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College student Jaren Barajas beats Damian Lillard in 3-point shooting contest, wins $100K
A college student named Jaren Barajas beat Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard in a 3-point shooting contest during the All-Star Game and won $100,000.

Portland’s new NBA G League team offers training for the competitive world of sports business
Sport development leagues don’t just give opportunity to budding star athletes — they also act as a training ground for those who want to work in the competitive fields of sports business. Meet a 22-year-old Portland woman launching her sports marketing career with the city’s first minor league men’s basketball team.

Former Blazer Lillard to return for first game in Portland since joining Bucks
The Trail Blazers traded Lillard in a three-team deal with the Milwaukee Bucks in September.

Why Damian Lillard makes so many Portlanders proud
If you’ve been paying attention to Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard at all this week, you’ll know he’s on a tear. Here's why so many people are talking about him.

Trail Blazers active at NBA trade deadline, exchange Hart, Payton II for 3 forwards
The Portland Trail Blazers worked deals with five different teams involving more than a half dozen players.

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Damian Lillard is healthy and ‘charged up’ for NBA season with new-look Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers are coming off their worst season in a decade, but have renewed optimism following a whirlwind of roster moves.

Portland Trail Blazers owner says team is not for sale
Jody Allen says the team will be sold eventually as part of her brother's plan to give away most of his estate — but that could be a long time from now.

Golden State Warriors defeat Boston Celtics to win NBA Championship
The team completes a historic run of claiming its fourth title in eight years and just two years after recording the worst record in the NBA. The Warriors beat the Celtics on the road 103-90.

Legendary Blazers broadcaster Bill Schonely retires
It’s the end of an era in Rip City — the Portland Trail Blazers’ founding broadcaster Bill Schonely has announced his retirement.

Portland Trail Blazers trade guard CJ McCollum to New Orleans Pelicans
McCollum has played with the Trail Blazers since they selected him with the 10th pick in the 2013 draft. The Blazers also traded away Larry Nance Jr. and Tony Snell to New Orleans.