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Blazers’ Dame Time is officially back, just like Damian Lillard knew it would be all along

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Portland Blazers veteran Damian Lillard’s comeback season is officially underway after a 124-83 blowout victory against the Phoenix Suns got things started the right way in their season opener. Lillard started alongside Ja Morant in the backcourt as Portland debuted it new starting duo. Damian led with 25 points on 7-for-12 shooting, including six threes, […] The post Blazers’ Dame Time is officially back, just like Damian Lillard knew it would be all along appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Damian Lillard takes shot at everybody hating on Ja Morant fit after nuking Suns

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The Portland Trail Blazers couldn’t have had a better season opener. After starting their matchup against the Phoenix Suns with a 43-12 first quarter, they won 124-83. Damian Lillard returned to the roster, scoring 25 points, hitting six three-pointers, and adding six assists, three rebounds, and one steal. Damian Lillard on Ja Morant's Blazers debut […] The post Damian Lillard takes shot at everybody hating on Ja Morant fit after nuking Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LA Lakers have already given Dalton Knecht’s jersey number to new signing despite his ‘fresh start’ claim

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The Los Angeles Lakers have moved quickly to reassign Dalton Knecht’s jersey number to one of the team’s new stars. Ahead of the start of…

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Supercomputer predicts the entire NBA season: Win predictions for all 30 teams

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This advanced model gives us its take on how the 2026-27 NBA season will unfold.

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Bobby Marks predicts how Golden State Warriors would fare if they were in the Eastern Conference this season

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The Golden State Warriors have struggled to make the playoffs in recent seasons. Would they fare any better in the East? Geographically, only the Portland…

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Braiden Bell asks Blazers for second chance at play-by-play job, team stands by decision

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Play-by-play announcer Braiden Bell is asking for a second chance at becoming the voice of the Portland Trail Blazers. Bell, 29, graduated from Arizona State in 2019 and quickly took on jobs as a broadcaster in college sports. From there, Bell worked his way up to calling games for the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury, as well…

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TEGNA reportedly launched internal review of KGW story behind Blazers announcer Braiden Bell’s firing

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29-year-old Braiden Bell was announced as the new TV play-by-play voice of the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday morning. By Thursday evening, the NBA franchise announced it was moving on from Bell after discovering several offensive social media posts he wrote as a teenager. “The Portland Trail Blazers have zero tolerance for racist, sexist, or harmful…

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Portland Trail Blazers Fire Newly-Hired Announcer Over Tweets From 2012… When He Was 15 Years Old

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I thought we were done with this kind of stuff? The Portland Trail Blazers announced yesterday that they had fired play-by-play announcer Braiden Bell – on the same day he was hired – after a local news station went all the way back to 2012 and discovered what they called “misogynistic” and “racist” tweets from Bell…who was 15 at the time. The tweets were brought to the attention of the NBA team by KGW reporter Devon Haskins, who reached out […] The post Portland Trail Blazers Fire Newly-Hired Announcer Over Tweets From 2012… When He Was 15 Years Old first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Every NBA champion since 1947 and the teams with the most titles in history

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The battle for the next NBA Championship is set to begin, with teams looking to add their names to the league’s storied history. The New…

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Timberwolves Starting Lineup After Stealing Jonathan Kuminga Lakers

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The Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup looks a lot different after beating out the Los Angeles Lakers to sign Jonathan Kuminga. The post Timberwolves Starting Lineup After Stealing Jonathan Kuminga Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.

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Pelicans land new Zion Williamson teammate in former 76ers forward

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The New Orleans Pelicans are adding a new forward to their fold. On Monday, NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN reported that the Western Conference franchise has come to terms with former Philadelphia 76ers forward Trendon Watford. “Free agent F Trendon Watford has agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, … The post Pelicans land new Zion Williamson teammate in former 76ers forward appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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The NBA’s most underrated free agency move that makes the Philadelphia 76ers title contenders

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The Philadelphia 76ers have made some significant offseason moves in hopes of ending their 25-year NBA Finals drought. The 76ers pulled off a blockbuster trade…

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"Especially coming from a police force" – Rasheed Wallace says racism played a major role in the "Jail Blazers" era – Basketball Network

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"Especially coming from a police force" - Rasheed Wallace says racism played a major role in the "Jail Blazers" era  Basketball Network

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Mitchell Robinson and five more superstars who left in free agency straight after winning the NBA Championship

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Every NBA player dreams of winning the championship. Once they reach the summit, it is not always about a summer of celebration. The NBA calendar…

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Ranking the best NBA Summer League MVPs of all time, with just one ring among them

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The Summer League gives NBA fans a much-needed basketball fix to get them through the long off-season, and each year, one player leaves Las Vegas…

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‘NBA The Run’ Is The Basketball Video Game You’ve Been Waiting For

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Take your favorite NBA stars to streetball courts around the world in 'NBA The Run.'

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Lakers are being linked to a former All-Defensive player

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The Los Angeles Lakers might be going for another player from Luka Doncic’s draft class. Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III is gaining “buzz” as a potential target for the Lakers this offseason, ESPN’s Bobby Marks reported this week during an appearance on “Sedano & Kap.” Marks also noted that Williams could be in … The post Lakers are being linked to a former All-Defensive player appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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3 teams interested in trading for Jaylen Brown

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There is no real evidence that the Boston Celtics are looking to trade Jaylen Brown, but they will have plenty of interest if they do listen to offers. The Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, and Portland Trail Blazers are all thought to have “legitimate trade interest” in Brown, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. … The post 3 teams interested in trading for Jaylen Brown appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Players One Depth Chart Move Away From Relevance

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Sometimes, all it takes is one move. Just one, and then the floodgates will open. Such is the case in fantasy basketball, where one depth chart move stands in the way of some players gaining meaningful minutes and fantasy relevance. They are bench contributors, glue guys, and up-and-comers on the ...

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