According to head coach Chauncey Billups, Clingan hurt his ankle. They don't know how bad it is yet, but any time missed is disappointing for him. Clingan had started to see an increase in minutes as of late. He had eclipsed 22 minutes of playing time in each of the last three games.

Portland's reluctance to part with Billups is leading them closer to "no man's land" rather than a team fully embracing their rebuild, and it's setting the franchise back.

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups got back two key players, lost one, tweaked the starting lineup and then attempted to snap a five-game losing streak and avoid going 0-5 on their current home stand. The Blazers found the right formula, showed improvement on defense and generated enough offense to win 113-102 at the Moda Center.

The Portland Trail Blazers seemed to have the shorthanded Dallas Mavericks' number on Thursday night at American Airlines Center. At least, until late in the fourth quarter. Dallas went on a game-saving 16-0 run to close out the contest,

All-Star break about a month away, several NBA head coaches are sitting in the hot seat amid disappointing records,

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups announced before Sunday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls that guard Shaedon Sharpe was removed from the starting lineup. This development occurred even with guard Anfernee Simons out with an elbow injury.

The Portland Trail Blazers appeared set to start their three-game trip by blowing out the Miami Heat Tuesday night at the Kaseya Center. Instead, they built a 27-point lead and then watched the Heat storm back to within seven before ultimately holding on to win 116-107.

The Portland ... Blazers, he has been out with a facial injury for the last few games. He hasn't been able to increase his value a month or so ahead of the trade deadline. Head coach Chauncey ...

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson shares a big statement following another terrrific performance from the second-year pro.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Scoot Henderson had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night. Zach LaVine had 27 points for the Bulls. They have lost five straight.

The Portland Trail Blazers failed in their pursuit to make ... two steals, and a block. Chauncey Billups said Donovan Clingan hurt his ankle at the end of the game, not his knee.