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Insider's five-expert panel breaks down why Nerlens Noel may struggle under the expectations of the No. 1 pick. Plus, which draft picks could prove to be bargains? And who's the Damian Lillard of this year's draft class?

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2013

Amin Elhassan breaks down the Portland Trail Blazers' recent draft profile and looks at needs and potential picks for the 2013 draft.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2013

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard was the only unanimous selection for the 2012-13 NBA All-Rookie first team, the league announced Tuesday.

Bradford Doolittle sees why Blazers point guard Damian Lillard outclassed the field in the Rookie of the Year chase

Story | Conversation | May 01, 2013

It's unanimous: Damian Lillard is the NBA's Rookie of the Year.

The NBA Summer League is about to get a playoff feel.

David Thorpe makes his argument for Michigan's Trey Burke to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft.

Blog | Conversation | April 18, 2013

The best argument for underclass players staying in college for more preparation is the fact that you can mention Damian Lillard and LeBron James in the same sentence. No, not that you can compare Lillard's game to LeBron's, but you can write this pe...

Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE/Getty ImagesUse your eyes, pick Damian Lillard. Use evidence, pick Anthony Davis.There's no arguing: People like Damian Lillard's game. I'm one of them. Hell yes I feel the urge to honor that guy, and, as a Blazer fan, t...

Noah Graham/NBAE/Getty Images The Lakers have a chance to move as high as the 7 seed, or miss the playoffs completely. Wednesday is the final day of the NBA regular season, and there's no shortage of reasons to tune in. There are still playoff sp...

Our NBA experts cast their votes for 2012-13 Rookie of the Year.

Which rookies finished the season at the head of the class?

Story | Conversation | April 16, 2013

Our ESPN Forecast panel votes for who should win and who will win Rookie of the Year.

LeBron James' longest string of missed games in his NBA career was five straight, and that was because of a finger injury more than five years ago.

Who deserves to be named ROY this season? Anthony Davis or Damian Lillard?

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2013

Amin Elhassan offers four lottery-bound teams that are best set up for the 2013-14 season.

Story | Conversation | April 12, 2013