PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — After a second straight first-round playoff exit, it has become clear the Portland Trail Blazers need more than just the heroics of Damian Lillard. Even Lillard fueled speculation about his own future in Portland following the elimination loss to the Denver Nuggets. The Blazers were also healthy, with both big man Jusuf Nurkic and guard CJ McCollum back from extended absences because of injuries. But it’s not this.”McCollum, Lillard’s backcourt teammate, averaged 21.3 points this season, his best since joining the league in 2013. Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...“Just like at the end of every year, we are all evaluated,” Stotts said.

Source: thestar June 04, 2021 22:30 UTC