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Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images The Trail Blazers closed the 2020-21 regular season with a 10-2 record in their final 12 contests. That run of successful results shouldn’t come as a surprise after you glance at Damian Lillard’s individual output during that stretch. After Sunday’s victory over the Nuggets, Lillard reflected on Portland’s turnaround and his championship goals for the future. The Athletic’s Jason Quick highlighted Lillard’s long-time dream of securing a title during his time with the Blazers. “Like, I can’t express my desire and how bad I want to win it,” Lil...

Photo by Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images Everyone noticed that Damian Lillard was struggling in April, as he was not scoring at the usual clip the point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers enjoys. And thanks to Phil Beckner, his longtime trainer and former assistant coach at Weber State, Lillard knew it and bounced back, reports Jason Quick of the Athletic. “He was sending me (film clips) game after game, and each game was labeled NGE,” Lillard said. “Not good enough … not good enough … not good enough.” Said Beckner: “He’s strong enough and secure enough to let me challe...

Andra Day – United States vs Billie Holiday (Warner Bros): “Cassandra Monique Batie (born December 30, 1984), known professionally as Andra Day, is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. In 2015, she released her debut album, Cheers to the Fall. At the 2016 Grammy Awards, the album was nominated for Best R&B Album and the single, “Rise Up”, was nominated for Best R&B Performance. To promote “Rise Up”, she performed the song on The View, the performance earned her a Daytime Emmy Award nomination. Day also appeared alongside Stevie Wonder, who is partially credited for her disc...

Why Would Norman Powell Re-Sign With The Trail Blazers? Norman Powell is likely to opt out of his contract for next season, and the Knicks will reportedly show interest in free agency. Author: Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images Norman Powell is likely to opt out of his contract for next season, and the Knicks will reportedly show interest in free agency. Looking toward the future can be tough on NBA fans, especially those following a veteran team with legitimate aspirations of contention. But as losses mount, frustration boils and the play-in tournament beckons, it's time for Rip City ...

Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images After a rough week due to knee inflammation, Portland Trail Blazers’ Jusuf Nurkic will be available to play against the Miami Heat. Nurkic missed a matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. He returned to play in a loss against the Utah Jazz, but he will miss the game against the Detroit Pistons due to the home back-to-back. Blazers coach Terry Stotts said Jusuf Nurkic will play Sunday against Miami and that Rondae Hollis-Jefferson will play tonight against Detroit. Nurkic being held out tonight was for precautionary reasons after his knee swelled last week...