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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

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Rayan Rupert News / Hoops Rumors / February 22

Grizzlies To Sign Rayan Rupert To 10-Day Deal

The Grizzlies are signing Rayan Rupert to a 10-day contract, Shams Charania reports for ESPN (Twitter link). The 6’7″ wing was the 43rd overall pick in the 2023 Draft and spent his first 2.5 seasons with the Blazers, averaging 3.2 points in 12.0 minutes per game.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Deni Avdija News / Blazer's Edge / February 21

Deni Avdija Named Questionable for Suns Game

Portland Trail Blazers All-Star has been named as questionable on the injury report for the Blazers’ game versus the Phoenix Suns on Sunday. Also of note, center Yang Hansen and guard Caleb Love are both on assignment to the G League’s Rip City Remix and will not play in Phoenix.

Robert Williams News / Blazer's Edge / February 21

After All the Trade Rumors, is Robert Williams Better Off a Blazer?

Robert Williams III joined the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half of the Damian Lillard trade and hours before 2023-24 training camp. Given the team’s youth movement, the accepted view at the time was that the veteran big would be moved for more assets within one or two transaction windows.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / February 21

Joe Cronin Shares Reaction to Blazers Signing Damian Lillard

It still doesn't feel completely real that Damian Lillard is on the Portland Trail Blazers roster again. Even though Lillard signed with the team over the summer, he has not played for the Blazers this season due to his recovery from a torn Achilles.

Deni Avdija News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / February 21

Blazers Need 'Another Guy' Next to Deni Avdija

After making his first career All-Star appearance, it's very clear that the Portland Trail Blazers are building around Deni Avdija. Blazers general manager Joe Cronin explained how the team was confident in Avdija's growth and development from his time with the Washington Wizards from 2021-24.

Yang Hansen News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / February 21

Blazers Aren't Listening to Yang Hansen Critics

Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen has struggled throughout his first season in the NBA. Yang has not earned a spot in the rotation despite being the No.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / February 21

The Trail Blazers’ Reality Check Amid Their Postseason Pursuit

Hopes were high for the Portland Trail Blazers after the All-Star break. Unfortunately, there was a big reality check in their first game back against the Denver Nuggets.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Joe Cronin News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / February 21

Blazers Are Ready to Take Next Step

The Portland Trail Blazers are a rebuilding team, but the corner is beginning to turn with the franchise. With the team hovering around the .500 mark at the midway point in the season, the Blazers can begin to look forward towards competing for more.

Matisse Thybulle News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / February 20

Blazers Reveal Matisse Thybulle Status vs. Nuggets

The Portland Trail Blazers are coming out of the All-Star break with a challenging divisional matchup against three-time MVP Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, but there is reason to be confident in a win.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / February 20

Trail Blazers, Sidy Cissoko Agree To Two-Year Deal

The Trail Blazers are promoting forward Sidy Cissoko to their 15-man roster, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link), who hears from Cissoko’s agents at Gersh Sports that he and the team have agreed to a two-year deal.

Deni Avdija News / Field Level Media / February 20

Deni Avdija, Blazers eager to go again, starting with Nuggets

The Portland Trail Blazers are taking pride that they are in the running for postseason play after the All-Star break, as they haven't participated in the playoffs since the 2020-21 season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / February 20

Blazers’ Thybulle, Murray Nearing Returns; Sharpe Still Out

Trail Blazers wings Matisse Thybulle and Kris Murray were both full participants in practices on Wednesday and Thursday, writes Joe Freeman of The Oregonian.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Total Pro Sports / February 19

Trail Blazers Young Guard Dominates Top 10 Highest Vertical Dunks This Season

This year’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest may not be living up to expectations, but fans have been treated to some jaw-dropping dunks and impressive high-flying action throughout the season.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / February 19

Diving Into the Trail Blazers’ Postseason Chase

The expectations are high for the Portland Trail Blazers’ postseason pursuit. They are ready to chase a spot in the playoffs with Tiago Splitter’s system.

Deni Avdija News / Hoops Wire / February 16

Blazers’ Deni Avdija makes history, embraces spotlight after first All-Star nod

Deni Avdija didn’t light up the box score in his first All-Star Game. That wasn’t really the point. Avdija finished with five points, four assists and one rebound in 15 minutes, but the selection itself mattered.

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The 'NBA Three-Point Contest winners' quiz

The three-point contest has been a part of the NBA All-Star Game weekend since the 1985-86 season. Can you name every winner?

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 14

Damian Lillard wins Three-Point Contest amid Achilles rehab

Damian Lillard stuns with Three-Point Contest win amid Achilles rehab

Damian Lillard made sure his return to the hardwood was a memorable one.

Everyone had the same reaction to Lillard's Three-Point Contest win

Lillard confirms future plan to Giannis Antetokounmpo after winning contest

Antetokounmpo takes hilarious jab at Shams Charania at All-Star Weekend

Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat dances his way to dunk title

Jase Richardson suffered scary fall during NBA Dunk Contest

Rockets star Kevin Durant takes a shot at All-Star Game critics

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 13

Blazers’ Yang Hansen fakes out Donovan Clingan for Rising Stars bucket

Portland Trail Blazers fans are used to seeing Yang Hansen and Donovan Clingan work together to lock down the paint at the Moda Center. However, the NBA Rising Stars game on Friday night forced the twin towers into a rare confrontation that left Clingan on the wrong side of a viral moment.