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Houston Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr., right, fouls Portland Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game Friday, July 7, 2023, in Las Vegas.

Two top-5 picks hurt as Rockets beat Blazers at buzzer in summer league action

Houston Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr., right, fouls Portland Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson during the second half of an NBA summer league basketball game Friday, July 7, 2023, in Las Vegas.

July 7, 2023, 7:29pm Blazers

Jabari Smith Jr. hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to rally the Houston Rockets to a 100-99 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA Summer League game Friday that saw two top-five picks unable to finish the game due to injuries. Read story

FILE - Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard brings the ball up against the New York Knicks during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Damian Lillard  asked his team for a trade Saturday, July 1, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press.

Lillard still waiting, hoping that Summer League gives Blazers and Heat chance to talk trade

FILE - Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard brings the ball up against the New York Knicks during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Damian Lillard  asked his team for a trade Saturday, July 1, a person with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press.

July 6, 2023, 5:51pm Blazers

Damian Lillard’s position has not and will not change: The seven-time All-Star wants to be traded to the Miami Heat. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard brings the ball up court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Monday, March 6, 2023, in Detroit.

Damian Lillard asks Blazers for a trade

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard brings the ball up court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Monday, March 6, 2023, in Detroit.

July 1, 2023, 9:59am Blazers

Damian Lillard has asked the Portland Trail Blazers for a trade, a move that will end the seven-time All-Star’s tenure with that team. Read story

FILE - Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (2) drives past San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham (22) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Feb. 23, 2023, in Dallas. Irving agreed to stay with the Mavericks on a three-year, $126 million deal when free agency opened Friday, June 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Emil T.

Many big names, for big money, stay put as NBA free agency opens

FILE - Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (2) drives past San Antonio Spurs guard Malaki Branham (22) in the second half of an NBA basketball game Feb. 23, 2023, in Dallas. Irving agreed to stay with the Mavericks on a three-year, $126 million deal when free agency opened Friday, June 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Emil T.

June 30, 2023, 6:07pm Blazers

Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic are going to try again together in Dallas. Draymond Green is going to chase more championships with Stephen Curry in Golden State, just like Khris Middleton is alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin, left, and head coach Chauncey Billups, right, stand with draft pics, Rayan Rupert (72), Scoot Henderson (00), and Kris Murray (8) while they hold up their new jerseys during an NBA basketball news conference in Portland, Ore., Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Blazers draft picks ready to contribute right away

Portland Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin, left, and head coach Chauncey Billups, right, stand with draft pics, Rayan Rupert (72), Scoot Henderson (00), and Kris Murray (8) while they hold up their new jerseys during an NBA basketball news conference in Portland, Ore., Saturday, June 24, 2023.

June 24, 2023, 11:09pm Blazers

All three Portland Trail Blazers rookies gave a taste of what the team and fans can expect of them when they faced the local media for the first time on Saturday at the Blazers practice facility. Read story

Scoot Henderson, right, dons a Portland Trail Blazers hat with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver watching after being selected third overall by the Blazers during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2023, in New York.

Blazers take guard Scoot Henderson with No. 3 pick in NBA draft

Scoot Henderson, right, dons a Portland Trail Blazers hat with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver watching after being selected third overall by the Blazers during the NBA basketball draft, Thursday, June 22, 2023, in New York.

June 22, 2023, 6:11pm Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers selected guard Scoot Henderson of the NBA G League with the third overall pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night. Read story

San Antonio Spurs managing partner Peter J. Holt, left, stands with NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum after Tatum announced that the Spurs won the first pick in the NBA draft, at the draft lottery in Chicago, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

Spurs big winners by drawing No. 1 NBA draft pick; Blazers move up to No. 3

San Antonio Spurs managing partner Peter J. Holt, left, stands with NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum after Tatum announced that the Spurs won the first pick in the NBA draft, at the draft lottery in Chicago, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y.

May 16, 2023, 6:19pm Blazers

Victor Wembanyama is now set to begin his NBA career with the San Antonio Spurs, after they won the NBA draft lottery and the No. 1 overall pick on Tuesday night. Read story

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against the Boston Celtics during the second half of Game 5 in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Boston. The 76ers defeated the Celtics 115-103.

MVP Embiid leads All-NBA team; Jokic on 2nd team, Lillard 3rd team

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against the Boston Celtics during the second half of Game 5 in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series, Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Boston. The 76ers defeated the Celtics 115-103.

May 10, 2023, 4:51pm Blazers

Denver’s Nikola Jokic now knows how Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid felt during two previous NBA award seasons. Second in the MVP race — but only second-team All-NBA. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots against the Utah Jazz in the firs half during an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Salt Lake City.

Blazers lament disappointing season, look to the future

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots against the Utah Jazz in the firs half during an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Salt Lake City.

April 10, 2023, 6:28pm Blazers

Damian Lillard's heroics weren't enough to save the Portland Trail Blazers. Read story

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry drives to the basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Warriors set NBA record with 55-point 1st quarter in rout of Trail Blazers

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry drives to the basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, April 9, 2023.

April 9, 2023, 8:21pm Blazers

The Golden State Warriors set an NBA record by scoring 55 points in the first quarter on their way to a 157-101 rout of the Portland Trail Blazers in their regular-season finale on Sunday to secure the sixth seed in the Western Conference. Read story