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Most fantasy managers chase points and assists, but the real pros know that efficiency, specifically Field Goal Percentage (FG%), True Shooting Percentage (TS%), and Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%), is one of the most under-appreciated drivers of fantasy basketball value. When a high-volume ...
While entering the league together, Toronto and Portland's team-building strategies couldn't be more different.
The Bulls, Magic, Trail Blazers, and Pelicans all have head coach openings, but what job is the most desirable, and who will get each job?
As impressive as they were offensively in the first round of the NBA Playoffs, defense played a bigger role for the San Antonio Spurs. With that in mind, De’Aaron Fox laid out what his team will emphasize vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves. “We have those goals. We have a number that we want to keep them […] The post Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox sets bold defensive goal for Timberwolves series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Drastic changes could be coming the Denver Nuggets’ way this offseason. The team had a solid regular season, as they won 54 games, but things fell apart in the postseason. The Nuggets lost in six games to a Minnesota Timberwolves team that was ravaged by injuries. In their clinching loss, all of Anthony Edwards, Donte […] The post 3 best Aaron Gordon trade destinations if Nuggets get offer they can’t refuse appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Portland Trail Blazers took a significant step forward this season, making this a significant offseason for them. It could see them move on from a former All-Star due to a positional logjam, though. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line wrote Saturday that the Blazers are expected to field significant trade interest in veteran guard … The post Blazers could trade former All-Star this offseason appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Trail Blazers could explore Jrue Holiday trades as interest rises, balancing his veteran impact against a crowded backcourt and future plans.
Mavericks rejected Trail Blazers blockbuster trade offer for Anthony Davis, per report sportingnews.com
Plot twist brewing out West, an unexpected contender is crashing the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes and shaking up the summer buzz.
How Portland Trail Blazers could actually land Giannis Antetokounmpo sportingnews.com
Rudy Gobert will go up against his fellow Frenchman Victor Wembanyama in the Western Conference Semifinals. The two have a strong relationship, and Gobert is more aware than most just how dedicated Wembanyama is to his craft. Gobert was asked Saturday what surprised him about Wembanyama when the two were Olympic teammates in 2024. Gobert … The post Rudy Gobert reveals when he realized how driven Victor Wembanyama is appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Giannis Antetokounmpo could be getting a chance to run it back … in the Pacific Northwest. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to emerge as a “prime trade suitor” for the unhappy Milwaukee Bucks star Antetokounmpo this summer, veteran NBA writer Jake Fischer reported to Substack on Saturday. Fischer notes that this will be the … The post Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo could reunite with his former co-star appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Despite getting knocked out of the opening round of the NBA playoffs by the San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers fans should have reason for excitement. All-Star forward Deni Avdija looks like he’s growing into one of the league’s best players, and the team’s young core took a big step forward. There’s just one big issue: new owner Tom Dundon. […] The post Notoriously Cheap New Portland Trail Blazers Owner Is Spending All His Money On Pickleball Instead appeared first on BroBible.
Damian Lillard reveals why he ultimately aborted a "heroic" playoff comeback for the Blazers Basketball Network
Victor Wembanyama is not exactly tipping his cap to the Portland Trail Blazers after seeing them off in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The San Antonio Spurs center spoke Friday about his excitement to play the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals after the Wolves beat Denver in six games. In doing … The post Victor Wembanyama has disrespectful comment about Blazers appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
The Portland Trail Blazers are entering a pivotal offseason following their first-round playoff exit, and general manager Joe Cronin made clear the organization is open to aggressive moves — but not at any cost. Portland’s season ended in a five-game series loss to the San Antonio Spurs, capping a campaign that saw the team return […] The post Blazers GM aims for ‘big splash’ in offseason, but there’s a caveat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As Stephon Castle and the San Antonio Spurs move on in the NBA playoffs, now knowing that they’ll next face the Minnesota Timberwolves, they do so after having delivered a message to not only the Portland Trail Blazers, whom they just beat, but perhaps for the rest of the NBA playoffs as well. ClutchPoints asked the […] The post Stephon Castle reveals why Spurs wanted to ‘send a message’ early in Game 5 vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
As the Portland Trail Blazers made a surprising playoff appearance in 2026, the status of Damian Lillard came into focus. Although the star guard was expected to miss the entire 2025-2026 season after tearing his Achilles with the Milwaukee Bucks last year, rumors were beginning to swirl that he could be a participant in the […] The post Damian Lillard Admits Truth on Comeback Rumors During Blazers’ Run appeared first on HEAVY.
While Victor Wembanyama isn’t afraid to focus on the big picture, he’s experiencing many team firsts in a career that’s already seen many individual ones. The San Antonio Spurs 4-1 series victory vs. the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round not only marked Wemby’s first playoff series but first postseason series win. ClutchPoints asked the […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama had ‘different feeling’ after eliminating Blazers from playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Trail Blazers took a huge leap forward this year but not everyone from their young core will be around to follow it up next year.
Stephen Curry didn’t hold back reflecting on his toughest season — and his message about the NBA is telling for the Warriors. The post Warriors Star Stephen Curry Makes Blunt Admission After Tough 17th Season appeared first on HEAVY.
High-scoring affairs by individual players are becoming more commonplace in the modern NBA. Just this season, fans saw Bam Adebayo drop 83 points, which was the second most in a single game ever. Defenses turn up the intensity a few notches and refs swallow their whistles more come playoff time, though, which makes monstrous point […] The post Active NBA players with 50 or more points in a playoff game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Portland Trail Blazers recently saw their season come to an end with a tough Game 5 loss against the San Antonio Spurs in their first round playoff series. It was a disappointing end to what was overall a very successful season for the upstart Blazers, who were in the playoffs for the first time […] The post Tiago Splitter’s heartfelt message to Blazers after playoff loss to Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The San Antonio Spurs became one of two teams to close out their first round playoff series after they handed the Portland Trail Blazers their fourth loss in five series games. A commanding 114-95 victory in Game 5 on Tuesday night effectively wrapped up the tie and punched the Spurs’ ticket to the Western Conference […] The post Spurs Receive Unexpected Dylan Harper News After Game 5 Win vs Blazers appeared first on HEAVY.
