Some advice for Blazers to follow
Bottom line for Portland is to beat Wizards tonight
In light of the Trail Blazers' five-game losing streak, the longest of the season, here are five bits of advice to get back to their winning ways. The Blazers (20-20) host the Washington Wizards tonight.
Blazers lose to Bucks, skid hits season-high five games
Brandon Jennings had 30 points and eight assists, Ersan Ilyasova added 27 points and 14 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-104 Saturday night to wrap up a successful road trip.
As 'rookie wall' nears, veteran gives some advice
Blazers' first-year players can learn from Batum
If the dog days of winter ever existed, then Blazer rookies — Will Barton, Victor Claver, Joel Freeland, Meyers Leonard and Damian Lillard — are experiencing them for the first time.
Weary Blazers can't stay with Cavs
Back from trip, Portland stumbles in loss to Cleveland
Though the Blazers fought back from a large deficit against the Cleveland Cavaliers, they took the 93-88 loss.
One-legged swimmer is happiest in the water
Mountain View senior doesn't let 'different' leg keep him from his goals
In the late Tuesday afternoon hours, the Mountain View High School swim team gathers at the outdoor pool of a private athletic club. The boys, in their skin-tight jammers, have a meet Wednesday and so they must conserve some energy during this practice.
Blazers set out to slow down Nuggets
Portland tries to solve problem of defending interior
Through much of the first half of the season, Trail Blazers coach Terry Stotts has emphasized the finer points of transition defense.
Hard defeat to swallow for Blazers
Thunder end Portland home win streak at nine games
Kevin Durant had 33 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped Portland's nine-game winning streak at the Rose Garden with an 87-83 victory over the Trail Blazers on Sunday night.
Blazers' Lillard is just a little kid from Oaktown
Rookie guard proud to call Oakland home
Damian Lillard sits on a bleacher inside the Portland Trail Blazers' practice facility and romances about his hometown.
Trail Blazers' big three carries team to win over Miami
Aldridge, Batum, Matthews lead Portland over Heat
With the defending NBA champion Miami Heat in town, the big three worked together for a dynamic performance in front of a sellout crowd.
Injury lingers for Blazers' Aldridge
Forward is expected to play against the Heat, but he's sore
While most of the Trail Blazers participated in a light day of practice on Tuesday, Nolan Smith and Will Barton both had an assignment in Reno, Nevada, and LaMarcus Aldridge took a visit to a doctor's office.
Blazers beat Magic in overtime
The caution signs were there. Yellow triangles could have been posted throughout the Rose Garden, just to make sure the Trail Blazers got the point.
Candace Buckner: Crystal ball reveals sports headlines for 2013
Candace Buckner: Commentary
I can still gaze into my crystal ball and reveal the best sports headlines of 2013.
Blazers leave comforts of home for trip
After 15-14 start to season, Portland hits road to begin 2013
Before the Trail Blazers left their home base for the last time in 2012, the team locker room buzzed with the energy of a family reunion.
Blazers top 76ers but with a price
Leonard latest to go down with injury
Portland took the 89-85 victory over Philadelphia to close out 2012 with a record over the .500 mark and a feeling that this next road trip in the new year will be different.
Blazers turn up the heat at home vs. Suns
Portland basks in warmth of a 5-game winning streak
For the first time since Nov. 3, the Blazers (13-12) are looking over the top of the .500 mark — a product of the team tending to its Garden during a six-game stretch at home.
Blazers are hurting inside
Aldridge's injury exposes problems for Portland
LaMarcus Aldridge nearly buckled over in laughter as he pondered the parallels.
UO's Cody ineligible to play in Fiesta Bowl
Hockinson grad did not meet NCAA academics
Oregon Ducks senior offensive lineman Nick Cody has been ruled academically ineligible and will not join the team in its upcoming Fiesta Bowl appearance, according to a press release sent out Friday by the university.
Blazers report: Lillard is conference rookie of month
Guard averaged 18.4 points, 5.9 assists in November
PORTLAND -- The player introductions concluded, and Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard walked to center court alone for his special moment.
Blazers not missing out on a win
Portland gets past 3-point-challenged Nuggets
The Blazers triumphed over the Nuggets 101-93 for their fourth straight victory, improving to 12-12 and gaining ground on Northwest Conference rival Denver.
Blazers share court, much more with troubled youth
Team members visit St. Mary's Home for Boys
Team members visit St. Mary's Home for Boys
Aldridge won't play as Blazers host Nuggets
Forward out with sprained left ankle
LaMarcus Aldridge will miss the Trail Blazers' matchup tonight with the Denver Nuggets, coach Terry Stotts confirmed on Wednesday.
Batum assisting more for Blazers
Forward returns to roots to help his game evolve
While his sore back improves, Nicolas Batum has played through the discomfort and returned to his roots.
Candace Buckner column: No lack of belief for Blazers rookies
Candace Buckner: Commentary
Damian Lillard had just hit the first game-winning shot of his NBA career and so — like the rest of us would have — he celebrated. He raised both arms high, his index fingers indicating who's No. 1.
No question about it, Lillard comes up big
Rookie hits game-winning 3-pointer against Hornets
Rookie Damian Lillard hit a 3-pointer with 0.3 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers handed New Orleans its sixth straight loss with a 95-94 victory over the Hornets on Sunday night.
Hickson starting to grab some attention
The 6-9 Blazer often matches up with bigger players
J.J. Hickson stayed late on the Trail Blazers' practice court Saturday morning, developing the game that has earned him rave reviews recently.
Blazer report: Blazers get another strong showing from Lillard
Damian Lillard picked up his second foul midway through the first quarter and though the early whistles might have slowed him through the half, the rookie bounced back with yet another strong game.
Under the spotlight, Blazers take down the Spurs
Lillard pours in 29 points as Portland knocks off San Antonio
The Blazers defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 98-90 as rookie Damian Lillard scored a career-high 29 points and added seven rebounds and six assists.
Blazers on TNT's national stage Thursday
Portland playing host to San Antonio
The Portland Trail Blazers (9-12) host the San Antonio Spurs (18-4) at 7:30 p.m. today for a nationally-televised game on "NBA on TNT."
Blazers' Leonard goes to work on the boards
After the perimeter players worked on 3-point shooting at Blazers practice on Tuesday, attention turned to rookie center Meyers Leonard for an individual rebounding drill that looked as painful as it was purposeful.
Blazers practice on their 3's
Portland sets NBA record for futility from beyond arc
On Monday night the Trail Blazers established the new floor for woeful 3-point shooting, so take a wild guess on what the team emphasized on Tuesday.
Strange night favors Blazers in rout of the Raptors
Portland manages victory without Batum, Matthews
The Trail Blazers leaned on veteran power forward LaMarcus Aldridge for 30 points (11 for 19) and 12 rebounds to help beat the Toronto Raptors 92-74 on Monday.
Key Blazers try to recover
Matthews says he is better, Batum still has bad back
The walking wounded materialized from the Trail Blazers' training room on Sunday afternoon.
Rankin track starter
Vancouver resident inducted into track officials hall of fame
There's a black duffle bag stowed away downstairs in Kelly Rankin's Vancouver home.
This one hurts; Blazers get banged up against the Kings
Kings earn for road win of season
The Portland Trail Blazers returned home after a 12-day road trip only to lose to the Sacramento Kings 99-80 on Saturday. It was the Kings' first road win of the season.
Blazers' Babbitt plays with hot hand
Forward is learning what it takes to play off bench in NBA
There's a secret behind Luke Babbitt's recent shooting splash, and it's found pressed between his paws.
Buckner: Love to hate Kobe while it still lasts
Candace Buckner: Commentary
The Guy You Love To Hate joined elite company this week.
Murphy deserves a call from the Hall of Fame
Candace Buckner: Commentary
The phone rings unexpected. The number unblocked, and the voice on the other end sounding as if it should come with the accompaniment of big brass instruments.
Perfect finish for Ducks, Cody
Hockinson product never lost game to OSU in his career
The location hasn't mattered, whether on the turf at Reser Stadium or an hour away in Eugene, the state's Civil War has belonged to the Oregon Ducks.
Blazers find some pride in their 'D'
Shutting down T-wolves good way to launch road trip
Wesley Matthews had a season-high 30 points, rookie Damian Lillard had a career-high 28 points and eight assists and the Portland Trail Blazers sent the Minnesota Timberwolves to their fourth straight defeat.
Blazers defense needs work
Timberwolves have Love back in lineup to face Portland
The Portland Trail Blazers saw their three-game winning streak end on Wednesday night with a 114-87 loss at Phoenix.
Price finally right for his return to Phoenix
Reserve guard recovered from sprained ankle
TUALATIN, Ore. -- The last time Ronnie Price returned to Phoenix, the experience ended as one he and Trail Blazers would rather forget.
Ailing Roy won't make return to Rose Garden
Former Blazer out a month after knee surgery
The Brandon Roy Era continues moving away from fans and players, as evidenced by a snapshot last weekend of the Portland Trail Blazers' new world.
Blazers at Phoenix Suns Live Chat
Watch the Blazers-Suns game, chat with Candace. Now, shouldn't that be fun?
Blazers bench is not sitting out in win over Chicago
Portland starters do their job, and bench supports in win over Bulls
During the Blazers' 102-94 win over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, the starters all reached double figures while the bench, for its part, contributed in smart and subtle ways.
Columbia River wins 3A state soccer title
Columbia River capped an undefeated season by winning the Washington Class 3A state championship over Mt. Spokane of Mead, 2-1 on Saturday.
Camas finishes fourth at 4A state soccer
Camas fell to Tahoma 1-0 in the third-place 4A state match.
Blazers make everything alright in overtime win over Rockets
Batum scores 35 points, Lillard 27 in 119-117 win
Through the shower of red and silver streamers Friday night, in celebration of the Trail Blazers' 119-117 overtime win over the Houston Rockets, it was clear how equally matched these teams are.
Candace Buckner: Our sports heroes often turn into humans
Candace Buckner: Commentary
Listen closely, little girls. You can look up to athletes and celebrities like Hope Solo. Fine, but focus on their qualities that you admire, and separate the player from her personal choices.
Blazers run ragged in prep for Rockets
Houston brings Harden, lots of pick and rolls
Nicolas Batum felt that Thursday's practice had warped the Trail Blazers back to the beginning of October.
Blazers drop 4th straight game
Home sellout streak ends with 95-87 loss to Hawks
The Hawks scored the final three field goals and took the 95-87 win as the Blazers dropped their fourth straight, squandering a career night for J.J. Hickson who had 19 points and 18 rebounds.
