and significant contributors. Clyde Drexler and Damian Lillard have eras named after them. Bill Walton is linked inexorably with the franchise’s only NBA Champion...

PORTLAND, OR - APRIL 26: Damian Lillard #0 of the Portland Trail Blazers warms up before the game against the San Antonio Spurs during Round One Game Four of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 26, 2026 at the Moda Center Arena 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Camer...

There is a familiar video of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green rattling off every single player taken before him in the 2012 NBA Draft. It showed that Green had a chip on his shoulder after falling to the second round despite his standout career at Michigan State. The Warriors took a chance on Green […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green reveals the 2 players he’d take ahead of him in 2012 redraft appeared first on ClutchPoints.