Damian Lillard News Archive
News -- March 2024 (64)
- 3/29 Franchise Sports: Comparing the leading contenders for NBA MVP in 2023-24: With just a handful of games left in the season, the 2024 NBA MVP race seems all but over. Nonetheless, this has been an exciting...
- 3/29 NBA Analysis Network: Williamson Leads Pelicans to 107-100 Victory Over Bucks: Zion Williamson‘s assertive performance in the closing minutes, including crucial free throws, led the New Orleans Pelicans...
- 3/29 Last Word on Sports: NBA Champion Opens Up About Being Pawn in Blockbuster Trade: The months between the 2023 NBA Finals and the start of the 2023-24 NBA season were some of the most hectic in recent memory....
- 3/29 HoopsWire: Bucks’ Patrick Beverley To Play Though Torn Ligament In Wrist: Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley announced on his NBA podcast that he will play through the torn ligament in his right wrist....
- 3/28 RotoWire: Unimpressive in loss: Lillard accumulated 27 points (9-29 FG, 3-14 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 49 minutes before fouling...
- 3/28 Last Word on Sports: High-Flyer Takes Next Step to Rejoin Blazers: Portland Trail Blazers wing Shaedon Sharpe is set to join the team during their current road trip. Sharpe, out since February...
- 3/28 FortyEightMinutes: WNBA Stars Chiney Ogwumike, Alysha Clark Become Latest Athletes To Invest In PlayerTV: PlayersTV, known for its impressive roster of athletes from various professional sports leagues, has taken a significant step...
- 3/27 Last Word on Sports: Key Role Player for NBA Championship Contender Needs Surgery: On the most recent episode of his podcast (NSFW), The Pat Bev Podcast, Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley revealed he will...
- 3/27 HoopsWire: Bucks’ Patrick Beverley Could Miss 3-4 Months With Wrist Surgery: Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley could miss 3-4 months with wrist surgery. The NBA veteran said on his podcast that he has...
- 3/27 HoopsWire: Anthony Davis’ 52 Minutes In Lakers’ 2OT Win Most Since Kobe Bryant In 2012: The Lakers overcame a 19-point deficit to defeat the Bucks in double overtime Tuesday night, 128-124, with Anthony Davis finishing...
- 3/27 HoopsWire: East Notes: Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Heat, Magic: Bucks The Bucks were swept by a Lakers team that didn’t have LeBron James either team, but the latest one really stung —...
- 3/27 HoopsWire: Jrue Holiday Was Taking Nap When Bucks Traded Him For Damian Lillard, Shocked By Move: Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday told four-time NBA champion Draymond Green on “The Draymond Green Show” that he...
- 3/26 Prime Time Sports Talk: NBA Week 23: Unmissable Games: Some NBA plays are so iconic that we are forced to label them. "Dunk of the Year," "Block of the Year," and "Game-winner of the...
- 3/25 HoopsRumors: Anthony Davis, Derrick White Named Players Of The Week: Lakers big man Anthony Davis and Celtics guard Derrick White have been named the NBA’s players of the week for the Western...
- 3/25 HoopsWire: Celtics’ Jrue Holiday Has No Nerve Issues In Injured Shoulder: Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday told NBA reporters that he’s not dealing with nerve issues in his injured shoulder. ...
- 3/25 Back Sports Page: The Young Cavaliers: Isaac Okoro: The season is winding down, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are in a good spot. Record-wise, at least. They are in a bit of an injury...
- 3/25 Last Word on Sports: Past NBA Lottery Pick Close to Return After Missing Last 2 Months: In their first year following the Damian Lillard era, the Portland Trail Blazers will not make an appearance in the postseason....
- 3/23 HoopsWire: Celtics’ Jrue Holiday Dealing With ‘Dead Arm’: Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday told NBA reporter Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe that he’s dealing with a “dead...
- 3/23 NBA Analysis Network: Lillard’s Clutch Defense Leads Bucks to 115-108 Win vs. Nets: Damian Lillard showcased his exceptional skills in scoring and pivotal defensive plays, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 115-108...
- 3/23 HoopsRumors: Bucks Notes: Giannis, Lillard, Defense: Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo played his 65th game of the season on Thursday vs. Brooklyn, which means he’s now eligible...
- 3/22 NBA Analysis Network: Tatum’s 31 Points Lead Celtics to 122-119 Win vs. Bucks: The Boston Celtics, spurred by an inspired 19-point performance from Payton Pritchard, secured a narrow 122-119 victory over the...
- 3/22 HoopsWire: East Notes: Bucks, Damian Lillard, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Hawks: Bucks The Bucks moved to 1.5 games ahead of the Cavaliers in the Central Division and for second in the East overall after Thursday’s...
- 3/20 HoopsWire: LeBron James: Celtics Got Jrue Holiday For ‘A Bag Of Lays Potato Chips’: During the first episode of his podcast with former NBA guard JJ Redick, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James said the Boston...
- 3/20 HoopsRumors: Central Notes: Okoro, Lillard, Giannis, DeRozan, Haliburton: Having averaged 41 starts across the last two seasons, Cavaliers swingman Isaac Okoro has locked in his qualifying offer for this...
- 3/19 Belly Up Sports: NBA Head Coaching Retreads Offer a Mix Bag of Success: The NBA head coaching fraternity should be more substantial, given the league’s 75-year history. However, the recent trend...
- 3/19 HoopsRumors: Bucks Notes: Giannis, Middleton, Lillard: Giannis Antetokounmpo has a case for winning the Most Valuable Player award but Bucks coach Doc Rivers is more concerned with...
- 3/18 HoopsWire: Deandre Ayton Says Slow Start With Blazers Was Partly Due To Sleeping On Air Mattress: During an interview with NBA reporter Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian, Deandre Ayton said his slow start with the Portland Trail...
- 3/18 HoopsWire: East Notes: Bucks, Damian Lillard, Magic, Celtics: Bucks No Giannis Antetokounmpo, no problem for the Bucks in a rematch of two franchises that met in the Finals in 2021. Somehow,...
- 3/18 Prime Time Sports Talk: Driscoll’s NBA Power Rankings: Part 10: The NBA season is winding down. Although we have a good idea of which teams are contenders, several others are reminding us to...
- 3/18 HoopsWire: Damian Lillard Says Kyrie Irving Is ‘The Most Skilled’ Player Ever After Irving Hits Game-Winner With Left Hand: Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard believes Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving is “the most skilled” NBA player...
- 3/18 HoopsWire: Bucks’ Khris Middleton Scores 22 In 1st Game In Over A Month: ‘I Been Doing This A Long Time’: Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton didn’t look rusty at all in his first NBA game in over a month. Middleton...
- 3/18 Last Word on Sports: NBA Great Names Mavs Guard ‘Most Skilled’ After Game-Winner: Dallas Mavericks star guard Kyrie Irving has made a fair share of big-time shots. Buzzer-beaters. Game-enders. Game-winners. Dagger...
- 3/17 Prime Time Sports Talk: NBA Week 22: Unmissable Games: Injuries aside, this week should be a good one in terms of competition. Here are some NBA games that should occupy our minds. The...
- 3/17 HoopsRumors: Spurs Notes: Wembanyama, Popovich, Sochan, Austin: Although Victor Wembanyama is anxious for the Spurs to become a contending team, he knows that building a roster capable of vying...
- 3/16 Last Word on Sports: Bucks Star Says ‘No One Can Replace’ Longtime Teammate: Out since Feb. 6 with a left ankle sprain, Milwaukee Bucks swingman Khris Middleton continues to fall victim to myriad injuries....
- 3/16 HoopsRumors: Pacific Notes: D-Lo, Schröder, Curry, Kings, Hyland, Harden: While D’Angelo Russell had some good moments for the Lakers in last year’s playoffs, he also struggled mightily in...
- 3/15 HoopsRumors: Central Notes: Pistons, Giannis, Lopez, Craig, Phillips: The Pistons entered this season hoping to push for a spot in the postseason. They currently have the NBA’s second-worst...
- 3/15 The Lead: The NBA’s Five Contextualized Nuances Part 2: As we discussed last time, there are so many nuances of basketball. From game planning to the 3-point barrage, there is so much...
- 3/15 NBA Analysis Network: Giannis’ Bucks Rally Past 76ers for Crucial 114-105 Victory: The Milwaukee Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s 32 points and 11 rebounds, defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 114-105 during...
- 3/14 HoopsWire: Giannis Antetokounmpo Says Damian Lillard Is ‘Coming Out Of His Comfort Zone’ With Bucks: During an interview with NBA reporter Sam Amick of The Athletic, Giannis Antetokounmpo said Damian Lillard is “coming out...
- 3/14 HoopsWire: Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Says 2023-24 ‘Has Been The Hardest Season That I’ve Played’: During an interview with NBA reporter Sam Amick of The Athletic, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo said 2023-24...
- 3/13 Last Word on Sports: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Reveals Denver Nuggets’ Biggest Threat: The reigning champion Denver Nuggets are rolling right now. Now 9-1 in their last 10 games, the Nuggets have a 45-20 record and...
- 3/11 HoopsWire: Bucks’ Damian Lillard Admits Chemistry With Giannis Antetokounmpo Is ‘Getting Much Better’: After the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Los Angeles Clippers yesterday (3/10), Damian Lillard admitted to NBA reporters that his...
- 3/11 NBA Analysis Network: Lillard, Giannis Lead Bucks To 124-117 Victory Over Clippers: During Sunday’s NBA action, the Milwaukee Bucks clinched a 124-117 win against the Los Angeles Clippers, marking their first...
- 3/11 RotoBaller.com: Damian Lillard Close To Recording A Triple-Double On Sunday: Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard came close to collecting a triple-double against the Clippers on Sunday. He had 11 assists,...
- 3/10 Last Word on Sports: 5 Teams That Could Trade for Ben Simmons’ Expiring Contract: Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a nerve impingement, and his time...
- 3/10 Last Word on Sports: Blazers Rookie Returns, Looking to End Season on High Note: Scoot Henderson returned to the court last night for the Portland Trail Blazers. It was the 20-year-old’s first appearance since...
- 3/10 HoopsRumors: Pacific Notes: Dinwiddie, Jackson-Davis, Booker, Zubac: Lakers guard Spencer Dinwiddie used to imagine himself making game-winning plays, but he always expected them to come on offense,...
- 3/9 HoopsWire: Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell After Scoring 44 Against Bucks: ‘Public Humiliation Has Done Nothing But Mold Me Into The Killer That You All See’: After the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Milwaukee Bucks last night (3/8), D’Angelo Russell spoke to NBA reporters about his...
- 3/9 HoopsWire: Reggie Miller Congratulates Bucks’ Damian Lillard For Passing Him On NBA’s All-Time 3-Point Field Goals List: Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard passed Hall of Famer Reggie Miller on the NBA’s all-time 3-point field goals...
- 3/9 NBA Analysis Network: Russell’s Heroics Lift Lakers Over Bucks In 123-112 Victory: D’Angelo Russell delivered a season-high 44 points, including a pivotal go-ahead jumper in the final seconds, to lead the...
- 3/9 RotoBaller.com: Damian Lillard Likely To Play On Friday: Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (rib) is expected to suit up ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The...
- 3/9 RotoBaller.com: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard Cleared For Friday: Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (Achilles) and guard Damian Lillard (rib) are available ahead of Friday's game...
- 3/9 RotoBaller.com: Damian Lillard Now Questionable For Friday Night: Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (elbow) is questionable for Friday's showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers. The former Trail...
- 3/7 NBA Analysis Network: Grizzlies Trade Proposal Lands Deandre Ayton From Blazers: Making trades in the NBA isn’t always easy. You’ve got to give something up to get something back. Sometimes, that...
- 3/7 NBA Analysis Network: Thunder Trade Proposal Lands Jerami Grant From Blazers: It’s been a good 2023-24 NBA season for the Oklahoma City Thunder. As of this writing, they’re on top of the Western...
- 3/5 HoopsWire: Bucks’ Damian Lillard: Doc Rivers Is Running Plays For Me I Used With Blazers: After the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Los Angeles Clippers, Bucks point guard Damian Lillard told NBA reporters that his head coach,...
- 3/5 Prime Time Sports Talk: Driscoll’s NBA Power Rankings: Part 9: We’re less than two months away from the NBA playoffs and it seems as though everything is falling into place. The real contenders...
- 3/4 TeamRiseOrFall.com: NBA DFS Preview for Monday 3/4/24: – title – Welcome to our NBA DFS Top Value Plays article. Get more NBA DFS Content here:FREE NBA DFS Study Hub | ...
- 3/4 thePeachBasket: Questionable Futures: Portland Trail Blazers vs Memphis Grizzlies: In early September 2023, the Portland Trail Blazers had a serious dilemma of whether to trade their franchise player, Damian Lillard....
- 3/2 thePeachBasket: Giannis Dominates with 46 Points: Bucks Top Bulls: In a stellar performance, Giannis Antetokounmpo showcased his all-around brilliance, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a convincing...
- 3/2 HoopsWire: Bucks’ Doc Rivers Says Voter Fatigue Is Why Giannis Antetokounmpo Isn’t In MVP Conversation: Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers believes voter fatigue is why Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t in the NBA MVP conversation...
- 3/2 NBA Analysis Network: Giannis Leads Bucks To 113-97 Victory Over Bulls, Sets New Record: The Milwaukee Bucks showcased their playoff readiness with a convincing 113-97 win over the Chicago Bulls during Friday’s...
- 3/1 NBA Analysis Network: Hornets Trade Proposal Lands Anfernee Simons From Blazers: Rebuilding an NBA team isn’t easy. A general manager has a lot to consider. They need to acquire as much talent as possible,...
News -- February 2024 (101)