Mavericks, Trail Blazers, Heat, and Kings interested in Nerlens Noel

The Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, and Sacramento King are interested in trading for Detroit Pistons center Nerlens Noel, according to sources. Noel is ready to move on from the Motor City. “Both sides have agreed that a deal is best for both parties, and Detroit has already had talks with rival teams […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2022
Damian Lillard Explodes For 11 Three-Pointers In Win Vs Minnesota

The Portland Trail Blazers have surprised the league with how well they’ve played this season. Portland is 15-12 so far this year which is second in the Northwest Division and sixth in the Eastern Conference. They are 5-5 in their last ten games and are on a two-game win streak. Last night, Damian Lillard tied […]

Zach Wolpin  •  13 Dec 2022
Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups: ‘We didn’t execute the way we needed to’

On Thursday night, the Denver Nuggets won 121-120 over the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center, and Blazers coach Chauncey Billups addressed his frustration with his team’s poor defense following the loss. “It was really good shot-making, but I am frustrated,” Billups said after watching his players allow Jamal Murray to knock down the game-winning […]

James Foglio  •  09 Dec 2022
Michael Malone Speaks Highly Of Jamal Murray After His Recent Self-Doubt

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are 15-10 so far this season. That puts Denver in first place for the Northwest Division and fourth in the Western Conference. They are 6-4 in their last ten games and won a huge buzz beater to stun the Trail Blazers on the road. Jamal Murray hit a clutch […]

Zach Wolpin  •  09 Dec 2022
Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard targeting December 4 return

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is targeting a return date of Sunday, December 4 against the Indiana Pacers, according to sources. The six-time All-Star has missed the last six games due to a calf strain. “The Trail Blazers are 1-3 during the span that Damian Lillard has been out with that calf injury, but […]

James Foglio  •  30 Nov 2022
NBA Week 6 Power Rankings: Celtics Stay Number One, Jazz Enter Top Three

We’re officially six weeks into the 2022-23 NBA season and it’s been an exciting start. Boston’s nine-game win streak came to an end last night, but they’re still the best team in the league right now. The Eastern Conference is loaded with talented teams this season and they’ve been beating up on each other early […]

Zach Wolpin  •  29 Nov 2022
NBA Player Prop Picks Tonight: Marcus Smart Over 21.5 Points, Rebounds, Assists Leads Our Best Bets

Our Monday night NBA slate features eight different games going on across the league for fans to enjoy. We’ve put together our best NBA player prop picks for tonight’s games featuring Atlanta vs Cleveland, Portland vs Milwaukee, and Boston vs Chicago.  At 7:00pm tonight, the 10-6 Atlanta Hawks will be on the road to face […]

Zach Wolpin  •  21 Nov 2022
NBA Betting Odds And Picks Tonight: NBA Best Bets For Thursday 11/17

There are only three games on going on across the league tonight for fans to watch throughout the evening. All these games will begin at 10:00pm or after. The 6-9 San Antonio Spurs will be in Sacramento to take on the 7-6 Kings. Brooklyn will finish up a west coast road trip and the Nets […]

Zach Wolpin  •  18 Nov 2022
Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard strives for more consistency

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is proud to see his team with a 10-4 record and at the top of the Western Conference standings, but he also understands that consistency is the key. The six-time All-Star wants to see his potential playoff contender fire on all cylinders at the beginning of games as well. […]

James Foglio  •  16 Nov 2022