Lillard Set to Make All-Star Weekend History

(Damian) Lillard will become the first player in NBA history to take part in five events during the All-Star festivities that run from Feb. 14-16: the BBVA Rising Stars Challenge Friday night, then the Taco Bell Skills Challenge, Foot Locker Three-Point Contest, the Sprite Slam Dunk contest on what’s deemed State Farm Saturday night, and […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Aldridge, Blazers to Talk New Deal in Summer

The economic options are for (Blazers forward LaMarcus) Aldridge and his agent, Arn Tellem, to discuss. What shouldn’t be overlooked is the fact that Aldridge is open to such a discussion in the first place. (Blazers GM Neil) Olshey’s plan and the Blazers’ (34-14) renaissance have made him a believer. “I haven’t gotten that far […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Coach Of The Year Watch 2/5

Who are the top candidates for the 2013-14 NBA Coach of the Year award? Basketball Insiders takes a closer look.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Six All-Time Horrible All-Star Selections

Yao Ming was voted an All-Star starter one year despite having played only five games that season, but he’s not the worst All-Star selection of all time.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Matthews in Favor of Joining 3-Pt Contest

He already has his travel reservations booked for a trip to Madison, Wis., during All-Star Weekend. But if the phone rings, and the NBA calls, Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews would gladly rearrange his plans if an invitation to the Three-Point Contest arrives. “Honestly, I don’t care, but it would be cool to be a […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Lillard, Wall Participating in Dunk Contest?

Portland’s franchise player will be quite busy come All-Star Weekend. He says he expects to defend his Skills Challenge title, he’s a headliner in the Rising Stars Challenge game and the grandest of them all: he’ll be coming off the bench for the West in the All-Star game. If you think that’s too much, CSNNW.com […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
Ankle MRI Negative for Blazers’ Batum

Portland F Nic Batum’s right ankle MRI is negative. He’s probable for Tuesday’s game vs. Memphis. #RipCity via Trail Blazers on Twitter

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
3-Point Contest Field Coming Together

The field for the NBA’s 2014 three-point shooting contest is starting to come together… A look at trade exceptions and the improving Eastern Conference.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Top 5 2014 All-Star Fan Snubs

LaMarcus Aldridge could have been named to this year’s All-Star game, but wasn’t. And he’s not even the most egregious fan snub this year.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021