Damian Lillard has tattoo of Oakland tree featured on Warriors' alternate jerseys
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.
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@ Clippers
vs Raptors
vs Suns
Preseason
2018 Schedule
41-41, 3rd in Northwest
Check out Blazers' new alternate uniforms
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.
Rumor Central: Blazers to add Anthony Morrow to camp roster
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.
#NBArank Nos. 11-30: Damian Lillard slips to No. 18
The Blazers point guard drops eight notches despite having his best season in terms of shooting and protecting the ball.
Briscoe heading to Rip City
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.
Rumor Central: Ed Davis prefers to stay in Portland long-term
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.
#NBArank Nos. 31-50: Blazers' McCollum, Nurkic crack top 50
C.J. McCollum slips slightly from last year's ranking, while Jusuf Nurkic makes a huge leap.
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Blazers make Goodwin signing official
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.
Rumor Central: Archie Goodwin to sign with the Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a training camp contract with free-agent guard Archie Goodwin.
Connaughton will remain with Trail Blazers
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.
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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.
Sources: Blazers waive forward Nicholson
Forward Andrew Nicholson, who was acquired on July 25 from the Brooklyn Nets, was waived on Wednesday, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Trail Blazers to keep Olshey through 2021
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.
Weber State retires Lillard's college number
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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Summer Forecast: West standings for 2017-18
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.
Damian Lillard works 12 hours a day on new album
The Portland Trail Blazers point guard and hip-hop artist explains how he's spent his summer balancing basketball and music.
Trail Blazers' complete 2017-18 regular-season schedule
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.
Damian Lillard is face of Portland corn maze -- literally
Bella Organic Farm's corn maze features the Portland Trail Blazers star in an extremely detailed portrait carved in the crop.
Rumor Central: Trade speculation doesn't bother Portland's Moe Harkless
Portland Trail Blazers forward Moe Harkless is not concerned with any trade speculation that may involve New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony.
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Rumor Central: C.J. Wilcox to sign with Blazers
Guard C.J. Wilcox has reportedly agreed to a two-way contract with the Portland Trail Blazers.
2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(15) | Justin Jackson | SF | North Carolina |
| 1(20) | Harry Giles | PF | Duke |
| 1(26) | Caleb Swanigan | PF | Purdue |
2016-17 Northwest Standings
| 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 |
Team Leaders 2016-17
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game107.98th
Rebounds Per Game43.714th
Assists Per Game21.123rd
Points Allowed108.525th
Team History
| 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 |