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Why Damian Lillard's early-season struggles are a good thing for the Trail Blazers

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Once one of the deadliest late-game players, Lillard this season in the fourth quarter is 1-for-15 from the field. Once one of the most reliable and steady players, Lillard in the second half this season is 7-for-30 from the field.

Exclusive: @RipCityBoris talks w/ rap superstar Drake

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From CSNNW. The one. The only. Boris Godunov aka RIPCITYBORIS

Mason Plumlee has the freedom and skills to be a playmaker with the Trail Blazers

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"I was screaming his name like, 'Mase, Mase, Mase.' And a guard tried to steal it from him and he went behind the back and he crossed it over and made a play," Lillard said. "And I was like, 'All right?'"

ESPN Suspends Grantland

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Wow: "Effective immediately we are suspending the publication of Grantland. After careful consideration, we have decided to direct our time and energy going forward to projects that we believe will have a broader and more significant impact across our enterprise."

Great interview of Jason Quick by Willamette Week

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“我不能足够有unspo多少ken conflict between LaMarcus and Dame. And it was all from LaMarcus's side."

Was RoLo mean to the media?
"Yes, he was awful, the worst on the team, by far, head and shoulders. He made it very uncomfortable."

[of Bonzi Wells] "So it's insinuating that I'd leave the arena one night, and he'd have people punch me."

What do you miss most so far aboutThe Oregonian?
"Nothing, so far."

Moda Health Plans Struggling Financially

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Moda Health Plans paid an estimated $40 million for Rose Garden naming rights in 2013. It's a ten-year contract, but will the agreement last that long?

[VIDEO] New-look Trail Blazers 'confident' heading into season opener

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"I think we're really confident right now," point guard Damian Lillard said after practice on Monday. "With so many new guys, I thought we had a pretty good preseason. I thought we had a lot of things we did well, a lot of things we took from it that we can do better ... I think we're just in a good spot mentally."

Pyramid Launches New Limited-Edition Beer With Portland Trail Blazers

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"Guests at Moda Center and Rose Quarter have come to enjoy the best craft beers in the Pacific Northwest, and we're proud to again offer a very special brew in Reigning 3s," said Adam Cook, Vice President and General Manager of the Rose Quarter and Moda Center, home court of the Trail Blazers. "Pyramid Breweries has been an excellent partner of the Rose Quarter, and we're thrilled to continue that support for our fans and our team by showcasing one of their best craft beers at all of our world-class events."

NBA.com Power Rankings

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As the starting shooting guard and the back-up point guard, C.J. McCollum will have every opportunity to make a run for the Most Improved Award. Damian Lillard might similarly get every opportunity to lead the league in scoring. The pair ranked first and fourth in preseason field goal attempts. Meyers Leonard might only shoot threes this season.