Gary Payton II delivers diploma to mother in sweet surprise
April 29, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gary Payton II beamed as he shared the special news: He's now a college graduate.
The Golden State guard promised his mother he would one day earn his degree from Oregon State, and on Friday morning ahead of Game 6 of the first-round playoff series against Sacramento he presented her with the diploma in person.
Lillard, Trail Blazers to visit Westbrook, Clippers
April 28, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (33-47, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (42-38, fifth in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Saturday, 4 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers host the Portland Trail Blazers in Western Conference action Saturday.
Portland Trail Blazers to launch G League team next season
April 26, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers announced Wednesday they are adding a G League affiliate next season, bringing the NBA's development league to 31 teams.
The new team will play at the University of Portland's Chiles Center.
Blazers lament disappointing season, look to the future
April 10, 2023 GMTDamian Lillard's heroics weren't enough to save the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Blazers missed the playoffs for the second straight season even though Lillard averaged a career-high 32.2 points a game, third-best in the league.
Warriors set NBA record with 55-point 1st quarter in rout
April 9, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Golden State Warriors set an NBA record by scoring 55 points in the first quarter on their way to a 157-101 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers in their regular-season finale on Sunday to secure the sixth seed in the Western Conference.
Malgin helps Avalanche keep rolling in 4-3 win over Kings
April 9, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Denis Malgin scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory.
Brad Hunt and Alex Newhook also scored, Alexandar Georgiev made 37 saves and the Avalanche kept pace with Dallas for first place in the Central Division and still have a game in hand.
Portland hosts Golden State, looks to break home losing streak
April 9, 2023 GMTGolden State Warriors (43-38, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (33-48, 13th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Trail Blazers -17; over/under is 233
Clippers beat Blazers to bolster hopes of avoiding play-in
April 8, 2023 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points, Norman Powell added 23 and the Los Angeles Clippers solidified their hopes of avoiding the play-in game with a 136-125 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday.
Lillard, Trail Blazers to visit Westbrook, Clippers
April 7, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (33-47, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (42-38, fifth in the Western Conference)
Los Angeles; Saturday, 4 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers host the Portland Trail Blazers in Western Conference action Saturday.
Bates-Diop leads Spurs past Blazers in inaugural Austin game
April 7, 2023 GMTAUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Keita Bates-Diop had 25 points, Julian Champagnie and Keldon Johnson added 24 points each and the San Antonio Spurs beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 129-127 on Thursday night in the first NBA game in Texas’ capital city.
Bane’s late burst leads Grizzlies past Trail Blazers 119-109
April 5, 2023 GMTMEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Desmond Bane scored 30 points and keyed a fourth-quarter rally, Ja Morant added 23 points and nine assists and the Memphis Grizzlies defeated the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 119-109 on Tuesday night.
Lillard and the Trail Blazers take on conference foe San Antonio
April 5, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (33-46, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (20-59, 14th in the Western Conference)
Thursday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Western Conference foes San Antonio and Portland square off on Thursday.
Lillard and the Trail Blazers take on conference foe Memphis
April 3, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (33-45, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Memphis Grizzlies (49-29, second in the Western Conference)
Memphis, Tennessee; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers take on Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.
Sharpe scores 27 points, Trail Blazers edge Timberwolves
April 2, 2023 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shaedon Sharpe scored 27 points, Kevin Knox II added 19 points and the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers beat the playoff-hopeful Minnesota Timberwolves 107-105 on Sunday.
Trendon Watford had 15 points and Skylar Mays finished with 13 points and nine assists in his second game with Portland, which had lost 11 of 12 and was without four regular starters.
Portland takes on Minnesota on 5-game losing streak
April 1, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (32-45, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (39-39, ninth in the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Sunday, 3:30 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Portland enters the matchup with Minnesota after losing five straight games.
Fox has 20 points, playoff-bound Kings beat Blazers 138-114
April 1, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — De'Aaron Fox had 20 points and 11 assists and the playoff-bound Sacramento Kings won their second consecutive game against Portland Trail Blazers 138-114 on Friday night.
Malik Monk had 20 off the bench for the Kings, who had already secured their first postseason berth since 2006 and home-court advantage for the playoffs with a 120-80 rout of the Trail Blazers on Wednesday.
Kings end long playoff drought with 120-80 win over Blazers
March 30, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — While a throng of purple-clad visiting fans were already celebrating, De'Aaron Fox was watching from the bench as the moments ticked down in Sacramento's 120-80 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Trail Blazers take on the Kings on 4-game slide
March 30, 2023 GMTSacramento Kings (46-30, third in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (32-44, 13th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Portland heads into the matchup with Sacramento after losing four in a row.
Trail Blazers face the Kings on 3-game skid
March 28, 2023 GMTSacramento Kings (45-30, third in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (32-43, 13th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Portland comes into the matchup with Sacramento after losing three in a row.
Ingram scores 29 as Pelicans rout Trail Blazers 124-90
March 28, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Brandon Ingram scored 29 points and the New Orleans Pelicans routed the depleted Portland Trail Blazers 124-90 on Monday night for their fifth straight victory.
CJ McCollum, who played nine seasons with the Blazers before he was traded to the Pelicans last season, added 17 points.
Portland plays New Orleans on 6-game home slide
March 27, 2023 GMTNew Orleans Pelicans (37-37, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (32-42, 13th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Monday, 10 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Trail Blazers -8.5
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31, Thunder beat depleted Blazers
March 27, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the depleted Portland Trail Blazers 118-112 on Sunday.
Jalen Williams had 23 points and Isaiah Joe added 20 off the bench for Oklahoma City.
Portland plays Oklahoma City, aims to end home skid
March 25, 2023 GMTOklahoma City Thunder (36-38, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (32-41, 13th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Portland hosts Oklahoma City looking to stop its five-game home losing streak.
LaVine scores 33, Bulls rout the Trail Blazers 124-96
March 25, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Zach LaVine scored 33 points and the Chicago Bulls dominated the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 124-96 on Friday night.
Nikola Vucevic added 23 points and 15 rebounds for the Bulls, who have won six of their last eight games and sit in 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings with nine regular-season games remaining.
Markkanen leads Utah against Milwaukee after 40-point showing
March 23, 2023 GMTMilwaukee Bucks (52-20, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (35-37, 11th in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Utah faces the Milwaukee Bucks after Lauri Markkanen scored 40 points in the Utah Jazz's 127-115 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
Chicago puts road win streak on the line against Portland
March 23, 2023 GMTChicago Bulls (34-38, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (32-40, 13th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Chicago will try to keep its four-game road win streak intact when the Bulls take on Portland.
Lillard, Sharpe lead Blazers past Jazz to halt 6-game skid
March 23, 2023 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Damian Lillard scored 30 points, rookie Shaedon Sharpe had a career-high 24 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Utah Jazz 127-115 on Wednesday night to stop a six-game losing streak.
Portland plays Utah on 3-game road slide
March 21, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (31-40, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Utah Jazz (35-36, 10th in the Western Conference)
Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Portland will attempt to stop its three-game road skid when the Trail Blazers play Utah.
Paul has 29 and Clippers down Blazers 111-102
March 20, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Paul George had 29 points and the Los Angeles Clippers handed the Portland Trail Blazers their sixth straight loss with a 117-102 victory on Sunday night.,
Kawhi Leonard added 24 for the Clippers as they fight for home-court advantage in the playoffs.
Portland hosts Los Angeles after Lillard’s 41-point showing
March 19, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Clippers (37-34, fifth in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (31-39, 13th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 9 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Trail Blazers -2
Tatum scores 34, Celtics hold off Trail Blazers 126-112
March 18, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 34 points and 12 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics withstood a late Portland rally for a 126-112 victory over the struggling Trail Blazers on Friday night.
Jaylen Brown added 27 points for the Celtics, who have won four of their last five after a three-game losing streak.
Lillard and Tatum clash in Portland-Boston matchup
March 16, 2023 GMTBoston Celtics (48-22, second in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (31-38, 13th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Friday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Damian Lillard and Jayson Tatum meet when Portland hosts Boston.
Quickley leads rally and Knicks beat Trail Blazers 123-107
March 15, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Immanuel Quickley had 26 points and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks mounted a rally in the third quarter to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 123-107 on Tuesday night.
Julius Randle added 24 points for the Knicks, who were still playing without injured guard Jalen Brunson.
Trail Blazers face the Knicks on 3-game skid
March 13, 2023 GMTNew York Knicks (40-30, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (31-37, 13th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Portland aims to end its three-game skid when the Trail Blazers take on New York.
Los Angeles visits New Orleans after Murphy’s 41-point game
March 13, 2023 GMTLos Angeles Lakers (33-35, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (33-35, 11th in the Western Conference)
New Orleans; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans hosts the Los Angeles Lakers after Trey Murphy III scored 41 points in the New Orleans Pelicans' 127-110 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Murphy hits 9 3s, scores 41, Pelicans down Blazers 127-110
March 13, 2023 GMTNEW ORLEANS (AP) — Pelicans second-year pro Trey Murphy III was only beginning to earn regular minutes off the bench as a rookie last spring.
Now he's the type of player who — on a good night — can whip a crowd into a jubilant frenzy with a stirring, momentum-driving mix of deep shots and flamboyant finishes at the rim.
Lillard and the Trail Blazers face the Pelicans
March 12, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (31-36, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (32-35, 11th in the Western Conference)
New Orleans; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Pelicans -2.5
76ers edge Trail Blazers on Embiid’s late jumper
March 11, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid made a fadeaway jumper from the foul line with 1.1 seconds left to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 120-119 comeback victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.
Embiid hits jumper to give 76ers comeback win over Blazers
March 11, 2023 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid made a fade-away jumper from the foul line with 1.1 seconds left to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 120-119 comeback victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night.
Embiid and Lillard clash in Philadelphia-Portland matchup
March 9, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (31-35, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (43-22, third in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Two of the league's best scorers, Joel Embiid and Damian Lillard, meet when Philadelphia and Portland hit the court.
Tatum scores 30 to help Celtics power past Blazers 115-93
March 9, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and made six 3-pointers, and the Boston Celtics beat the Portland Trail Blazers 115-93 to snap a three-game losing streak Wednesday night.
Tatum's 36th game this season with 30 or more points helped the Celtics avoid their first four-game losing streak.
Lillard and Portland visit Tatum and the Celtics
March 7, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (31-34, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (45-21, second in the Eastern Conference)
Boston; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Two of the league's best scorers, Jayson Tatum and Damian Lillard, meet when Boston and Portland hit the court.
Lillard’s triple-double helps Blazers beat Pistons 110-104
March 7, 2023 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Damian Lillard had 31 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists, securing his second triple-double of the season and third of his career before the end of the third quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Detroit Pistons 110-104 on Monday night.
Lillard leads Portland against Detroit after 41-point performance
March 6, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (30-34, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (15-49, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Detroit; Monday, 7 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Pistons -5.5
Lillard scores 41, Blazers hold off Magic 122-119
March 6, 2023 GMTORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Damian Lillard scored eight of his 41 points from the foul line in the final three minutes Sunday night to the lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 122-119 win over the Orlando Magic.
Atlanta visits Miami after Murray’s 41-point showing
March 4, 2023 GMTAtlanta Hawks (32-31, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Miami Heat (33-31, seventh in the Eastern Conference)
Miami; Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Heat -1.5
Lillard and the Trail Blazers take on the Magic
March 4, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (29-34, 13th in the Western Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (27-37, 13th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Damian Lillard leads Portland into a matchup with Orlando.
Murray’s 39 help Hawks beat Blazers for Snyder’s first win
March 4, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Dejounte Murray's career high in scoring helped give Quin Snyder his first win with the Atlanta Hawks.
Murray predicted more wins are coming for the Hawks with their new coach.
New Orleans faces Golden State following Ingram’s 40-point game
March 3, 2023 GMTNew Orleans Pelicans (31-32, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (33-30, fifth in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Friday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: New Orleans faces the Golden State Warriors after Brandon Ingram scored 40 points in the Pelicans' 121-110 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
Atlanta hosts Portland following Lillard’s 41-point outing
March 2, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (29-33, 12th in the Western Conference) vs. Atlanta Hawks (31-31, eighth in the Eastern Conference)
Atlanta; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Portland visits the Atlanta Hawks after Damian Lillard scored 41 points in the Trail Blazers' 121-110 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
Ingram has 40 points, Pelicans beat Trail Blazers 121-110
March 2, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Brandon Ingram stole the spotlight from the anticipated reunion between Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum.
Ingram had a season-high 40 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat Portland 121-110 on Wednesday night in the first on-court meeting between Lillard and former Trail Blazers teammate McCollum.
New Orleans faces Portland on 4-game skid
March 1, 2023 GMTNew Orleans Pelicans (30-32, 10th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (29-32, 11th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Trail Blazers -2.5; over/under is 232.5
Poole, Thompson rally Warriors back to beat Blazers 123-105
March 1, 2023 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The goal for Golden State: Do everything to shut down Damian Lillard, without fouling the Trail Blazers star after he made all 16 of his free throws last time against the defending champs.
Golden State hosts Portland following Lillard’s 71-point showing
February 27, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (29-31, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (31-30, seventh in the Western Conference)
San Francisco; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Portland visits the Golden State Warriors after Damian Lillard scored 71 points in the Trail Blazers' 131-114 win against the Houston Rockets.
Blazers’ Lillard has 71 pts and 13 3s, then gets drug tested
February 27, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The celebration surrounding Damian Lillard’s record-breaking performance was short-lived.
Lillard set franchise and career marks with 71 points — tied for the most in the NBA this season — and 13 3-pointers in the Portland Trail Blazers' 131 -114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.
Lillard sets Blazers records with 71 points, 13 3s in win
February 27, 2023 GMTPORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Damian Lillard set franchise and career highs with 71 points — tied for the most in the NBA this season — and 13 3-pointers and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game skid with a 131-114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday night.
Lillard and the Trail Blazers play the Rockets
February 25, 2023 GMTHouston Rockets (13-46, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (28-31, 12th in the Western Conference)
Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers host the Houston Rockets.
Fox, Sabonis help Kings rout short-handed Blazers 133-116
February 24, 2023 GMTSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — De’Aaron Fox scored 31 points, Domantas Sabonis had his seventh triple-double of the season and the Sacramento Kings beat the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 133-116 on Thursday night.
Lillard, Trail Blazers set for matchup against the Kings
February 22, 2023 GMTPortland Trail Blazers (28-30, 11th in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (32-25, third in the Western Conference)
Sacramento, California; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Kings -5.5; over/under is 239.5
Hawks fire Nate McMillan with team stuck in 8th in East
February 21, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday fired coach Nate McMillan, who was unable to follow up on the success of leading the team to the 2021 Eastern Conference finals.
Atlanta general manager Landry Fields announcing the firing.