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Trail Blazers 2020 playoff preview: Dame Time running late?
'Dame Time' Lillard has always pulled Portland out of a tight spot, but can he weave his magic one more time in the NBA playoff race with a new format?
LOOKBACK: 2 teams that could have challenged the Bulls’ dominance
These teams in the Jordan era already had good rosters that could have been even way better

No playoff chance, no play says Blazers ace Lillard
Portland star Damian Lillard thinks there’s no point in playing 'meaningless games' if the Blazers 'don't have a true opportunity to get into the playoffs'

LOOKBACK: Ranking Chicago Bulls’ finals opponents
The dual three-peat runs cemented the Chicago Bulls’ legacy, but not without some tough challenge

Blazers' Hood taking recovery slow
Rodney Hood may be getting extra recovery time, but the injured Portland forward isn’t rushing his NBA return

WATCH: CJ McCollum jokes about Jamal Murray after IG scandal
Speaking to teammate Damian Lillard live on the official NBA account on Instagram, CJ McCollum reacts to a comment alluding to the Jamal Murray scandal
NBA fines Blazers' McCollum, Kings' Len for shoving match
CJ McCollum and Alex Len almost come to blows after shoving each other
Blazers' McCollum taking break from autographs amid coronavirus fears
The NBA, NHL, and MLB have all said they are monitoring developments regarding the coronavirus, which has reached every continent except Antarctica
Vintage Carmelo shows up to lift Blazers past Pistons
Carmelo Anthony records his first 30-point game since 2017 as the Blazers snap a three-game skid
Zion Williamson firing on all cylinders puts away Trail Blazers
'I don't really think he's comparable to anyone that I have seen,' Portland's Melo Anthony says of Pelicans star rookie Zion Williamson

Seething Lillard slams refs over blown call
'Plenty money,' says Damian Lillard as the Portland star expects a fine after lashing out at officials for a non-call in a pivotal play

Jazz escape Blazers in controversial ending, leave Lillard fuming
The referees miss what should have been a goaltending call on a potential game-tying basket by Damian Lillard in the last 10 seconds
Damian Lillard makes NBA history as Trail Blazers rip Jazz
Damian Lillard follows up his 48-point, 10-assist, and 9-rebound outing against the Lakers with another masterful showing against the Jazz
Lillard notches career-high of 61 in OT escape of Golden State
Lillard drains 11 three-pointers to spoil the Golden State Warriors' groove

Giannis bounces back as Bucks whip Trail Blazers
After tallying a season-low 13 points, reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo unleashes a huge double-double

Vintage Melo grabs winner as Blazers stun Raptors
Carmelo Anthony knocks in the game-clincher as the Trail Blazers rally from a double-digit deficit against the defending champions

'Perfect' Robinson, Knicks spoil Melo's return
Mitchell Robinson makes franchise history by shooting perfect from the field as the Knicks also give former team star Carmelo Anthony a warm welcome

Injured LeBron shows up as Lakers snap losing streak
LeBron James brushes off a groin injury and a pre-game drama with Kyle Kuzma to tow the Lakers back in the win column

Mitchell sizzles, Clarkson debuts as Jazz hold off Blazers
Donovan Mitchell takes over in the second half as Jordan Clarkson boosts the Utah bench

Trail Blazers waive Spanish veteran Pau Gasol
Paul Gasol says he still has the 'same excitement and passion for the game' and the Trail Blazers’ offer of a coaching role would just be a stopgap
Carmelo Anthony seals Portland move
A year after getting axed by the Houston Rockets, 10-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony finds a new home in the Portland Blazers

Harden, Westbrook shine as Rockets extend win streak
James Harden and Russell Westbrook combine for 64 points to lead the Rockets to 8 straight wins

Struggling Blazers pick up Carmelo Anthony
Carmelo Anthony joins his fifth team in 3 years as the Portland Trail Blazers try to pump life into their campaign with the former All-Star

Kawhi's late surge lifts Clippers past Blazers
After getting fined for contradictory statements on Kawhi Leonard's fitness, the Clippers pull off a win behind their well-rested star

Trail Blazers lose Zach Collins for 4 months after surgery
Portland's 7-foot forward Zach Collins starts rehab treatment after dislocating his shoulder

Korkmaz drains game-winner as Sixers nip Trail Blazers
The Sixers stay unbeaten even without suspended star Joel Embiid as Furkan Korkmaz comes to the rescue
Golden State Warriors end skid for 1st win
The Warriors bounce back against the New Orleans Pelicans for a breakthrough win this season

San Beda on brink of elims sweep; Mapua secures much-needed win
Defending champion San Beda picks up its 17th straight win while Mapua keeps its Final Four bid alive

San Sebastian erases 19-point deficit, ends Lyceum's streak
Down 19, Allyn Bulanadi scores 28 points to lead San Sebastian's comeback over Lyceum

San Beda puts lock on No. 1 spot; Lyceum clinches Final Four berth
Defending champion San Beda keeps its bid for an outright title berth alive as Lyceum also advances to the semifinals

Choco Mucho shuts down Motolite, Petro Gazz blanks Chef’s Classics
Bang Pineda's phenomenal floor defense keeps Choco Mucho's streak alive, while Petro Gazz secures its 8th win of the conference

Lyceum takes down Letran; EAC stuns San Sebastian
Propped up by Jaycee Marcelino and Reymar Caduyac, Lyceum outlasts a relentless Letran side to keep hold of the No. 2 spot

San Beda stays unblemished as Letran, Mapua extend win streak
Defending champion San Beda cruises to its 13th straight win of NCAA Season 95 basketball

Letran ends San Sebastian streak; Lyceum, Mapua nab victories
The Knights bounce back to halt the Stags’ five-game winning run as the Pirates and Cardinals trip separate foes

Motolite survives Tolentino's outburst, BanKo drubs BaliPure
Motolite spoils Flying Titan Kat Tolentino's 33-point performance in the 2019 PVL Open Conference

Bulanadi drops career-best 32 in Stags win, LPU sweeps Perpetual
Cementing his status as the NCAA's top scorer, Allyn Bulanadi delivers a career-high performance to power the Stags past the Blazers

B-day boy Balanza leads Letran win; San Beda sweeps 1st round
Letran captain Jerrick Balanza celebrates his birthday with a key triumph as San Beda completes a 9-0 sweep

Creamline streaks to 6-0; BaliPure cops second win
Alyssa Valdez and Creamline overpower Choco Mucho in a blockbuster PVL duel

Blazers subdue Bombers, snap 2-game skid
St Benilde gets back on the winning track against pesky JRU as San Sebastian extends it own win streak

San Beda pounds Perpetual by 46; Lyceum deals Benilde its first loss
The Red Lions stretch their perfect NCAA run to 6 games as the Pirates stay within striking distance at 6-1

Blazers keep historic streak alive, Mapua continues resurgence
The Blazers remain perfect with 5 straight wins in the NCAA Season 95 basketball tournament

NCAA postpones August 9, 2019 games
Due to inclement weather, the NCAA reschedules the men's basketball games for the third time this week

NCAA postpones August 6, 2019 games
The league reschedules the men’s basketball triple-header headlined by Letran and St Benilde clash

NCAA postpones August 2, 2019 games
The league reschedules the men’s basketball triple-header headlined by the San Beda-St Benilde clash due to bad weather

CJ McCollum, Trail Blazers agree to $100M extension
After locking up Damian Lillard, Portland makes sure CJ McCollum will also be around as the Trail Blazers vie to contend in the Western Conference again

NCAA: CSB wins 4th straight, Letran and Perpetual escape
The CSB Blazers continue to make history with a perfect 4-0 start

Spotless Benilde survives Mapua in chippy affair
The Blazers stretch their unbeaten run to 3 games against the winless Cardinals

Pau Gasol agrees to Trail Blazers deal
The two-time NBA champion joins his sixth club on his 19th year in the league

NCAA: Letran, San Sebastian, CSB coast to easy wins
Letran, San Sebastian and CSB continue to contend for the NCAA Season 95 basketball title

San Sebastian nails opening win as Perpetual, Benilde survive late rallies
The San Sebastian Golden Stags prove why they are early season favorites in the NCAA Season 95 basketball tournament
