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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J.

LeBron James makes NBA All-Star team for record 20th time, Kevin Durant for 14th time

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures after scoring during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J.

January 25, 2024, 5:53pm National Sports

LeBron James joined yet another exclusive club, and he’ll have plenty of familiar faces alongside him at this season’s NBA All-Star Game. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant is congratulated by Jabari Walker after hitting a 3-pointer at the buzzer to send the game against the Houston Rockets to overtime, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M.

Blazers rally to beat Rockets in overtime, 137-131

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant is congratulated by Jabari Walker after hitting a 3-pointer at the buzzer to send the game against the Houston Rockets to overtime, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M.

January 24, 2024, 8:31pm Blazers

Anfernee Simons scored 33 points and Jerami Grant added 21 as the Portland Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Houston Rockets 137-131 in overtime on Wednesday night. Read story

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) prepares to take the game-winning shot as Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) and center Deandre Ayton, left, defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

Thunder edge Blazers with late basket, 111-109

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) prepares to take the game-winning shot as Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) and center Deandre Ayton, left, defend during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

January 23, 2024, 8:19pm Blazers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and Jalen Williams added 19 points, including the game-winner with two seconds left, to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 111-109 on Tuesday night. Read story

Philadelphia 76ers&rsquo; Joel Embiid, center, goes up for a shot between San Antonio Spurs&rsquo; Jeremy Sochan, left, and Keldon Johnson during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Philadelphia.

Joel Embiid scores 70 and Karl-Anthony Towns scores 62 on a night like few others in the NBA

Philadelphia 76ers&rsquo; Joel Embiid, center, goes up for a shot between San Antonio Spurs&rsquo; Jeremy Sochan, left, and Keldon Johnson during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Philadelphia.

January 22, 2024, 9:20pm National Sports

Joel Embiid scored 70 in Philadelphia. Karl-Anthony Towns had 62 in Minnesota. The elite big men paired up to do something the NBA hadn’t seen on the same day in more than 45 years. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, left, drives to the basket as Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, in Portland, Ore.

Blazers down Pacers 118-115 to spoil Siakam’s debut with Indiana

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant, left, drives to the basket as Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, in Portland, Ore.

January 19, 2024, 10:26pm Blazers

Jerami Grant scored 37 points and the Portland Trail Blazers spoiled Pascal Siakam’s debut with the Indiana Pacers with a 118-115 victory Friday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, center, celebrates with guard Malcolm Brogdon, left, and forward Jabari Walker after making the go-ahead basket against the Brooklyn Nets in the final second of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024.

Simons hits winner with 0.2 seconds on clock as Blazers beat Nets 105-103

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, center, celebrates with guard Malcolm Brogdon, left, and forward Jabari Walker after making the go-ahead basket against the Brooklyn Nets in the final second of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024.

January 17, 2024, 9:52pm Blazers

Anfernee Simons hit the winning layup with 0.2 seconds left and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a four-game losing streak with a 105-103 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. Read story

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks as Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (34) watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Minneapolis.

Timberwolves cruise to 116-93 win over Blazers

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) dunks as Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (34) watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in Minneapolis.

January 12, 2024, 7:45pm Blazers

Rudy Gobert had 24 points and 17 rebounds, Karl-Anthony Towns scored 23 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 116-93 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Read story

Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives past Portland Trail Blazers forwards Kris Murray (8) and Toumani Camara (33) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City rolls past Trail Blazers 139-77, ties fifth-biggest victory margin in NBA history

Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives past Portland Trail Blazers forwards Kris Murray (8) and Toumani Camara (33) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

January 11, 2024, 7:48pm Blazers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, Josh Giddey had a triple-double and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Portland Trail Blazers 139-77 on Thursday night, a 62-point victory that matched the fifth-largest rout in NBA history. Read story

New York Knicks' OG Anunoby (8) drives past Portland Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in New York. The Knicks won 112-84.

Knicks improve to 5-0 with Anunoby by routing Trail Blazers

New York Knicks' OG Anunoby (8) drives past Portland Trail Blazers' Jerami Grant (9) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024, in New York. The Knicks won 112-84.

January 9, 2024, 7:13pm Blazers

OG Anunoby scored 23 points, his most since coming to New York, and the Knicks won their fifth in a row since he joined their lineup with a 112-84 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, front right, drives the baseline against Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) and forward Mikal Bridges, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K.

Trail Blazers nearly flawless in OT to beat Nets

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons, front right, drives the baseline against Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) and forward Mikal Bridges, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Jan 7, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K.

January 7, 2024, 3:19pm Blazers

Anfernee Simons had 38 points and 11 assists, Malcolm Brogdon scored eight of his 18 points during Portland's nearly flawless overtime, and the Trail Blazers beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-127 on Sunday. Read story