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

Blazers coach Chauncey Billups provided injury updates ahead of Tuesday night's home game against the Brooklyn Nets.

The Los Angeles Clippers couldn't have dreamed for a better lead-in to their clash with the host Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Norman Powell scored 23 points, James Harden had 19 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-89 on Thursday night. The Clippers routed Portland a night after beating Brooklyn at home by a franchise-record 59 points.

Norman Powell scores 23 points, James Harden adds 19 and the Clippers follow up their 59-point blowout win by holding Portland to 37% shooting in a 118-89 road win.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons has rediscovered his shooting touch just in time for his homecoming Thursday in Orlando, Florida. On Tuesday night, Simons shook off one of his worst scoring stretches to lead the Blazers with 24 points during a 116-107 win at the Miami Heat.

Norman Powell scores 23 points and James Harden finishes with 19 points to lead the Clippers to a dominant, 118-89 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Trail Blazers rising star Scoot Henderson had a game to remember against the Nets, making franchise history along the way.

Portland's second-year guard, the No. 3 pick in the 2023 draft, hit a career-high eight 3-pointers. He also had six assists, four rebounds and two steals.

Coach Chauncey Billups tapped Fleming to help develop the Blazers' second-year point guard after seeing the success he had with White.

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

Orlando Magic third-year forward Paolo Banchero joined the latest episode of Magic teammate Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's podcast, 'The Dawg Talk Podcast.'