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Being away from family is hard in the best of times, but right now, it’s even harder for the Bosnian Beast, reports Jason Quick of the Athletic.

The RV and car camping facility in Corvallis’ Pioneer Park has reopened. Parks and Recreation Department employees began admitting campers Tuesday morning, one week after the lot was cleared to allow time to stripe the lot, add amenities and use an application process to ensure that all campers have local ties. By noon Tuesday two RVs already were in their numbered slots, and Jason Quick, the owner of a third RV, had stopped by to pick up his permit and forms. Quick, who owns a 45-foot mot...

Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images In recent weeks, rumors have swirled around the Houston Rockets’ James Harden’s purported demands for a trade, with the Portland Trail Blazers amongst those teams Harden reportedly wishes to join, and any such deal would require the dismantling of the Blazers’ lauded backcourt, separating CJ McCollum from Damian Lillard. After McCollum’s lights-out performance against Harden and the Rockets, with 44 points, eight assists, and a game-ending d...

Originally posted on Hoops Rumors  |  By Arthur Hill  |  Last updated 12/27/20 After James Harden added the Trail Blazers to his list of preferred destinations this week, CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard made a powerful statement Saturday night for keeping the current backcourt together, writes Jason Quick of The Athletic. McCollum especially stood out in the win over the Rockets with 44 points, eight assists and a game-winning three-pointer in overtime. “W...

RALEIGH (WTVD) -- The COVID-19 pandemic may be keeping more people off the road, but alcohol, speed and distracted driving remain endemic to American society. Statistically, the days before and after Christmas are more dangerous for North Carolina drivers than any other holiday weekend except for Thanksgiving. According to the NC Department of Transportation, the five year average of 1,927 crashes lead to a yearly average of 10 deaths and more than 900 injuries. So far in 2020, a head-on collis...

Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images For the second time in his career, Portland Trail Blazers’ star point guard Damian Lillard has received the honor of the Magic Johnson Award. The award, established by the Professional Basketball Writers Association, recognizes “the player who best combines excellence on the basketball court with cooperation and dignity in dealing with the media and the public.” Jason Quick of the Athletic reported the news via Twitter. For the second time in his ...

Trail Blazers Will Not Negotiate Contract Extension with Zach Collins Share this story Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers will not negotiate a contract extension with Zach Collins this season. Instead, the fourth-year forward will enter restricted free agency at the end of the year. Jason Quick of The Athletic tweeted the news. The Trail Blazers will not pursue a contract extension for Zach Collins, a source tells @TheAthleticNBA. The fourth-year big man will become a...