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The Moda Center crowd reactions to Portland Trail Blazers legend Damian Lillard these days are the kind that might give you chills. At the very least, if you’re a Blazers fan, they’ll make you smile. Wednesday night marked the preseason debut of Lillard’s Rip City comeback tour as the Blazers defeated the Golden State Warriors […]
The Golden State Warriors’ 123-118 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers told us very little about what this year’s team will be like, but it did indicate that the Santa Cruz Warriors could have a very exciting season. In a game where nine of the Warriors’ top players didn’t even travel to Portland — Draymond […]
Jonathan Kuminga goes viral for threatening to slap a Timberwolves fan for using a nickname he doesn't like.
Blazers Damian Lillard’s scoring was encouraging. His ability to get past defenders may have been the better sign. That was among the observations from Elias Esquivel of Blazers on SI after Portland’s 123-118 preseason-opening win over the short-handed Warriors on Wednesday. Lillard scored 15 points, while Deni Avdija led the Blazers with 23 on 9-of-13 […] The post NBA Notes: Blazers, Deni Avdija, Warriors, Brandon Williams, Bulls appeared first on Hoops Wire .
We finally got to see Damian Lillard and Ja Morant start for the Portland Trail Blazers as they defeated the Golden State Warriors 123-118 on Wednesday night.
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg sure likes to speak his mind and he’s come out with some more interesting material. Following the Warriors’ preseason win over the Lakers on Tuesday night where he had 17 points, nine rebounds and two assists in 21 minutes of action, Lendeborg claimed it’s easier to grab rebounds in the NBA […] The post Yaxel Lendeborg Says It’s Easier to Grab Rebounds in NBA Compared to College appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Former NBA guard Nick Young believes Klay Thompson will benefit from playing alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo with the Miami Heat. Young expects the two big men to attract defenders near the basket, creating more open shooting opportunities for Thompson. He also commented on his former teammate’s personal life and breakup with Megan. “I […] The post Nick Young predicts Klay Thompson’s Miami success appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Micah Nori praised his team’s effort in Wednesday’s 123-118 preseason victory over the Golden State Warriors but stressed that the performance exposed several areas that need immediate improvement. Portland committed 21 turnovers and allowed 18 offensive rebounds, giving Golden State additional opportunities despite shooting 48% from the field and 56% […] The post Micah Nori addresses Ja Morant’s preseason debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Golden State Warriors 123-118 on Wednesday at the Moda Center, with Damian Lillard making his return from Achilles injury as the Blazers opened the preseason with a victory. Lillard started for Portland and played 19 minutes, finishing with 15 points on 5-of-11 shooting. He made three of his eight […] The post Trail Blazers beat Warriors in Damian Lillard’s return appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Golden State Warriors were unable to ride the hot shooting from their role players in a disappointing 123-118 preseason loss against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Damian Lillard entered year 13 of his decorated NBA career with a preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. During the game, the Portland Trail Blazers star point guard looked like a player ready to turn back the clock in his first game since suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon. Recently, NBA insider Chris Haynes revealed […] The post NBA insider reveals Blazers’ Damian Lillard claimed about feeling ’29 all over again’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .
It might not have been as easy as expected given the personnel, but the Portland Trail Blazers were able to hang on and outlast the shorthanded Golden State Warriors 123-118 Wednesday night in the preseason opener at the Moda Center. For a competitively meaningless contest in October, the exhibition held a number of intriguing storylines. […]
Brandon Williams continues to make his non-guaranteed contract look like a bargain after another strong showing in the Golden State Warriors' loss in Portland.
After scoring a game-high 17 points on Tuesday, Yaxel Lendeborg credited advice he received from Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, writes Dan Dempster of NBC Sports Bay Area. The rookie forward attacked the paint repeatedly as the Warriors soundly defeated the Lakers for their first preseason victory. “After last game, I texted Steph and Draymond […]
The Portland Trail Blazers seem to have found the best duo that could help dominate the season. During their preseason game against the Golden State Warriors, Ja Morant and Damian Lillard were given a glimpse of what is there to expect from the explosive point guards. In a video shared on social media, Lillard was […] The post Blazers’ Ja Morant, Damian Lillard show 1-2 punch potential with 1st preseason buckets appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Stephen Curry is making a change as he prepares for another season with the Warriors. According to comments attributed to his wife, Ayesha Curry, the Golden State star is cutting alcohol out of his routine during the NBA season. It’s a small detail, but an interesting one for a player who has already accomplished just […] The post Ayesha Curry says Steph giving up alcohol for Warriors season appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Quentin Grimes is giving the Lakers reason to believe he can handle plenty of responsibility alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The scoring has been there early. Grimes finished with 16 points on 5-of-7 shooting against the Kings, then added 12 points against the Warriors. Coach JJ Redick has also liked his work on the […] The post Lakers Notes: Quentin Grimes, Luka Doncic, Jaden Hardy, camp battles appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Gui Santos is already a major winner from Kristaps Porzingis' illness that opens up a spot in the Golden State Warriors starting lineup.
It’s a great day to be a Blazer! That’s because your Portland Trail Blazers play an NBA (preseason) basketball game tonight! The Trail Blazers will be hosting the Golden State Warriors at the Moda Center tonight to tip off the preseason slate and give fans the first look at their revamped roster in live minutes. […]
The Golden State Warriors may have little choice but to stick with Kristaps Porzingis as his latest illness exposes a major trade problem.
NBA star LeBron James did not want the report about him calling out Joel Embiid to get bigger. According to an earlier report, the Philadelphia 76ers star called out Embiid for being late to practice. Longtime commentator for MSG Network, Mike Breen, told the report on Monday’s preseason game between the 76ers and the New [...]
Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA preseason on Tuesday. They are coming off a 104-101 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday in Hawaii. Curry will face his former Warriors teammate, Kevon Looney, who signed a one-year, $3.9 million contract with the [...]
Kristaps Porzingis is still dealing with health issues as the 2026-27 NBA season is about to start. When the Golden State Warriors traveled to Hawaii after Media Day, Porzingis was not with the team. According to reports, the one-time All-Star is “currently sidelined indefinitely due to an undisclosed, persistent health issue.” Even last season, Porzingis [...]
The preseason issues for Bronny James against the Golden State Warriors should not be inviting panic for the Los Angeles Lakers.
No rest for the weary, even in the preseason, as the Golden State Warriors travel up north to play against the Portland Trail Blazers for Wednesday’s second night of a back-to-back. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM PT in Portland and can be watched on NBA TV. Previously with the Warriors: The Warriors showcased another […]