AUGUST 5, 2020 • BLAZERSEDGE.COM
UAB BLAZERS 3-4 · 12TH IN AAC
3-4 · 12TH IN AAC
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Recap: Blazers Earn Big Win Over Rockets 110-102 Portland is now the sole owner of the ninth seed in the West and only trails Memphis by 1.5 games.
'He carried the burden': How Damian Lillard set an example for Blazers in loss In the second half, the Blazers star took it upon himself to guard Jayson Tatum, which nearly allowed Portland to complete a comeback.
AUGUST 3, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Scores 21 in win McCollum had 21 points (7-12 FG, 3-4 3PT, 4-5 FT) and five assists in Sunday's scrimmage against Toronto.
Impact With Damian Lillard (foot) out of action, McCollum took the reins at point guard and was the focal point of the Blazers' offense. He hit three of his four attempts from deep and added a pair of steals on the defensive end in 24 minutes.
JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Plays 18 minutes in scrimmage Whiteside posted six points (3-6 FG), five rebounds and two blocks in Sunday's scrimmage against Toronto.
Impact After sitting out the first scrimmage with an Achilles injury, Whiteside returned to action and was in the starting lineup alongside Jusuf Nurkic, while Zach Collins shifted to the bench. The Blazers' frontcourt rotation is something to monitor as the seeding games approach.
JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 17 in scrimmage Nurkic went for 17 points (4-13 FG, 1-5 3PT, 8-10 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks in Sunday's scrimmage against the Raptors.
Impact In his second scrimmage, Nurkic saw 27 minutes of action as a part of a starting lineup that also included Hassan Whiteside. Nurkic struggled from the floor, but it was partially due to a rough night from beyond the arc. The Blazers hit just seven of 28 attempts from three as a team.
JULY 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
In concussion protocol Nader suffered a concussion during Friday's 98-84 scrimmage win over the Celtics and is in the league-mandated protocol, Brady Trantham of The Franchise Sports reports.
Impact Prior to the concussion, Nader was having a great game, posting 11 points, two rebounds and one block in 12 minutes. He will not play in Sunday's scrimmage against the 76ers, so look for Nader to possibly take the court again Tuesday against the Blazers, which is OKC's final scrimmage.
JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
The Whiteboard: Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins make the Blazers dangerous The Whiteboard is The Step Back's daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you vi...
JULY 24, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
Erupts for 15 points off bench Hezonja scored a team-high 15 points (5-9 FG, 2-4 3PT, 3-3 FT) in Thursday's scrimmage against the Pacers.
Impact Never one to shy away from an open shot, Hezonja needed only 21 minutes to get his 15 points. He also added four rebounds and two assists. With Trevor Ariza (personal) out, the Blazers are in need of production on the wing, and Hezonja could emerge as the primary backup to Carmelo Anthony
JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Passive in opening scrimmage Lillard finished with four points (1-5 FG, 1-5 3PT, 1-1 FT) and seven assists in Thursday's scrimmage against the Pacers.
Impact It was a quiet afternoon for the Blazers' superstar, who took a passive approach and handed out a team-high seven dimes while taking just five shots -- all from three-point range. Lillard also added two rebounds in his 20 minutes of action.
JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Productive in first scrimmage Nurkic went for 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, a steal and a block in Thursday's scrimmage against the Pacers.
Impact In his first true game action since March of 2019, Nurkic looked like his old self, coming out aggressively and taking 10 shots in just 20 minutes of action. He also led the team in boards. It remains to be seen how the Blazers will split minutes at center, as Hassan Whiteside (Achilles) did not play Thursday.
JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Scores eight in opening scrimmage Anthony finished with eight points (3-9 FG, 0-1 3PT, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds in Thursday's scrimmage against the Pacers.
Impact The slimmed-down Anthony started at small forward as the Blazers went with Jusuf Nurkic at center and Zach Collins at power forward. Anthony hit three field goals early on and also added an assist and two steals.
JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Won't scrimmage Thursday Whiteside will sit out Thursday's scrimmage against the Pacers due to an Achilles issue, Blazers reporter Casey Holdahl reports.
Impact This is the first we've heard of the injury, and the Blazers will play it safe with Whiteside in their opening scrimmage. Jusuf Nurkic will get the starting nod at center, with Zach Collins also returning to the lineup at power forward.
JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
With suddenly big lineup, Blazers begin quest in Orlando 'to... With Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins back from injury, the Blazers have three 7-footers, transforming them from a small team to a big team.
JULY 12, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Joins Portland Adams signed a rest-of-season contract with the Trail Blazers on Wednesday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Adams spent the earlier part of the season with the G League's Wisconsin Herd, where he was the league's MVP runner-up after averaging 21.5 points on 15.6 shots, 5.7 assists, 5.1 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game. He'll join Portland as a replacement for Trevor Ariza, who won't be joining the Blazers when the team heads to Orlando later this month for the resumption of the 2019-20 season.
JULY 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
The Blazers are planning to sign Jaylen Adams, runner up for G-League MVP to replace Trevor Ariza. 🏀 Trending News & Rumors for Football, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Soccer & More
JUNE 30, 2020 • THESCORE.COM
The ‘Marathon on Ice’ vs. the Blazers-Nuggets Marathon at Moda Neither the Flyers nor the Penguins had Rodney Hood to come in and save the day with his fresh legs.
JUNE 25, 2020 • YAHOO.COM
Paralympian Rico Roman breaks down his favorite Blazers Paralympian and Blazers fan Rico Roman breaks down his favorite current players such as Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, and discusses playin...
JUNE 25, 2020 • NBC.COM
Healthy, expected to play Collins (shoulder) has healed from his injury and is expected to play once the season resumes, Jason Quick of The Athletic reports.
Impact Collins dislocated his shoulder during the third game of the season, leaving a gap at power forward that Carmelo Anthony eventually filled. The three-and-D big man gives the Blazers a unique set of choices in terms of lineup configuration.
JUNE 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
BLAZERS TAKE THE LEAD! Trail Blazers Classics on NBCSNW
MAY 22, 2020 • NBC.COM
Memories from Blazers-Rockets, Brandon Roy's OT buzzer beater game Roy made more than his share of big shots in a Portland uniform.
MAY 5, 2020 • YAHOO.COM
UAB hires alumn Andy Kennedy as mens basketball coach BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — UAB has hired former Mississippi coach Andy Kennedy to lead its basketball program. The Blazers announced Kennedys r...
MARCH 20, 2020 • AP.ORG
Lovan helps UAB survive UTSA and red-hot Wallace 74-69 FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Tavin Lovan scored 17 points, grabbed eight rebounds and made six assists as UAB defeated UTSA 74-69 in the first round...
MARCH 12, 2020 • OTTUMWACOURIER.COM
Lovan helps UAB survive UTSA and red-hot Wallace 74-69 FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Tavin Lovan scored 17 points, grabbed eight rebounds and made six assists as UAB defeated UTSA 74-69 in the first round...
MARCH 12, 2020 • MERIDIANSTAR.COM
Lovan helps UAB survive UTSA and red-hot Wallace 74-69 FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Tavin Lovan scored 17 points, grabbed eight rebounds and made six assists as UAB defeated UTSA 74-69 in the first round...
MARCH 12, 2020 • HJNEWS.COM
Lovan helps UAB survive UTSA and red-hot Wallace 74-69 FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Tavin Lovan scored 17 points, grabbed eight rebounds and made six assists as UAB defeated UTSA 74-69 in the first round...
MARCH 12, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
