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Big men can’t forestall narrow loss.

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Portland Trail Blazers legend Damian Lillard hasn't played a single minute of basketball this season and is less than a year removed from tearing his Achilles. That remarkably didn't stop him from ...

Damian Lillard was a shocking addition to the NBA's 3-point contest during All-Star weekend, given that the 35-year-old, nine-time All-Star hasn't played a single minute of NBA basketball this year.

The Portland Trail Blazers decided to bring back one of the best players in franchise history last offseason by signing Damian Lillard after he was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks. However, they gave ...