NBA Extension Tracker: Little, Porter Jr., Clarke sign
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Nassir Little chooses security over uncertainty in signing 4-year, $28 million extension with Portland Trail Blazers After three seasons filled with injuries, the first-round pick of the 2019 NBA Draft agreed to an extension with the Blazers on Monday, sign...
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Dan Snyder and other billionaires who own the NFL's teams
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder may not be on the formal agenda when his counterparts meet in New York on Tuesday, but his name is sure to come upOCTOBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trail Blazers sign Nassir Little to $28 million contract extension The contract locks in Little through the 2026-27 season.
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Nassir Little, Trail Blazers agree to contract extension The UNC basketball product secures his place in Portland through his age 27 season.
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Blazers, Little agree to 4-year extension: Source The Portland Trail Blazers and forward Nassir Little have agreed to a four-year, $28 million contract extension, a source confirmed to The A...
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Nassir Little - Inks four-year extension Little and the Trail Blazers agreed Monday on a four-year, $28 million contract extension, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Little's third NBA season was cut short after he underwent surgery in February to repair a torn labrum. However, it's now clear that Portland felt good about the progress Little showed in his third year with the team after the forward averaged 9.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 42 appearances last season. Little's new deal is fully guaranteed according to Wojnarowski, so he should remain an important part of the rotation for the upcoming season now that he's fully healthy.
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Canadian Round-Up: Breaking down every Canadian NBA player this season from Jamal Murray to Shaedon Sharpe From Jamal Murray's return to Andrew Wiggins' All-Star debut and a draft class of four impressive rookies, there will be plenty of Canadian...
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Trail Blazers' Josh Hart brings versatility to starting lineup: 'I can do whatever need be' Hart beat out Nassir Little and Justise Winslow for the starting small forward job.
OCTOBER 16, 2022 • OREGONLIVE.COM
Sacramento hosts Portland to start season
The Sacramento Kings host the Portland Trail Blazers for the season openerOCTOBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Can Chauncey Billups coach? Can the Blazers defend? 'We'll see' The Blazers are asking for patience after a disappointing preseason. But how long can that patience last?
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Gary Payton II - To miss start of regular season Payton (abdomen) will miss the start of the regular season.
Impact Payton underwent offseason core muscle surgery and didn't appear in any of the Trail Blazers' preseason games. He continues to progress well in his recovery but needs more time to return to full health. The team announced Thursday that Payton will be re-evaluated in two weeks, so he should at least be considered out for the first week of the regular season. Josh Hart, Anfernee Simons and Keon Johnson should see increased run in Payton's absence.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Olivier Sarr - Reevaluation coming in a week An MRI on Thursday confirmed Sarr sprained his right wrist in Tuesday's preseason game against the Kings, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports. He will be eval...
Impact Despite the wrist issue, Portland converted Sarr's contract to a two-way deal Thursday, indicating he will remain part of the organization this season and figures to see time at both levels. Sarr will presumably be unavailable for the start of the regular season, though it's unclear how long his unavailability will extend.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Olivier Sarr - Contract converted to two-way deal The Trail Blazers converted Sarr's (wrist) contract to a two-way deal Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Impact Sarr sustained a right wrist sprain Tuesday against the Warriors, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for the Trail Blazers' regular-season opener next week. The 23-year-old appeared in 22 games for the Thunder last year, and his two-way contract will give the Trail Blazers flexibility to move him between the parent club and G League this season.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Damian Lillard Tells Story of When LeBron Tried Recruiting Him It was the summer of 2021 when James invited Lillard to his home.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Chauncey Billups: "What happens in the preseason is you try things" | Trail Blazers vs Warriors
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Moses Moody & JaMychal Green Drop 20 Points Each vs. Trail Blazers | Warriors Highlights
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Trail Blazers 98, Warriors 131 | Oct. 11 Game Highlights
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • YOUTUBE
TRAIL BLAZERS at WARRIORS | NBA PRESEASON FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | October 11, 2022
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Olivier Sarr - Out for remainder of game Sarr (wrist) exited Tuesday's preseason game versus the Warriors and will not return, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports.
Impact Sarr suffered a right wrist sprain in Tuesday's preseason game versus the Warriors. This injury will not help the second-year center's chances of making the regular- season roster. Sarr averaged 7.0 points and 4.2 rebounds in 19.1 minutes across 22 games as a rookie for the Thunder last season.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trendon Watford - Aggravates injury Tuesday Watford (hip) exited Tuesday's preseason game versus the Warriors, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports.
Impact Watford aggravated the right hip flexor that caused him to miss Portland's first two preseason games. The second-year forward's status for the regular-season opener Oct. 19 is uncertain. Watford is in line to be one of the team's top frontcourt options off the bench this season.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gary Payton II - Remains out Tuesday Payton (abdomen) will miss Tuesday's game versus the Warriors due to core muscle recovery, Jamie Hudson of KOIN 6 News Portland reports.
Impact Payton has yet to make his preseason debut while still recovering from offseason core muscle surgery. His status for the regular season is uncertain, as the team's first game is Oct. 19. When Payton does return, he is in line to be the Blazers' primary backup at the guard position.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Justise Winslow - Will not play Tuesday Winslow (illness) is out for Tuesday's preseason game versus the Warriors, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Impact Winslow will miss his second consecutive preseason game due to a non-COVID illness. The 26-year-old forward will look to provide much-needed perimeter defense to the team off the bench. Winslow should be in line to return for the regular-season opener Oct. 19.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Damian Lillard - Resting Tuesday Lillard (rest) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against Golden State, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lillard will be getting a few more days off to rest before the regular season starts. The Blazers open the season next Wednesday versus the Kings.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lillard, Simons anchor backcourt of new-look Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers blew up their roster last season, trading away longtime guard CJ McCollum and a host of othersOCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
