NBA’s Best/Worst Case 2016-17 Cap Projections

Salary cap guru Eric Pincus looks at the best- and worst-case cap projections for each NBA team.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA AM: Was Loss to 76ers Good for Blazers?

The Blazers were blown out by the 76ers, but it seems that loss was the wake-up call Portland needed.

 •  15 Oct 2021
The Problem With Chasing Restricted Free Agents

Salary cap guru Eric Pincus explains why pursuing restricted free agents can be difficult due to timing.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
6 NBA Teams Bucking Preseason Expectations

A look at three teams exceeding expectations and three teams failing to meet expectations at the halfway point.

Alan Draper  •  22 Sep 2023
NBA PM: Ed Davis Talks Blazers, Lakers, Kobe, Lillard

Ed Davis discusses the Blazers’ success, his stint with the Lakers and playing with Kobe Bryant and Damian Lillard.

 •  15 Oct 2021
Damian Lillard Goes Off in Blazers Rally VS Thunder

After hitting his third consecutive 3-pointer, Damian Lillard flapped his arms above his head and motioned to the crowd while screaming, “Come on, man! Let’s go!” “I got some good looks at the rim and let them fly,” Lillard said. The star guard scored 31 points, including five 3-pointers in the last 3:07, and the […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
‘Clerical Error’ Deems C.J. McCollum Inactive

A “clerical error” cost the Trail Blazers their second-leading scorer, guard C.J. McCollum, for Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, which Portland lost 109-98. The Blazers accidentally submitted a roster with McCollum on the inactive list instead of teammate Luis Montero, whose name appears next to McCollum’s alphabetically on the sheet teams must submit […]

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021
C.J. McCollum on Role, New Challenges, Expanding Game

C.J. McCollum discusses his increased role, playing without Damian Lillard and his Sixth Man of The Year candidacy.

Alan Draper  •  15 Oct 2021
Damian Lillard Returns to Court

Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard returned to the starting lineup for Monday night’s 91-78 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies after missing seven games because of plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Source: ESPN

Basketball Insiders  •  15 Oct 2021