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On the heels of Tuesday’s 136-129 loss to Portland, the Lakers acknowledged that they need to be better defensively, writes Thuc Nhi Nguyen of The Los Angeles Times. Starting center Walker Kessler, who took responsibility for the team’s struggles on that end of the floor (Twitter video link via Khobi Price of The California Post), […]
Don't look now, but the Portland Trail Blazers may actually be a team to watch in the Western Conference this season.
NBAThe unbeaten Trail Blazers host the undefeated Grizzlies as Damian Lillard and Ty Jerome headline an exciting matchup.
NBAJa Morant is getting ready to face off against the Grizzlies team that drafted him and that he spent his entire career with prior to this season, as the Trail Blazers travel to Memphis on Thursday for their matchup. Despite some public disagreements in the past, he’s not coming in with hard feelings, Jason Quick […]
NBAGame Details Date Thursday, October 29 Start Time 10 PM ET / 9 PM CT / 7 PM PT Location Moda Center, Portland How to Watch on TV Fans have regional broadcasting options for tonight's game: Portland Home Broadcast Rip City TV - KUNSDT2 Memphis Away Broadcast - How to Live Stream If you are looking to stream the game live, you have a few digital platforms available depending on your location: Trail Blazers fans in local market BlazerVision Grizzlies fans in local market DAZN Out-of-market fans ...
Damian Lillard had been in this situation many times before. With 43.1 seconds remaining and the Trail Blazers up, 132-129, his teammates wanted the ball in his hands. It was Dame Time. It was the type of moment he lives for. Deni Avdija passed the ball to Lillard, who made a pump-fake, shaking Matisse Thybulle....
NBAPORTLAND, OREGON - OCTOBER 21: Yang Hansen #16 of the Portland Trail Blazers reacts after his three point basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Moda Center on October 21, 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 Steph Chambers/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers have assi...
Walker Kessler took responsibility for the Los Angeles Lakers’ defensive struggles after their 136-129 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, saying the team cannot rely on its offense alone to win games. “We have a very, very good offense and a lot of great scorers. But that’s not going to be the only […] The post Walker Kessler takes blame for Lakers’ defensive issues after Blazers loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
The Lakers' undefeated run to start the season has finally come to an end.
NBALOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 27, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, 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 Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE vi...
NBAJa Morant spent the first seven years of his NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies and quickly established himself as one of the franchise's most beloved players.
Lakers wing Ziaire Williams was fined $2,000 on Monday for flopping during Sunday’s comeback win against the Jazz. On Tuesday, Williams was asked about the league’s ruling and said that if he had to do it again, he’d do it. “Do I agree with it? Not necessarily, but it’s the league’s rule,” Williams told Khobi...
The NBA finally appears to be doing something about flopping.
Defense was the question coming into the season for the Los Angeles Lakers and their first real test did not go well as they gave up 136 points in their first loss of the season to the Portland Trail Blazers. As for why that was the case, Austin Reaves believes the Lakers didn’t do what […]
Damian Lillard discussed his two-year stint on the Milwaukee Bucks alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo before coming back to the Portland Trail Blazers.
NBALuka Doncic and Austin Reaves are helping the Lakers score at an elite clip, but a loss to Portland Tuesday exposed the team's defensive lapses.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick blamed defensive breakdowns and poor execution for his team’s 136-129 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, warning that the Lakers must improve their discipline after allowing 18 3-pointers. “We just got broken down a lot,” Redick said after the Lakers suffered their first defeat of the […] The post JJ Redick calls out Lakers’ perimeter defense after loss to Trail Blazers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAMorant credits Portland’s toughness for its unbeaten start. submitted by /u/basketbaIlnetwork [link] [comments]
Portland Trail Blazers veteran Jrue Holiday spoke to Fadeaway World about accepting a reserve role and why Damian Lillard and Ja Morant have established early chemistry.
PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 21: Oso Ighodaro #11 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 21, 2026 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 2026 NBAE (Photo by Jaden Coleman/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Ima...