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Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups directs his team against the Denver Nuggets in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Denver.

Vince Carter, Chauncey Billups, Seimone Augustus among Basketball Hall of Fame finalists

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups directs his team against the Denver Nuggets in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Denver.

February 16, 2024, 4:37pm Blazers

The Basketball Hall of Fame finalists were announced Friday at the NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis. Read story

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, left, and center Duop Reath, second from right, defend and guard Anfernee Simons, right, watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday Feb. 15, 2024.

Blazers never catch up to Timberwolves in 128-91 defeat

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, left, and center Duop Reath, second from right, defend and guard Anfernee Simons, right, watches during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday Feb. 15, 2024.

February 15, 2024, 9:50pm Blazers

Anthony Edwards had 34 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves built a 30-point lead after the most lopsided first quarter in the NBA this season, handing the Portland Trail Blazers a sixth straight loss with a 128-91 rout on Thursday night. Read story

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards shoots over Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday Feb. 13, 2024.

Timberwolves win first of 2 against Blazers 121-109

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards shoots over Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday Feb. 13, 2024.

February 13, 2024, 9:44pm Blazers

Anthony Edwards had 41 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves handed the Portland Trail Blazers their fifth straight loss with a 121-109 victory. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara, right, help up forward Jerami Grant, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Portland, Ore.

Pistons win consecutive games for first time since October, beating Blazers 128-122 in OT

Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara, right, help up forward Jerami Grant, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Portland, Ore.

February 8, 2024, 10:16pm Blazers

Jalen Duren had 27 points and 21 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons won consecutive games for the first time since October, overcoming Jerami Grant’s career-high 49 points to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 128-122 in overtime Thursday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, front right, is trapped with the ball by Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, and forward Aaron Gordon, back right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Denver.

Nuggets beat Blazers 112-103 for weekend sweep

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, front right, is trapped with the ball by Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, left, and forward Aaron Gordon, back right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, in Denver.

February 4, 2024, 8:25pm Blazers

Nikola Jokic scored 29 points, Jamal Murray added 21 points and 10 assists and the Denver Nuggets rallied past the short-handed but spirited Portland Trail Blazers 112-103 Sunday night, their second win over their division rivals in 48 hours. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, right, drives past Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Denver.

Jokic posts 15th triple-double as Nuggets hold off short-handed Blazers 120-108

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, right, drives past Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, in Denver.

February 2, 2024, 8:49pm Blazers

Nikola Jokic had 27 points, 22 rebounds and 12 assists as the Denver Nuggets held off the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 on Friday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) hits a shot over Milwaukee Bucks guard Malik Beasley (5) late in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

Blazers spoil Lillard’s return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over Bucks

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) hits a shot over Milwaukee Bucks guard Malik Beasley (5) late in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

January 31, 2024, 10:14pm Blazers

Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, including a key floater with 17.1 seconds left, and the Trail Blazers spoiled former teammate Damian Lillard’s return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Read story

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard runs off the court after warmups before an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

Lillard cheered in his return to Portland after offseason trade to the Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard runs off the court after warmups before an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

January 31, 2024, 7:50pm Blazers

Damian Lillard was greeted with a lengthy standing ovation by the Portland crowd when he was introduced on court for Milwaukee’s game against the Trail Blazers. Read story

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard poses with his children at an event on Tuesday,  Jan. 30, 2024 in Portland, Ore. Lillard was playing in Portland for the first time since he was traded from the Trail Blazers to the Bucks in the offseason. (AP Photo/Anne M.

Lillard returns to Portland with love for Blazers and community

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard poses with his children at an event on Tuesday,  Jan. 30, 2024 in Portland, Ore. Lillard was playing in Portland for the first time since he was traded from the Trail Blazers to the Bucks in the offseason. (AP Photo/Anne M.

January 30, 2024, 5:35pm Blazers

Damian Lillard said his return to Portland for the first time since leaving the Trail Blazers after 11 seasons comes with “a lot of love” for both the team and the community. Read story

Blazers guard Scoot Henderson, center, goes up for a dunk against Philadelphia 76ers guard Ricky Council IV (16) and center Mo Bamba (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.

Blazers thump 76ers 130-104 as Embiid nurses sore left knee

Blazers guard Scoot Henderson, center, goes up for a dunk against Philadelphia 76ers guard Ricky Council IV (16) and center Mo Bamba (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.

January 29, 2024, 9:50pm Blazers

Jerami Grant scored 27 points and the Portland Trail Blazers took advantage of reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid’s absence to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 130-104 on Monday night. Read story