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Portland has given F Jake Layman his qualifying offer, making him a restricted free agent, league sources tell ESPN.
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
53-29, 2nd in Northwest
- 3/27W 118-98
- 3/29W 118-98
- 3/30L 99-90
- 4/1W 132-122
- 4/3W 116-89
- 4/5L 119-110
- 4/7W 115-108
- 4/9W 104-101
- 4/10W 136-131
- 4/14W 104-99
- 4/16W 114-94
- 4/19L 120-108
- 4/21W 111-98
- 4/23W 118-115
- 4/29L 121-113
- 5/1W 97-90
- 5/3W 140-137
- 5/5L 116-112
- 5/7L 124-98
- 5/9W 119-108
- 5/12W 100-96
- 5/14L 116-94
- 5/16L 114-111
- 5/18L 110-99
- 5/20L 119-117
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Trail Blazers trade Turner to Hawks for Bazemore
Evan Turner is heading to Atlanta. The Blazers have traded the forward to the Hawks in exchange for Kent Bazemore.
Pippen: Bazemore-Turner 'an even swap at the end of the day' (0:38)
NBA trade grades: Who wins the Hawks-Blazers deal?
What will Evan Turner and Kent Bazemore bring their new teams? Kevin Pelton grades the move.
UNC's Little falls to Trail Blazers with No. 25 pick
The Portland Trail Blazers selected North Carolina forward Nassir Little with the 25th pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night.
Damian Lillard and Marvin Bagley III exchange battle raps on social media
First Take's Max Kellerman thought the NBA's best MC was either Marvin Bagley III or Damian Lillard. And while Bagley bet on himself, Lillard disagreed after a challenge track was released.
Bagley: I'm a better MC than Lillard (0:50)
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Nassir Little falling to No. 25 was a surprise to many — including ESPN's draft analytics model, which gives him a 47% chance to be at least a starter and a 5% shot to be an all-star level player.
Little's physical tools could make him a draft-day steal (13:47)
Damian Lillard sends the Thunder home vs. Kinsley Washington's national title walk-off hit (0:54)
NBA draft profile: Nassir Little (0:42)
Bowen: Lillard, McCollum extensions key for Blazers (1:08)
Don't Ease Me In
Stugotz talks to Blazers guard CJ McCollum, who happens to be a more polished podcast host than he is, about the media, airplane etiquette, and baby wipes (4:41). Plus, can an interview be good if the host fails to ask a question? Stugotz takes a trip with a Hall of Famer to find out (30:07).
Fang Yuan
Al-Farouq Aminu has shared a cool idea about the upcoming FIBA World Cup. Recently, FIBA and its partner TCL announced that there will be a "TCL Player of The Game" trophy given to the best player of each game during this year's FIBA World Cup. Through the designing process of the trophy, FIBA and TCL want to symbolize and then spread the spirit of basketball and the culture of the hosting country. Now, FIBA and TCL would like to find a more creative name for the trophy in the coming weeks. Asked what he would like to name the trophy, Aminu said that they should name it after him. Aminu told ESPN that he would play for Nigeria's National Team in the FIBA World Cup.
Body of Work (2:48)
Kanter makes camper cover up Curry jersey (0:20)
Blazers reach new deal with team prez Olshey
Trail Blazers president of basketball operations Neil Olshey, who has constructed a perennial Western Conference playoff team in his seven seasons, has received a contract extension.
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Portland Trail Blazers President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey has agreed to a contract extension through 2024. After consecutive seasons as the third seed in the Western Conference playoffs, the Blazers advanced to the WCF for the first time in 19 years this season. Portland has reached playoffs six straight times.
This is the season of the massive comeback in the NBA
The adage that an NBA game isn't over until it's over rose to unprecedented heights this season.
Stotts agrees to multiyear extension with Blazers
Head coach Terry Stotts has guided Portland to six consecutive playoff appearances.
This Just In
The Portland Trail Blazers and coach Terry Stotts have agreed to a multi-year contract extension. The Blazers announced the extension Tuesday but did not disclose terms. Stotts just completed his seventh season as the Blazers' head coach and has guided Portland six consecutive playoff appearances.
Pippen: Now isn't the time to offer Lillard supermax (1:38)
Curry: 'Tattletale' moment capped off memorable week vs. Seth (0:47)
Blazers swept despite big minutes-led advantage
The Trail Blazers led in the Western Conference finals for more minutes than the Warriors by a 101-83 margin. Portland's problem, however, was that no lead was large enough against Golden State.
2018-19 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 54 | 28 | .659 | - | W1 |
| Portland | 53 | 29 | .646 | 1 | W3 |
| Utah | 50 | 32 | .610 | 4 | L1 |
| Oklahoma City | 49 | 33 | .598 | 5 | W5 |
| Minnesota | 36 | 46 | .439 | 18 | L3 |
2018-19 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game114.76th
Rebounds Per Game48.03rd
Assists Per Game23.025th
Points Allowed110.514th
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(25) | Nassir Little | SF | North Carolina |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-19 | 53 | 29 | .646 |
| 2017-18 | 49 | 33 | .598 |
| 2016-17 | 41 | 41 | .500 |
| 2015-16 | 44 | 38 | .537 |
| 2014-15 | 51 | 31 | .622 |