Are Lillard's comments about not participating in meaningless games justified? (2:07)
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2020 Schedule
29-37, 4th in Northwest
Lillard: I won't play if no chance for playoffs
Damian Lillard says he won't compete in a restarted NBA season if the Trail Blazers do not have a legitimate shot to make the playoffs.
What might the 2020 NBA playoffs look like? (4:03)
Dunks, game winners and a TD pass: Our favorite play of the season for all 30 teams
The world misses NBA basketball. Our experts do too. That's why they're reliving some the most memorable moments of 2019-20 so far.
The Hoop Collective: How The NBA Plans To Move Forward With 2020 Season
The NBA's potential return to Disney World poses a lot of questions. Brian Windhorst, Bobby Marks and Tim Bontemps talk about what they've heard from within the league about life inside the bubble, coronavirus testing protocols, and whether it's even worth it for bottom-tier teams to finish out the regular season. Plus, the crew looks at potential playoff matchups and if this year's format could pave the way for 1-16 playoff seeding in the future (28:55).
The best play from every NBA team this season (2:57)
Who wins in a game of legends? The 'Dream Team' or the 'Redeem Team?' (1:24)
Why Stephen A. isn't seeing a title for Damian Lillard in Portland (2:28)
The Hoop Collective: "The Last Dance" And How Big NBA Names Could Become Available
The 1997-98 season didn't need to be "the last dance" for Jordan's Bulls, Ramona Shelburne explains to Brian Windhorst and Kirk Goldsberry. Plus, the crew discusses potential modifications to the CBA and how they might lead to some "big-time" players suddenly hitting the open market (27:30).
The Hoop Collective: The 74 Greatest NBA Players Ever
Can you compare across eras? Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan, Tim MacMahon and Kevin Pelton offer thoughts on NBArank's 74 greatest players of all time.
Oregon: No large gatherings through September
Large gatherings at sports and other events in Oregon should either be canceled or significantly modified through September because of the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Kate Brown announced Thursday.
McCollum, Cuban question wisdom of NBA return
CJ McCollum and Mark Cuban asked in interviews whether the NBA's attempts at a return to playing are worth the effort and potential cost.
The Hoop Collective: Donovan Mitchell And Rudy Gobert's Relationship, When KD Could Return
A Kevin Durant return this season isn't completely off the table, according to Nets GM Sean Marks. Brian Windhorst, Jackie MacMullan and Tim MacMahon discuss whether it's in KD's best interests to come back (15:10), as well as tension in the Jazz locker room and how "The Last Dance" has portrayed interactions between players in the 1990s (35:07).
Lillard's top 10 deepest 3s of the 2019-20 season (2:44)
The top NBA playoff buzzer-beaters of all time (3:56)
C.J. McCollum's career as an Abercrombie 'model' did not go well (0:51)
C.J. McCollum co-signs tourney style play for 8th seed in the West (0:57)
When Damian Lillard waved goodbye to the Thunder
One year ago, Damian Lillard's 37-foot buzzer-beater ended a series and set in motion the end of an era in Oklahoma City.
On this date: Dame waves goodbye to OKC with 37-foot 3 (1:10)
Initial Thoughts
Stugotz and Stanczyk talk to Portland Trailblazers guard C.J. McCollum about adopting a rescue puppy, what shows he's been watching on Netflix, the many ways in which he is annoying his fiancé, watching NBA players play video games against each other, his bachelor party plans, and who should be on the all-time Blazers team
Best dunks from the 2019-20 NBA season (3:40)
Beverley gets ruthless with the trash talk toward Whiteside (1:54)
Whiteside gets LeBron to throw the lob to McGee for the dunk (0:17)
Beverley trash talking Whiteside prior to 2K matchup (1:50)
KD leads field of 16 in NBA 2K tourney on ESPN
The Nets' Kevin Durant will lead a field of 16 NBA players competing in the 2K20 Player Tournament that will take place on ESPN beginning Friday. The winner will receive $100,000 to give to a select charity in support of the coronavirus relief efforts.
2019-20 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 43 | 22 | .662 | - | L1 |
| Utah | 41 | 23 | .641 | 1.5 | L1 |
| Oklahoma City | 40 | 24 | .625 | 2.5 | W3 |
| Portland | 29 | 37 | .439 | 14.5 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 19 | 45 | .297 | 23.5 | L3 |
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2019-20 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game113.68th
Rebounds Per Game45.510th
Assists Per Game20.230th
Points Allowed115.226th
2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(25) | Nassir Little | SF | North Carolina |
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 29 | 37 | .439 |
| 2018-19 | 53 | 29 | .646 |
| 2017-18 | 49 | 33 | .598 |
| 2016-17 | 41 | 41 | .500 |
| 2015-16 | 44 | 38 | .537 |