Topic: Portland Trail Blazers

Damian Lillard is "excited for the next chapter" after months of speculation ended with the All-Star guard being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, he wrote on his social media platforms.

Victor Wembanyama is a near certainty to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, which will air Thursday on ESPN and ABC.

Monty Williams agreed to a six-year, $78.5 million deal to coach the Detroit Pistons. The pact is the largest given to a coach in the history of the NBA.

Carmelo Anthony's two-decade NBA journey came to an end Monday, with the 10-time All-Star announcing his retirement. Anthony, 38, entered the league alongside LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in the 2003 NBA Draft.

Former Seattle SuperSonics star Shawn Kemp was charged with first-degree assault after allegedly shooting three rounds from a .357 revolver into a parked SUV last month.

The Sacramento Kings totaled 30 assists and made 18 3-pointers to beat the Portland Trail Blazers and advance to the playoffs, ending a 16-year postseason drought.

Damian Lillard awed fans with a career-high 71 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a victory over the Houston Rockets. Lillard also became the first NBA player to score 70 points in under 40 minutes.

The Atlanta Hawks fired coach Nate McMillan in the middle of his third season, the team announced. Former Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder is among those linked to the vacancy.

Jayson Tatum scored a record 55 points to lead Team Giannis over Team LeBron in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City.

Damian Lillard attempted just 29 field goals and 10 free throws for the most efficient 60-point game in NBA history in the Portland Trail Blazers' most recent victory over the Utah Jazz.