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The Portland Trail Blazers are set to celebrate the life of the best player on their only championship team in history, the late former MVP center Bill Walton, next season.By Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden ReportPortland announced that the team’s March 9 game against the new Detroit Pistons will be the night the Blazers will celebrate the 6-foot-11 big man, who died at the far-too-young age of 71 last spring after a battle with cancer.Trail Blazers News: Former Portland Finals MVP Bill Walton Dies at 71Luke Walton, Bill Walton’s only son to play in the NBA, is currently an…

Ben McLemore most recently played in the NBA during the 2021-22 season when he was a member of the Portland Trail Blazers.That year, he averaged 10.2 points and 1.6 rebounds per game while shooting 40.1 percent from the field and 36.2 percent from three-point range in 64 games (six starts).On Thursday, it was announced that the 31-year-old would now sign with a team in Turkey (h/t Alberto De Roa from HoopsHype).Via Yukatel Merkezefendi (translated into English): “🔥🏀 Ben McLemore will be working hard for #buşehrintakımı in the new season! Ben McLemore, who spent his career in the NBA and last…

Paul Pierce is one of the best players in NBA history.The Hall of Fame forward has spent a lot of time in media following his playing career. On Thursday, FS1 announced new shows to their lineup.One of the shows (Speak) will feature Pierce, Joy Taylor and former NFL star Keyshawn Johnson.Today FOX Sports announced the launch of an exciting new era for its FS1 daily studio shows 📺Details ➡️ https://t.co/UFMRlOrVtD pic.twitter.com/iQRZyFPRLo— FOX Sports PR (@FOXSportsPR) August 22, 2024Following the news, Pierce made a post to his Instagram account. Pierce captioned his post: “Let me @speakonfs1 cuz I got something to…

The San Antonio Spurs are coming off a year where they were the 14th seed in the Western Conference with a 22-60 record. They missed the NBA playoffs (and the play-in tournament) for the fifth consecutive season. However, the Spurs will be one of the most watched teams next season because of 2024 Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama. During the offseason, they also sign Chris Paul, future Hall of Fame point guard. April 11, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Chris Paul (3) passes the ball during the first half against Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker…

Mark Blinch/Getty ImagesThe Toronto Raptors are cryptic.The 2024-25 campaign will mark the franchise’s 30th season, and the team posted a pretty striking message on social media on Wednesday:Toronto Raptors @Birds of prey👀Considering this came shortly after the team’s NBA Cup schedule announcement included part of a throwback purple jersey, fans wondered if the color would make a triumphant return in the 30th season:Aidan @aidannrobertsonPurple jerseys. Now.Zach🇨🇦🇩🇪 @ZachAttack2302Please be what we all thinkGive me, give me🌶 @GimmieFNGimmieVIOLET VIOLET.VIOLET!!!!Kwedawg @kwedawgFLGBIG PURPLE 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 https://t.co/PVzYJlPFnYThe Raptors started the 1995-96 season with a jersey that featured lots of purple and a cartoon dinosaur.Even though they…

Jake & Ben Hour 2 on August 22, 2024 • David Locke breaks down the jazz program with Jake and Ben. • How many other NBA teams are the Utah Jazz actually better than? • Miami University of Ohio head coach Chuck Martin said they didn’t lose their kicker to Alabama, he was stolen.

Jordan Poole’s first season with the Wizards didn’t go as he had expected. His scoring and shooting stats declined, and the team won 20 fewer games than they did in the 2022-23 season. The point guard was scrutinized for his performance, which would have undoubtedly affected his morale. However, he wasn’t discouraged by his difficult season and is still proud of his accomplishments. During his appearance at a Summer League game, a young fan named Landon Bell approached Poole for advice on how to become an NBA star. The Wizards point guard could have given a generic answer and walked…

Rumors that Kevin Durant and Devin Booker are potential targets for the Houston Rockets seem unlikely as the NBA Draft approaches. Yet the possibility remains in the shadows of those who follow the league’s maneuverings, a whisper that refuses to fade. Despite the rumors, the Phoenix Suns have made it clear that they have no intention of selling their stake at this time. Trading one of their stars seems more theory than reality. However, as former Memphis Grizzlies executive John Hollinger pointed out in his recent article for The AthleticThe Rockets could be the lifeline the Suns need when their…

Trae Young is coming off another excellent season with the Atlanta Hawks.The superstar point guard finished the year averaging 25.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, 10.8 assists and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 43.0 percent from the field and 37.3 percent from three-point range in 54 games. Thursday, NBA 2K revealed that Young will be rated 89 overall in the new game (NBA 2K25). 89 OVR for Trae in @NBA2K Any ideas? 👀 pic.twitter.com/536r5lmsNs— Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) August 22, 2024Fans responded to the assessment on social media. By @BulwyfTimothy: “I knew they’d hate him again. His defense has improved, he’s still…

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics are the team to beat in the NBA next season, but can anyone catch them? Have Luka Doncic’s Mavericks improved enough? Author: firstcoastnews.com Published: 9:41 PM ET, August 22, 2024 Updated: 9:41 PM ET, August 22, 2024