Portland Trail Blazers

Assistant coach and former NBA player Tiago Splitter was named interim coach of the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday after Chauncey Billups was placed on leave following the announcement that Billups had been charged with participating in a conspiracy to fix high-stakes card games.

The head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and a player for the Miami Heat were arrested Thursday along with more than 30 other people in two criminal cases alleging sprawling separate schemes to rake in millions by rigging sports bets and poker games involving Mafia families.

Dundon, who owns professional hockey’s Carolina Hurricanes, is leading the ownership group.

A nine-time All-Star, the 35-year-old Lillard is beloved in Portland, known for pointing to his wrist to signify “Dame Time” after making big shots.

Phil Knight’s statement comes one day after the Paul G. Allen Estate announced Tuesday that the franchise was officially for sale.

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.

Damian Lillard has played his whole NBA career with the Portland Trail Blazers. Unlike other star players, he has wowed fans in the Northwest with his demeanor & wisdom - including NPR's Tom Goldman.

Businesses, entertainment venues and churches in Oregon’s “Lower Risk” counties can provide a special seating area for people vaccinated against COVID-19,…

Damian Lillard hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer and the Portland Trail Blazers stunned the Houston Rockets 99-98 to take their playoff series in six games…