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Paul Allen Attends Blazer Workout Featuring Cody Zeller

The Portland Trail Blazers hosted Cody Zeller for a private workout on Friday.

Zeller’s workout was attended by Paul Allen, who typically only shows up for a player the Blazers are considering for their first-round pick.

Zeller figures to go right in the range of the Blazers’ No. 10 selection.

Via Mike Tokito/Oregonian

Brandon Triche To Work Out For Blazers, Kings, Knicks

Brandon Triche will work out for the Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings and New York Knicks over the next ten days.

Triche expects to have more workouts with other teams scheduled before the draft.

A 6-foot-4 combo guard, Triche averaged 13.6 points and 3.6 assists during his senior season at Syracuse.

Via Mike Waters/Syracuse Post-Standard

Wesley Matthews Undergoes Procedure On Elbow

Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews underwent a successful arthroscopic debridement of his left elbow on Wednesday.
 
Matthews’ recovery time is expected to be 3-4 weeks.
 
In his fourth NBA season and third with the Trail Blazers this season, Matthews averaged 14.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, a career-best 2.5 assists, a team-high 1.30 steals and 34.8 minutes in 69 games (all starts).

Via RealGM Staff Report

21 NBA Teams To Compete In 2013 Vegas Summer League

The 2013 Vegas Summer League will be comprised of 22 teams and run from July 12 to July 22.

Atlanta Hawks (2010-12)
Charlotte Bobcats (2008, 2012)
Chicago Bulls (2005, 2009-12)
Cleveland Cavaliers (2004-12)
Dallas Mavericks (2005-12)
Denver Nuggets (2004-12)
Golden State Warriors (2005-12)
L.A. Clippers (2005-12)
L.A. Lakers (2007-12)
Memphis Grizzlies (2007-12)
Miami Heat (2010-12)
Milwaukee Bucks (2007-12)
Minnesota Timberwolves (2006-12)
NBA D-League Select (2009-12)
New Orleans Pelicans (2005-12)
New York Knicks (2005-12)
Phoenix Suns (2004-12)
Portland Trail Blazers (2005-12)
Sacramento Kings (2005-12)
San Antonio Spurs (2007-12)
Toronto Raptors (2008-12)
Washington Wizards (2004-12)

Via RealGM Staff Report

Blazers Schedule Workout With Pierre Jackson

The Portland Trail Blazers have scheduled a pre-draft workout with Pierre Jackson, a 5-foot-10 point guard out of Baylor.

Considered a mid second round selection just a few weeks ago, Jackson is now being projected as a first round pick.

The Blazers have four picks in the draft, including the No. 10 overall selection.

Via Chris Haynes/CSNNW

Cavaliers Win Lottery; Magic, Wizards In Top-3

The 2013 NBA Draft Lottery was held on Tuesday in Times Square with the Cleveland Cavaliers winning for the second time in three years and third time in ten years. The Washington Wizards moved up from the eighth slot to draft third.

1. Cleveland Cavaliers
2. Orlando Magic
3. Washington Wizards
4. Charlotte Bobcats
5. Phoenix Suns
6. New Orleans Pelicans
7. Sacramento Kings
8. Detroit Pistons
9. Minnesota Timberwolves
10. Portland Trail Blazers
11. Philadelphia 76ers
12. Toronto Raptors
13. Dallas Mavericks
14. Utah Jazz

Via RealGM Staff Report

Two Men Assaulted After Taking Photo Of Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard is being accused of standing by while his entourage beat up two brothers in Portland's Old Town district on Saturday morning.

Jermaine Ulinwa said that he took a photo of Lillard with his cell phone after he spotted him walking toward a parking lot.

“So I took a picture. And so Damian Lillard was upset that I took his picture, so when he turned around he's like, "Did you just take my picture?" said Ulinwa.

“And his entourage just turned around too and they're like, ‘Did you just take a picture of Damian Lillard?’ ... and I said 'Yeah, I did.' And so I saw that he was clearly upset, they were upset and I was like, 'Can I apologize to him? I'll go up right now and apologize to him,'” the brother said.

Philip Ulinwa says he was punched and kicked repeatedly, enough to break his nose and require stitches in his lip.

"I'm getting hit from behind, I'm trying to fight the guy in front, trying to defend myself and there's guys trying to hold me down," said Ulinwa. 

Lillard was recently named the 2012-13 NBA Rookie of the Year.

“Damian Lillard basically instigated it, because he actually looked like he was going to go up to my brother and start fighting him. And since he did that, the rest of the guys started getting riled up too and like they thought it was okay to just start fighting out of nowhere,” said Phil Ulinwa.

Police confirmed they are investigating the incident.

“What we do know for certain at this point is Damian Lillard is not a suspect in this incident at all," said Portland Police spokesman Sgt. Pete Simpson. "Police did talk to him there. He remained at the scene. What we don’t know is if these people were actually associated with him or people standing in a group or hangers on. We're not really sure yet." 

Via Pat Dooris/KGW

Source: Blazers Considering Trading Up To Select Oladipo

The Portland Trail Blazers “really like” Victor Oladipo and are considering moving up in the draft to get him, according to a source close to the prospect.

Oladipo expressed interest in playing for the Blazers.

“I would really love to go to Portland, and I'm not just saying that,” Oladipo said. “I hope, and I don't think I'm dropping that far, but if they decided to move up somehow, I think that would be a great situation for me. It's a place where you can just concentrate on basketball.”

Oladipo is projected to go in the top five of the upcoming draft.

Via Chris Haynes/CSNNW

Blazers Hire Nate Tibbetts As Assistant Coach

The Portland Trail Blazers have hired Nate Tibbetts as an assistant coach on Terry Stotts' staff.

Tibbetts had been with the Cleveland Cavaliers since 2011.

Via Jason Quick/Oregonian

Lillard, Davis, Beal, Waiters, Barnes On 2013 All-Rookie First Team

Damian Lillard headlines the 2013 NBA All-Rookie Team as a unanimous selection.

Bradley Beal, Anthony Davis, Dion Waiters and Harrison Barnes joined Lillard on the All-Rookie First Team.

On the All-Rookie Second Team is Andre Drummond, Jonas Valanciunas, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Kyle Singler and Tyler Zeller.

Via RealGM Staff Report

Portland Trail Blazers Archives

Blazers Dismiss Athletic Trainer Jay Jensen After 19 Seasons

Jay Jensen served as the Blazers’ trainer for 19 years.

Kaleb Canales Leaves Blazers To Become Assistant With Mavericks

Kaleb Canales is leaving the Portland Trail Blazers to take an assistant coaching position with the Dallas Mavericks.

Lillard Eager To Improve Defense Under Tutelage Of Gary Payton

Damian Lillard plans to workout with Gary Payton this summer.

Damian Lillard Unanimously Wins 2013 NBA Rookie Of The Year

Damian Lillard averaged 19.0 points and 6.5 assists per game.

Jermaine O'Neal Interested In Signing With Blazers

Jermaine O'Neal was a first round pick by the Blazers in the 1996 NBA Draft straight out of high school.

Cavaliers Interested In Trading For LaMarcus Aldridge

The Cavaliers have held internal discussions of pursuing a trade with the Blazers for LaMarcus Aldridge.

Olshey: Blazers Targeting Draft Day Trade, Want To Add Defensive Center

The Blazers want to upgrade at center from J.J. Hickson.

Nolan Smith Accepts Fate As Portland's Latest Bowie, Oden

Portland drafted Nolan Smith one pick ahead of Kenneth Faried two years ago.

Blazers Likely To Part Ways With Hickson

J.J. Hickson will become an unrestricted on July 1.

Lillard, Valanciunas Named Rookies Of Month

Damian Lillard won his fifth consecutive NBA Rookie of the Month award.

Olshey: Blazers Will Be 'Very Proactive' In Looking For Ways To Improve This Summer

The Blazers could have $13 million in salary cap space to spend this offseason.

Lillard Could Lead NBA In Total Minutes Played

Damian Lillard is No. 1 in total minutes played.

Lillard Wants To Be All-Star, First Team All-NBA And Become MVP Candidate

Damian Lillard is the front-runner for the Rookie of the Year award this season.

Thibodeau Sees Similarity In Demeanor Between Lillard, Rose

Tom Thibodeau acknowledged similarities between Damian Lillard and Derrick Rose.

Wall, Aldridge Named NBA Players Of The Week

John Wall and LaMarcus Aldridge have been named the NBA's Players of the Week.

Williams: Lillard Took Pressure Off Davis For Rookie Of Year

Damian Lillard has taken pressure off Anthony Davis, allowing him to develop without shouldering expectations to potentially win the Rookie of the Year.

Williams: Anthony Davis' Rookie Development Similar To Aldridge

Monty Williams was an assistant coach with the Blazers when LaMarcus Aldridge came into the NBA.

Meyers Leonard Feeling Game Slow Down, Beginning To Make Impact

Meyers Leonard has bloomed of late, averaging 13.3 points, 6.3 rebounds while shooting 73 percent from the field over a three-game stretch.

Waiters, Lillard Win Rookie Of The Month Honors

Dion Waiters played in 12 games during February and averaged 15.8 points on .514 shooting, 2.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.1 steals in 28.2 minutes per game.

Lillard Mentioned As Candidate For USA Basketball Invite

Damian Lillard could be selected to play for Team USA at the 2014 World Championships.
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