The Blazers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA, where behind the scenes, their coach has held a series of meetings to inspire change.

Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said Thursday that rookie Donovan Clingan is nearing a return from a mild left ankle sprain.

The stunning trade involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis calls to mind some other blockbuster NBA deals from the past.

The Mavericks and Nets agreed days before the trade deadline on a deal that sent Kyrie Irving to Dallas for Spencer Dinwiddie ...

On a evening that honored former Pistons' guard and Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups — also remembered ... Thompson is listed as day-to-day. Nets: Brooklyn will be without most its key ...

The Clippers routed Portland a night after beating Brooklyn at home by a franchise-record 59 points ... Clippers guard Norman Powell formed a special relationship with Blazers coach Chauncey Billups ...

Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said starting center Deandre Ayton, who missed Saturday’s loss to Miami with calf soreness, practiced Monday and could return Tuesday night against the Brooklyn ...

Brooklyn started fast by putting up 40 points ... “We didn’t have pride at all defensively in the game,” Portland coach Chauncey Billups said. “There were a couple guys here and there ...

“He was willing it in for us,” Blazers coach Chauncey Billups said after the game ... reacts after his three point basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at Moda Center ...