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Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall, left, and Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic have to be separated after fighting during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Phoenix. Dallas won 98-89. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Dallas’ Naji Marshall gets 4-game suspension, Phoenix’s Jusuf Nurkic is banned 3 games for fight

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, dives to the basket as Sacramento Kings forward Nemanja Bjelica defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, March 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Lillard has 44 and Blazers down Kings 123-119

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Indiana Pacers forward Domantas Sabonis, right, passes the ball away from Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Portland’s Nurkic fractures right wrist against Indiana

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic, on ground, was injured and left the court on a stretcher as the Blazers beat the Brooklyn Nets in double overtime, 148-144, during an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, March 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Randy L. Rasmussen)

Trail Blazers regroup after Nurkic’s gruesome leg injury

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Brooklyn Nets center Jarrett Allen shoots next to Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, March 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Randy L. Rasmussen)

Blazers lose Nurkic to severe leg injury, edge Nets in 2 OTs

By ERIK GARCÍA GUNDERSEN - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic, center, was injured and left the court on a stretcher as the Blazers beat the Brooklyn Nets in double overtime, 148-144, during an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, March 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Randy L. Rasmussen)

On Basketball: Rest does help, but luck is essential

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, right, drives Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, March 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Thunder get wild 129-121 OT victory over the Trail Blazers

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) drives around Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Lillard leads Trail Blazers to 120-106 win over Suns

By BOB BAUM - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard, left, and Jusuf Nurkic celebrate following their 109-104 victory against the Utah Jazz in an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, in Salt lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Lillard, Nurkic’s big 3rd send Blazers past Jazz, 109-104

By MATTHEW COLES - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Evan Turner (1) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

George nets 36, Westbrook 29 as Thunder tops Blazers 123-114

By MURRAY EVANS - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers forward Jake Layman, right, drives against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Rodney Hood during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola)

Nurkic has triple-double and Blazers beat Cavaliers 129-112

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

New York Knicks forward Noah Vonleh, left, drives to the basket in front of Portland Trail Blazers forward Zach Collins during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Jusuf Nurkic paces Portland in 111-101 victory over Knicks

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic looks to pass the ball over Sacramento Kings guard Iman Shumpert during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Lillard rallies Trail Blazers in OT to beat Kings 113-108

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic, right, and Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons, left, go after a ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

McCollum leads Trail Blazers in 129-95 rout of 76ers

By NICK DASCHEL - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic, right, blocks the shot of Minnesota Timberwolves guard Derrick Rose during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Lillard has 28 and the Blazers beat the TWolves 113-105

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard shoots over Indiana Pacers center Domantas Sabonis during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. The Trail Blazers won 100-86. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Lillard leads Trail Blazers past Pacers 100-86

By NICK DASCHEL - Associated Press

Washington Wizards guard Tim Frazier drives to the basket on Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Blazers say Nurkic out of Saturday’s game against Houston

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Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard dribbles behind his back to get around Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Nurkic and McCollum have 17 and Blazers beat Nuggets 99-82

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, looks to pass as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Dipaola)

Blazers edge Thunder behind Lillard’s 36 points, 13 assists

By NICK DASCHEL - Associated Press

Portland Trail Blazers from left, forward Noah Vonleh, guard CJ McCollum, guard Damian Lillard, guard Evan Turner, and forward Al-Farouq Aminu react after the Golden State Warriors score during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 24, 2017, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Lillard’s March surge and Nurkic Fever mark Blazers’ season

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press