Damian Lillard says Portland Trail Blazers are 'right there in the mix' for Western Conference title: Damian Lillard is setting his sights high for the Portland Trail Blazers' season. In a story published on ESPN.com on Monday, Lillard said he wants his team to aim for a spot in the Western Conference Finals. After Blazers' practice on Tuesday, Lillard stood by comments. -- The Oregonian

Trail Blazers preseason matchup vs. Utah Jazz is not ideal: The Trail Blazers on Wednesday will face the Utah Jazz in one of their final tune-ups before opening the regular season against ... the same Utah Jazz. In many ways, the Blazers couldn't have a worse opponent this late in the exhibition season. "I don't think it's ideal," Blazers coach Terry Stotts said. -- The Oregonian

Evan Turner will be Blazers' top inbounder: Evan Turner has emerged as coach Terry Stotts’ primary inbounder, a role that Stotts says is a credit to Turner’s size, smarts and passing skills. In previous seasons, Nicolas Batum was the primary inbounder and last season center Mason Plumlee and wing Gerald Henderson handled the duties. -- CSNNW.com

Two preseason games to go as Blazers hit the road: It was back on October 3rd when the Trail Blazers (3-2) opened this 2016-17 preseason schedule hosting the Utah Jazz (3-2). The two teams now face off in Salt Lake City on Wednesday night. -- CSNNW.com