Damian Lillard and Trail Blazers “expected” to agreed to supermax deal

According to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, Damian Lillard is expected to sign a four-year $191 million supermax extension sometime this summer. He would qualified for the beefed up extension provided he makes one of the three All-NBA Teams, which, based on the level of play Lillard showed this season, seems to be a forgone conclusion. There are two years and $62 million owed to Lillard on his current deal. The extension would kick in after the 20-21 season and he would be 35 when that potential contract would expire. Lillard…

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US team falls to World Select Squad at 2015 Nike Hoop Summit

The World Select Team, led by 30 points from Canada’s Jamal Murray, defeated the USA 103-101 at the Nike Hoop Summit in Portland, Oregon, the third time since 2012 that they have won the prestigious event. Read the rest here.

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Floral City J Wall1 and Lillard 1

Adidas’ floral city is a celebration of spring. This year’s collection includes the J Wall1 and the Lillard 1. The special mock up that both shoes come in feature floral  patterns and colors that commemorate the spring celebrations in the cities of Portland and Washington,D.C.,respectively.      

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