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The Portland Trail Blazers have historically won games by outscoring teams during the Damian Lillard-era. This season, second-year head coach Chauncey Billups has prioritized winning games on the defensive end. While Portland’s Tuesday night 117-110 win over the San Antonio Spurs wasn’t a defensive clinic, both teams shot 52 percent…

Lonzo Ball hasn’t played in an NBA game in 942 days, but the former 2nd overall pick says he plans to return this upcoming season. Ball, who was a star at UCLA before being drafted by the Lakers in 2017, has struggled with injuries, including a serious knee issue, that…

According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Wizards are trading Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith to Denver for Will Barton and Monte Morris. Washington is finalizing a trade to acquire Denver’s Will Barton and Monte Morris for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 29, 2022…

The Memphis Grizzlies are locking in their promising talent, as ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski reports that guard/forward Vince Williams Jr. signed a new three-year, $7.9 million guaranteed contract. Williams, the 47th overall pick from VCU in 2022, stands to receive the most guaranteed money transitioning from a two-way deal….

The Oklahoma City Thunder are seen as the most likely team to sign big man Isaiah Hartenstein away from the New York Knicks. Despite not fitting the Thunder’s typical profile, Hartenstein’s skills as a dribble-handoff screener, passer, and rebounder make him a valuable addition. He nearly joined the Orlando Magic…

The NBA has announced that Pistons’ center Isaiah Stewart will serve a three-game suspension without pay for his involvement in a pre-game altercation with Suns’ player Drew Eubanks last week in Phoenix. According to the league’s statement, Stewart punched and pushed Eubanks during the incident. The suspension is set to…