Sure, the Bucks just won the title. But how is next season shaping up? Here's a way-too-early look at where the champs and all 30 teams stand ahead of 2021-22.
Lillard said he expects to be in a Blazers uniform next season but made it clear he wants to see changes that will elevate the roster.
Damian Lillard a.k.a Dame D.O.L.L.A. a.k.a Chronos is ready to jam. The Portland Trail Blazers star headlines a star-studded soundtrack for "Space Jam: A New Legacy."
Former Wizards coach Scott Brooks is finalizing a deal with the Trail Blazers to become Chauncey Billups' top assistant coach, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Lillard stopped short of denying reports that he could ask for a trade, saying Thursday that he hasn't made any such feelings public.
Trail Blazers guard Carmelo Anthony is the inaugural winner of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award for "pursuing social justice ... for individuals and groups who have been historically marginalized or systemically disadvantaged."
New Blazers coach Chauncey Billups on Tuesday addressed the controversy surrounding his hiring and said the 1997 rape allegation against him was an experience that "shaped [his] life." A presser moderator later cut off a reporter's follow-up question.
The Blazers offered Chauncey Billups the job on Friday and negotiated a five-year deal over the weekend, sources told ESPN.
Chauncey Billups has a long-standing relationship with franchise superstar Damian Lillard.
USA Basketball finalized its star-laden roster for the Tokyo Olympics on Wednesday, while Nets guard James Harden had to withdraw due to a hamstring injury, USA Basketball managing director Jerry Colangelo told ESPN.
Chauncey Billups, Becky Hammon and Mike D'Antoni have advanced to second interviews in the Trail Blazers' search for a head coach, sources told ESPN.
USA Basketball has not yet publicly announced its Olympic team, but Portland guard Damian Lillard has committed to playing in the summer games in Tokyo, according to several media reports.
Add the Pelicans and Wizards to the list of franchises searching for a new head coach.
Nikola Jokic and Stephen Curry were joined on the first team by Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kawhi Leonard as the All-NBA selections were announced Tuesday night.
Nets assistant Mike D'Antoni will interview Monday for the Trail Blazers' vacant head-coaching position, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Trail Blazers' Carmelo Anthony is among five finalists for the NBA's inaugural Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion award.
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 52 | 20 | .722 | - | W2 |
| Denver | 47 | 25 | .653 | 5 | L1 |
| Portland | 42 | 30 | .583 | 10 | W1 |
| Minnesota | 23 | 49 | .319 | 29 | W1 |
| Oklahoma City | 22 | 50 | .306 | 30 | W1 |
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(16) | Isaiah Stewart | C | Washington |
| 2(16) | CJ Elleby | SG | Washington State |
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-20 | 35 | 39 | .473 |
| 2018-19 | 53 | 29 | .646 |
| 2017-18 | 49 | 33 | .598 |
