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NBA insider reveals Blazers’ Damian Lillard claimed about feeling ’29 all over again’

Nitish Singh, ClutchPoints

Thu, October 8, 2026 at 5:55 AM UTC·

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Blazers’ Damian Lillard gets 100% real on his 2026-27 season goals with Portland

The Portland Trail Blazers recently got their preseason slate underway, with Damian Lillard knocking down several three-pointers in his first action back in the Motor City following his recovery from a torn Achilles. Lillard is back as the Blazers’ point guard this year, hoping to help the team build off its run to the NBA playoffs this past year. […] The post Blazers’ Damian Lillard gets 100% real on his 2026-27 season goals with Portland appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Blazers’ Ja Morant, Damian Lillard show 1-2 punch potential with 1st preseason buckets

The Portland Trail Blazers seem to have found the best duo that could help dominate the season. During their preseason game against the Golden State Warriors, Ja Morant and Damian Lillard were given a glimpse of what is there to expect from the explosive point guards. In a video shared on social media, Lillard was seen shooting a clean jumper from […] The post Blazers’ Ja Morant, Damian Lillard show 1-2 punch potential with 1st preseason buckets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Blazers’ Ja Morant believes role with Damian Lillard could unlock Portland’s true potential

Ja Morant’s first game in a Portland Trail Blazers uniform was far from perfect , and he knows it. But after practice on Thursday, the star guard made it clear he sees a bigger picture forming alongside Damian Lillard . Morant gave himself a harsh review of his performance in Wednesday’s 123-118 preseason win over the Golden State Warriors. In 19 […] The post Blazers’ Ja Morant believes role with Damian Lillard could unlock Portland’s true potential appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Morant/Lillard Backcourt Debut Gives Blazers a Wild New Twist

For the first time, Ja Morant and Damian Lillard shared a floor in Portland, and the Trail Blazers’ strangest backcourt experiment finally got a real test. Lillard was back after missing all of 2025-26 with a torn Achilles. Morant was making his Portland debut after June’s trade from Memphis. Portland beat a short-handed Golden State […] The post Morant/Lillard Backcourt Debut Gives Blazers a Wild New Twist appeared first on HEAVY.

Blazers Open Preseason With Win Over Warriors

Damian Lillard’s triumphant return and Deni Avdija’s scoring outburst fueled a promising home debut for Micah Nori, signaling a potentially high-ceiling season for this revamped Portland roster.

In the meantime, there is growing optimism in Portland …

Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard Pushes Back on Skeptics About His Backcourt Partnership With Ja Morant

Damian Lillard and Ja Morant showed a glimpse of what they could look like during the Portland Trail Blazers‘ 123-118 preseason win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, despite doubts about their budding backcourt partnership. Lillard and Morant combined for 23 points and six assists on 8-for-19 shooting in 19 minutes. During his postgame [...]

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Trail Blazers' Preseason Opener Offers Sneak Peek At Starting Lineup

Coach Micah Nori tests a high-octane backcourt featuring Ja Morant and Damian Lillard, anchoring a versatile new rotation that prioritizes offensive firepower alongside interior defensive length.

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Following a turbulent end to his time with the Memphis Grizzlies, Ja Morant is entering a new chapter in Portland. The Trail Blazers acquired Morant from Memphis on June 29, sending Jerami Grant and Kris Murray the other way.

Having Ja, having Deni out there, other guys that can …

Blazers HC On Ja Morant: “We Are Not Expecting Him To Lead This Team”

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Staggering Damian Lillard’s composure with Ja Morant’s explosive chaos could transform Portland’s rotation, leveraging fresh legs to punish tired defenses and dominate the full forty-eight minutes.