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The NBA offseason has definitely slowed down since the draft and the free agent frenzy this summer. With tip-off a little over a month away, and teams beginning to get together for practice, plenty of front offices will be looking to improve. Don’t be surprised if rumors begin swirling again soon, as the NBA is […] READ MORE
Ben Simmons wants out of Philadelphia. According to a report from the Philadelphia Inquirer, the star guard met with members of the Sixers front office and expressed his desire to no longer be part of the team. As he awaits his fate, Simmons also does not intend to report to training camp. His relationship with […] READ MORE
After another disappointing playoff outing, it’s clear that something needs to change for the Portland Trail Blazers. Damian Lillard is more than capable of being the best player on a championship team. His accompanying roster, however, is not suited for that journey. Two overtimes in Game Five versus the Denver Nuggets show this. In those overtimes, Lillard […] READ MORE
Northwest division rivalries. Superstar players. Deep supporting casts. The first-round matchup between the third-seed Denver Nuggets and the sixth-seed Portland Trail Blazers will have plenty of talking points and is shaping up to be a thriller. NBA Playoffs Preview: Denver Nuggets vs. Portland Trail Blazers Strong Regular Seasons Both teams had strong regular seasons and […] READ MORE
Charles Barkley is always known for having bold predictions on Inside the NBA. Some eventually do come to fruition, while some fade and wilt away as a cold take. One of his most notable takes that he’s stood by is the ceiling for the Portland Trail Blazers. In each of the past two seasons, Barkley […] READ MORE
Heading into the 2020-21 NBA season, the Portland Trail Blazers spent the offseason getting healthy and adding valuable pieces to the roster. With a nearly fully healthy roster and the addition of wing-depth, can this roster get over the hump in the Western Conference? It’s safe to assume that Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, and Jusuf […] READ MORE
From “one-and-done” prospects to the record-low number of seniors in the NBA draft, basketball has increasingly become fixated on youth. However, while they may not be flashy five-star recruits, college basketball transfers have consistently proven that they can play important roles on contending NCAA teams. One player who could fit this mold is DePaul combo […] READ MORE
The Portland Trail Blazers are in an interesting spot. They finished the 2019-20 regular season under .500, with a record of 35-39. That was good enough, however, to land them a place in the NBA playoffs after some stellar play in the league bubble. They lost in the first round in five games, albeit to […] READ MORE
The Los Angeles Lakers have advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals in five games against the Portland Trail Blazers. This was an impressive series by the Los Angeles Lakers against the Portland Trail Blazers. Yes, the Trail Blazers have serious flaws in their team. However, the Trail Blazers has star players that few eighth seeds […] READ MORE
NBA rumors are oftentimes the lifeblood of the offseason in the NBA. With the delay in the season, there has been a delay in those ever-so-juicy NBA rumors that NBA fans crave. As the NBA Playoffs kick into high gear and teams start to leave the Orlando bubble, rumors are starting to come about. Some […] READ MORE