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Why Blazers’ Damian Lillard didn’t take much convincing to join 3-Point Contest

Damian Lillard did not need much convincing to step onto the Intuit Dome floor on Saturday night. Despite being sidelined for the entire 2025-26 season with a torn Achilles tendon, the Portland Trail Blazers star proved that “Dame Time” is a permanent setting.

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Damian Lillard Wins Three-Point Contest

Damian Lillard isn’t playing this season while recovering from a torn Achilles, but his jumper was still sharp enough to win Saturday’s three-point contest at All-Star Weekend, writes Dan Woike of The Athletic.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 14

Damian Lillard confirms future plan to Giannis Antetokounmpo after winning 3-point shootout

Damian Lillard has yet to see action in the 2025-26 NBA season, and he likely won’t for the rest of the campaign. But he has a trophy to show already in his return to the Portland Trail Blazers after winning the 2026 edition of the NBA’s All-Star Weekend Three-Point Contest on Saturday.

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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.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Field Level Media / February 14

Damian Lillard wins 3-point Contest for 3rd time, ties Larry Bird

INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Damian Lillard has not played a minute on the court for the Portland Trail Blazers this season and yet still found a way to make an impact at All-Star Weekend.

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.

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Discussion: 3pt Contest and All-Star Saturday Events

The NBA All-Star Weekend has reached Saturday, and following Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen playing in the Rising Stars games yesterday, we get to see another Trail Blazer in an official event as Damian Lillard looks to win his record-tying third Three-Point Contest today at 2pm Pacific!

Yang Hansen News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / February 14

Blazers' Yang Hansen Has Hilarious Response to All-Star Question

The Portland Trail Blazers took a chance on Yang Hansen with the 16th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and the 7-foot-1 Chinese center's potential was immediately through the roof.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hardwood Heroics / February 14

'I Can’t Wait to Kiss Him' – Portland Trail Blazers’ Yang Hansen Catches His Translator Off Guard With Amusing Nikola Jokic Answer

It’s safe to say that Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen can’t wait to meet his NBA idol, Nikola Jokic, as he didn’t hold back when he was asked about potentially meeting him during All-Star Weekend, so much so that his translator couldn’t believe his answer.

Yang Hansen News / Blazer's Edge / February 13

Clingan and Hansen Both Prominent in NBA All-Star Rising Stars Challenge

Portland Trail Blazers centers Donvan Clingan and Yang Hansen, the latter representing the Rip City Remix, were among the most prominent players for their teams in the Rising Stars competition on the first day of NBA All-Star weekend, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

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.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / February 13

Blazers’ Cissoko Latest Two-Way Player To Reach Active Game Limit

Several teams will head into the NBA’s All-Star break with roster decisions to make before their schedules resume next week. One of those teams in the Trail Blazers, who deployed two-way player Sidy Cissoko for his 50th game of the season on Thursday in Utah.

Tiago Splitter News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

Tiago Splitter Wants to Fix the Trail Blazers’ Turnover Issues

The Portland Trail Blazers’ turnover issues have been one of the longest problems in the 2025-26 season. There is immense potential with Tiago Splitter’s system, but it has its limits.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 13

Donovan Clingan is 1st Trail Blazers player to achieve this crazy stat line since Scottie Pippen

Donovan Clingan pulled off a franchise feat Scottie Pippen last achieved in the Portland Trail Blazers’ matchup against the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.

Jrue Holiday News / Field Level Media / February 12

Jrue Holiday's big night boosts Blazers in win over Jazz

Jrue Holiday recorded a season-best 31 points to go with nine rebounds and seven assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 135-119 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night in Salt Lake City.

Yang Hansen News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / February 12

Why Yang Hansen Hasn't Clicked Yet For Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers are enjoying one of their better seasons in the last couple of years, but that doesn't mean everything has been roses and rainbows.

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Portland Trail Blazers at Utah Jazz Preview, Prediction & Odds | February 12, 2026

The Portland Trail Blazers look to snap a four‑game road losing streak as they travel to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz. Portland enters the matchup coming off an impressive offensive showing against Philadelphia, while Utah continues to struggle with depth issues and defensive consistency.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 11