In Denver, Nurkic set screens for point guards who inspired no fear. In Portland, he dances with Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. Nurkic suddenly had space to rampage, and holy hell, did he rampage.
After the Blazers won a playoff series and hung tough with the Warriors in 2016, their dip to 41-41 last season felt disappointing. However, there's still reason for long-term optimism in the Rose City.
The Trail Blazers, who have one roster spot open, have added three guards -- Isaiah Briscoe, Archie Goodwin and Anthony Morrow -- to the mix for that spot. Who has the best chance of earning the job?
The tree featured on the Warriors' new alternate jerseys -- an iconic image in Oakland -- has been on Oakland native Damian Lillard's chest for at least four years.
Set to take over as the NBA's official apparel provider this season, Nike gave us a first look at every team's new alternate uniform designs on Friday.
Anthony Morrow's ability to shoot well from behind the 3-point line could give him the advantage to win Portland's 15th roster spot.
The Blazers point guard drops eight notches despite having his best season in terms of shooting and protecting the ball.
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that G Isaiah Briscoe has agreed to a training camp deal with the Trail Blazers. The ex-Kentucky star went undrafted this past June, but played with the 76ers' summer league team.
Forward Ed Davis likes playing for Portland and he's hoping to re-sign with the Trail Blazers next summer when he becomes a free agent.
C.J. McCollum slips slightly from last year's ranking, while Jusuf Nurkic makes a huge leap.
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed guard Archie Goodwin to a training camp deal, the team announced on Monday. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the news. Goodwin spent the first three years of his career with the Suns, and had short stints with the Pelicans and Nets last season.
The Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a training camp contract with free-agent guard Archie Goodwin.
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On Thursday, the Trail Blazers informed G Pat Connaughton that they will guarantee his contract and keep him on the roster this upcoming season, according to The Oregonian. Connaughton, 24, averaged 2.5 points and 1.3 rebounds in 39 games last season.
The cap hit over the next 7 seasons for Portland on the Andrew Nicholson waiver is $2.8. Trail Blazers tax bill drops from $10.1M to $4.4M.
Forward Andrew Nicholson, who was acquired on July 25 from the Brooklyn Nets, was waived on Wednesday, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Portland Trail Blazers president of basketball operations Neil Olshey has agreed to an extension that will keep him under contract through 2021, league sources told ESPN.
The Weber State Wildcats retired Damian Lillard's No. 1 college jersey on Saturday during a ceremony at the Dee Events Center in Ogden, Utah. The two-time NBA All-Star was present for the special moment, which took place during a pause in the festivities at the Weber State Alumni Classic. (@weberstate/Twitter)
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The Trail Blazers may improve next season, but our panel isn't as high on their playoff chances. That could change if Damian Lillard & Co. can convince Carmelo Anthony to head to Portland.
The Portland Trail Blazers point guard and hip-hop artist explains how he's spent his summer balancing basketball and music.
The Blazers will open with three road games, beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at Phoenix. They'll make their Moda Center debut on Tuesday, Oct. 24 vs. the Pelicans.
Bella Organic Farm's corn maze features the Portland Trail Blazers star in an extremely detailed portrait carved in the crop.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Moe Harkless is not concerned with any trade speculation that may involve New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony.
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(15) | Justin Jackson | SF | North Carolina |
| 1(20) | Harry Giles | PF | Duke |
| 1(26) | Caleb Swanigan | PF | Purdue |
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 51 | 31 | .622 | - | W2 |
| Oklahoma City | 47 | 35 | .573 | 4 | L1 |
| Portland | 41 | 41 | .500 | 10 | L1 |
| Denver | 40 | 42 | .488 | 11 | W2 |
| Minnesota | 31 | 51 | .378 | 20 | L6 |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 41 | 41 | .500 |
| 2015-16 | 44 | 38 | .537 |
| 2014-15 | 51 | 31 | .622 |
| 2013-14 | 54 | 28 | .659 |
| 2012-13 | 33 | 49 | .402 |
