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Shaquille O'Neal helped pave the way for NBA stars to find success in hip-hop. Damian Lillard followed suit with his lyrical talents. Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Photos: Gabe ...

Big men can’t forestall narrow loss.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Damian Lillard strutted onto the floor at Intuit Dome bathed in 17,000 blinking red lights, sporting a black Portland Trail Blazers “Letter O” uniform and tapping his left wrist.

While the NBA’s slam dunk contest appears to be on life support, the league’s All-Star weekend 3-point competition is not only alive and well, but has also been given a breath of fresh air. Over the ...

Although he is still recovering from the torn Achilles he suffered during the 2025 playoffs, Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard nonetheless participated in the All-Star three-point shooting contest on ...

It is never easy for a player to return to the NBA spotlight after missing significant time and immediately look like his vintage self, especially when he has just one "shot" to silence all doubts.

The 3-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend is typically an entertaining event, and this year was no different. The event featured virtuoso shooting performances from both Devin Booker and Dame Lillard, ...

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is fresh off of an upset victory during the Three-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend. Lillard hasn't played a minute all season long for the Blazers, but he ...

INGLEWOOD, CA – Phoenix Suns five-time All-Star Devin Booker said he wasn’t aware how many points he had on that final rack with all 2-point money balls. “I was just going,” Booker said. Portland ...

The 'Scream 7' actor details his emotional roller coaster in the wake of the director's criticism and how it felt like getting "punched in the mouth." By James Hibberd Writer-at-Large As a refresher, ...