Since Nurkic arrived in Portland in 2017, the Trail Blazers have generally been a good defense when he plays and a bad defense when he doesn't.

When Nurkic does not play, the Blazers are 85-91 over that span. The only problem has been the long spells when Nurkic has been injured. He broke his left leg at the end of the 2018-19 season, ...

The three-team deal that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks involved a future Hall of Famer, an All-Defensive guard and former ...

Nurkic's injury is another big blow for the Blazers, who have won four in a row and seven of their last eight despite star guard C.J. McCollum missing the last two weeks with a strained left knee.

The Charlotte Hornets would be a great landing spot for Deandre Ayton, who was recently bought out by the Portland Trail Blazers.

Deandre Ayton is finalizing a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers to become a free agent, sources told ESPN.

And while Ayton and "Holiday-turned-Williams III" didn't deliver Portland its frontcourt of the future, Camara's emergence ...

Jusuf Nurkic, now the oldest Utah Jazz player, embraces his veteran role. Nurkic aims to mentor young players, enhancing their skills and team dynamics. He praises Utah's culture and looks forward to ...

Deandre Ayton is finalizing a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers and is set to be a free agent, reports ESPN's ...