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The new Blazer big will go under to repair the nose broken in Portland’s opening preseason bout.

Nassir Little’s tantalizing potential opens up possibilities for the Blazers to seriously improve on both ends of the floor.

The third-year wing will watch from the sidelines as he works towards a larger role in the Blazers rotation.

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports  |  By Larry Brown  |  Last updated 7/22/21 The Portland Trail Blazers are desperate to keep star player Damian Lillard happy. In order to accomplish this goal, they need to upgrade their roster and improve the team. They realize that won’t be achieved by dealing away their second-best player. Portland does not have any picks in the upcoming NBA Draft. Some teams have attempted to acquire C.J. McCollum in a trade wi...

Trail Blazers Will Not Tender Qualifying Offer to Zach Collins Share this story Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers will not tender a qualifying offer to free agent forward Zach Collins, making him an unrestricted free agent in the upcoming off-season. The move effectively severs ties between Portland and the player they selected 10th in the 2017 NBA Draft. Collins will now be free to negotiate a deal with any NBA team, including the Blazers. subscription req...

Craig Mitchelldyer Editor’s Note: This story contains detailed descriptions of rape allegations. In a most unusual introduction of a head coach to his new city and fans, the Portland Trail Blazers opened their June 29 news conference for Chauncey Billups by announcing they had completed their own investigation into decades-old rape allegations against him. President of basketball operations Neil Olshey assured a crowd of reporters in Portland the team had corroborated Billups’ recollect...

Editors Note: This story includes graphic descriptions of sexual assault allegations. The Trail Blazers made it clear on June 29s introductory press conference that they were done discussing new head coach Chauncey Billupss past—his sexual assault allegations.  The organization opened the presser by announcing it had concluded its own investigation into the 1997 alleged rape that led to then-Celtics rookie Billups and several of his friends and teammates being sued by a woman who said he and...

NBA Rumors: Damian Lillard Breaks Silence on Trade Gossip Author: Jul 8, 2021 With Portlands 2020-21 season in the rearview mirror, Damian Lillard broke his silence Thursday and addressed the trade rumors that have been brewing.  The reportedly disgruntled point guard sounded like he was willing to give next season a go with new coach, Chauncey Billups, at the helm.  “I’m prepared to go in and do my job every year like I always do,” Lillard said Thursday following Team USA practice. “...

The Trail Blazers are reportedly hiring Chauncey Billups, a former Finals MVP and current Clippers assistant coach, as their next head coach.

Adam Pantozzi/Getty Images According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Los Angeles Clippers assistant Chauncey Billups will take over as the teams new leader on the bench.  Shams Charania @ShamsCharania Billups -- the 2004 NBA Finals MVP -- was offered the Trail Blazers job tonight and will be the new Portland coach. https://t.co/R05tXu0KLP Billups replaces Terry Stotts, who parted ways with the team in early June after nine seasons. The Trail Blazers had been as consistent as the...