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Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) hits a shot over Milwaukee Bucks guard Malik Beasley (5) late in the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

Blazers spoil Lillard’s return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over Bucks

January 31, 2024, 10:14pm Blazers

Anfernee Simons scored 24 points, including a key floater with 17.1 seconds left, and the Trail Blazers spoiled former teammate Damian Lillard’s return to Portland with a 119-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Read story

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard runs off the court after warmups before an NBA basketball game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024.

Lillard cheered in his return to Portland after offseason trade to the Bucks

January 31, 2024, 7:50pm Blazers

Damian Lillard was greeted with a lengthy standing ovation by the Portland crowd when he was introduced on court for Milwaukee’s game against the Trail Blazers. Read story

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard poses with his children at an event on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 in Portland, Ore. Lillard was playing in Portland for the first time since he was traded from the Trail Blazers to the Bucks in the offseason. (AP Photo/Anne M.

Lillard returns to Portland with love for Blazers and community

January 30, 2024, 5:35pm Blazers

Damian Lillard said his return to Portland for the first time since leaving the Trail Blazers after 11 seasons comes with “a lot of love” for both the team and the community. Read story

Blazers guard Scoot Henderson, center, goes up for a dunk against Philadelphia 76ers guard Ricky Council IV (16) and center Mo Bamba (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Jan. 29, 2024.

Blazers thump 76ers 130-104 as Embiid nurses sore left knee

January 29, 2024, 9:50pm Blazers

Jerami Grant scored 27 points and the Portland Trail Blazers took advantage of reigning NBA MVP Joel Embiid’s absence to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 130-104 on Monday night. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) drives to the basket past San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.

Sochan, Wembanyama help Spurs overcome 40 points from Simons to top Blazers, 116-100

January 26, 2024, 9:14pm Blazers

Jeremy Sochan had 31 points and 14 rebounds, Victor Wembanyama added 23 points and 12 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs held off Anfernee Simons and the Portland Trail Blazers 116-100 on Friday night. Read story