Damian Lillard News

At the NBA draft combine in Chicago this week, Blazers general manager Neil Olshey will be looking for the next Damian Lillard, or maybe lining up a summer trade.

Lillard, the sixth overall pick out of Weber State in the June 2012 draft, was also a unanimous choice as the league's Rookie of the Year.

Jan 26, 2013; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Nerlens Noel during the game against the LSU Tigers in the second half at Rupp Arena.

As a college basketball fan, it's frustrating to watch NBA games and see rookies or second-year players who were one-and-done college players sit on the bench because their teams now acknowledge that they were not ready for the pros.

Position: PG Height/Weight: 6-3/195 NBA experience: One season 2012-13 salary: $3,065,040 Contract status: Lillard will enter the second year of his rookie deal, worth $3.2 million next season.

Ranking the top players that come from Utah is an interesting adventure. There are awards, championships, longevity and stats.

It was a day to celebrate everything that was right with Damian Lillard, and maybe that's why the smile disappeared Wednesday from the face of the Trail Blazers guard when his greatest imperfection was broached.

22, 2012, file photo, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard calls out a play during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns in Portland, Ore.

Lillard, the sixth overall pick in last June's draft out of Weber State, led all rookies with a 19-point scoring average.

Lillard, the sixth overall pick in last June's draft out of Weber State, led all rookies with a 19-point scoring average.

In his NBA debut, Damian Lillard scored 23 points to go with 11 assists against the Lakers on Oct.

Reports are circulating that Damian Lillard is set to receive the Rookie of the Year award today in Portland.

New Orleans Pelicans guard Austin Rivers , whose rookie season ended when his right hand was broken March 6 against the Lakers, said the cast will come off Monday.

New York Knicks forward Chris Copeland and Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard were named Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in April.